The Levin Daily Chronicle MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1926. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 19 April 1926, Page 2

The Levin Daily Chronicle MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1926. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

There was a splendid muster ul the Anzac Choir lust night in the Century IkilJ, over 50 huing present and a 11 timber of apologies were received fur those wiio were unable to attend hut were looking forward to assist next .Sunday. At lire usual fortnightly meeting of Loyal Victoria. Diamond Lodge, ALL.. J.0.0.F., held on Aloud sty night last, presided over by M.G. Bro, it. Bees, it was decided to bold a series of euchre tournaments commencing on Friday, April lord, at 8 p.m.. at the Oddfellows’ Hull, Oxford Street. To make the games attractive, the committee will give a quarter ton of coal for the lady’s prize, and a special prize for the successful gentleman. The Rev. 13.I 3 . W. Jones, of Feilding. occupied the Methodist pulpit yesterday morning, preaching a very helpful sermon on “The Visit of Angels.” Although over 80 years of age, Mr Jones is still a young man in spirit, full of activity and energy. He joined in the Foxton Jubilee celebrations last week and was the recipient of a presentation from the Foxton congregation, being one of their first ministers. Mr Jones is the guest of Mr and Mrs T. F, GJhson, and returns to Feilding on Tuesday.

A cable from London to the Chronicle slates “summer time” came Into ■ force in , England .at 3 o’clock this morning. The D. B. O’Cminor Comedy Company gave two perl'urinances tu the Do Luxe Theatre on Saturday to fair audiences. Rather original interpretations were staged of the fuiiuli u comedies “Charlie's Aunt” and “Are You a Mason,’’ which fell somewhat short of the standard usually a-seri-ated with this management. An advertisement appearing in this issue announces that the Rev. Howard Elliott, who is well known as the lecturer for the Protestant Political Association, wilt deliver a public lecture in the Century Hall on 'iftursday next, April 33, at 8 p.ni. His subject will be “Rome and Revolution—the Menace to Protestantism and hie Empire." When a grief-stricken girl of 18 wag charged with attempted suicide at Christchurch this morning. the police said this was her second attempt duo to her lather objecting to the girl’s Jovcr. Previously she throw herself over a cliff and last week site took poison. Hearing was adjourned for a conference between the parties.—Press Association telegram. A live-roomed house at Paraparaunm, owned by Mrs Jack Field, and occupied by Mr Eric Weggery, was destroyed by fire early on Sunday morning. The insurance on the house was £3OO only, and there was a small insurance on the furniture. Later information shows that there had been no fire in the- house since March 3. Mr and Mrs Weggery have been away on their honeymoon and only returned this morning. They are heavy losers as a result, of the Are. “That district councils he allowed to issue season tickets, which would be available to all matches under the control of the combined Union”—was Ibo text of a motion put forward by Mr K. Eg] In ton at the last meeting of the Manawatu-Horowhenua Rugby Union. In support thereof the mover observed’ that the sale of such tickets would probably enable the Horowhenua Union to wipe out its deficit, if tlie fiscal result ol a similar scheme in Hawkes Bay last was any criterion. The suggestion found ample support from oilier members of (lie Union, the motion being confirmed unanimously as an excellent suggestion. From all appearances Levin was aptly named the Petaluma of New Zealand. Among the latest successes secured by local poultry lunuors is Iliat of Mr F. js. Allen at thq fust, annual egg-laying competition, just concluded at Masterton. One of his White Leghorn pullets secured a standard certificate, lor 350 3-oz. eggs iaid .in 53 weeks, also a special prize for the highest average weight of eggs throughout flic test. Another of Mr Allen’s birds was awarded a special prize for the best quality eggs, adjudged as such by the Government poultry instructors. This local producer was unfortunate in missing the prize given for the best bird in the tight breeds’ section, by half a point., .Such highly commendable results reflect the greatest credit on the local poultry industry end in particular. Mr Allen. The Presbyterian Church was crowded to its utmost capacity at both services yesterday, the occasion being the Harvest Thanksgiving Services. Tim church was decorated very tastefully vvii.it flowers, sheaves of grain and oilier fruits of the harvest, liberal contributions of fruit and vegetables making a splendid showing. The Rev, R. Crocket, who was the preacher at both services, gave two very tine addresses,, the subject in the morning beioA '.‘‘The barrel of meal that .never faTied-;” and in tlie evening, “Jheiduty and joy of gratitude.” Appropriate harvest Thanksgiving hymns were sung and the choir rendered several anthems in a manner that betokened careful training. At the close of the evening service the Rev. Mr Crocket (landed to Miss Williamson a letter of thanks and appreciation lor her loyal services as organist during the past It years. “New Zealand has come into possession of something more valuable than the biggest Gold Mine,” remarked the- captain ol an American liner the oilier day when sampling some of our local tobacco. “And I predict,” he went on, ‘‘that in years to come 'tobacco-growing here will be just as flourishing as in Virginia, my native country.'' It is .gratifying to see that some enterprising people in tiiis Dominion are realising the huge possibilities of the tobacco industry, but even (lie most sanguine were surprised when the. local article made i,pi first, appearance. Such was the success that the manufacturers could hardly cope with the demand. And no wonder, because this tobacco represents quite a new typo with a distinctive flavour of its *tjwn, due, it is said, to the toasting process which lias been adopted in its manufacture. Rut its greatest virtue is its small percentage of nicotine, and this is Why it does not affect the- heart amt nerves or the eyesight. Smokers should not fail to give it a trial. Obtainable in three strengths—Riverhead Gold, mild Toasted Navy Cut ;Bulldog), medium; and Cut Plug No. 11l (Bullhead), full body—l 3. A special showing of autumn millinery and showroom goods is being made by' the C. M. Ross Go., Ltd., in Levin and some attractive lines are mentioned in their advertising space in this issue, which will well repay perusal.*