The Levin Daily Chronicle WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1929. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 2 January 1929, Page 4

The Levin Daily Chronicle WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1929. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A machine which takes a log of green, unseasoned timber fresh from the forest and turns it into complete matches, packed in neat boxes, within the period of one hour, is to be introduced into England. It is an American invention.

An offer of a new steam tug for £7BOO -was 'declined by the Auckland Harbour Board on Tuesday. “,Wc already have a tug which is losing over £2OOO a year,” said the chairman, Mr. H. R. Mackenzie. “Wo do not want to add to that 1033.“

A Wanganui school during the recent examinations produced some howlers. A boy was asked to give the plural of man-o-war and he promptly'- wrote “women-of-war. •' Another boy in a letter to an uncle signed it: “Your loving niece,’ ’ On being twitted by the teacher regarding wearing skirts, etc,, and asked why he signed it niece, ho replied that ho couldn’t spell nephew. Another was asked the feminine 'of heroes and he replied: “Shcroes. ”

Make Clark’s, Ltd., your Gift House. They are showing a big range of Christmas Novelties, including -fancy boxed handerchiefs, garter and handkerchief sots, suspender and coat hanger sets, powder puff and garter novelties, also fancy boxes of soaps, powders and perfumes, etc. You will find it easy to choose the gift von want at Clark’s, Ltd.*

Moscow carters arid cabmen ! ar; feeding* their horses on bread- because oats cost 21s for 36 lbs.

Charles James Pearce, a married man, father of three children, who was one of the leaders of the Christchurch co-operative party which recently secured a slaughtering contract at the city abattoirs, dropped dead at work this morning. Pearce had been suffering from heart trouble.—Press message.

A Press telegram from Christchurch states that C. Walsh, of Sprtydon, who is employed in one ot the mechanical departments of the Lyttelton Times, fell over a cliff at Taylor’s Mistake on Monday. Ho was taken to the Christchurch hospital where it was found that his skull had been fractured and his head badly knocked about. A later message slates that Walsh died in hospital.

The year 1928, which was more profit ?hie as a '.source of experience than in any other respect, was given a hearty send-off on Monday night. The shops being open till 10 p.rii., the ot r eets had a lively appearance, but the proportions of the crowd were not to be compared with those of Christ mas Eve. The youthful element made its presence felt and heard in various wavs, principally by the distribution of “ throw-downs”- an.! later in the night -by Wiv* 'sctting-r.fr of’ a few crackers. The time-honoured but humor-. Jess practical jok'es lassoeiated. with the dying year were here and there carried out, but no reports of serious mischief have come ro A good place for a, harmless celebration is the Hokio Beach, and there the honours were done in impressive stylo. Two big fires were lit, around which all the residents and visitors gathered and spent a happy time. At midnight the proceedings were completed by a party making a tour of the settlement and welcoming in the New Year with trumpets and bugles, or colourable imitations thereof.

A few New Year special values in coats, jumper suit’s and hose are quoted in Mr Wm. Davie’s replace advertisement in to-day’s issue.

Simplify your Christmas shopping by visiting Clark’s Men’s Department. They are showing over 750 Silk Ties in their new range for Christmas gifts. This specially imported range of Ties feature the neiv spot effects, regimental and floral designs. Prices from 2/6, 3/6, 4/6 to 6/6/

Don’t forget the children’s holiday frocks. We have made the prices right, and ‘have suitable frocks for every age. Fancy check patterns and pretty striped and floral designs; some with knickers to match. Very suitable for beach and holiday wear. Sizes 14 to 36 inch. Prices 2/9 to 25/6, at the 0. M. Boss Co., Ltd.* ,