The Levin Daily Chronicle MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1929. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 17 June 1929, Page 4

The Levin Daily Chronicle MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1929. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A small bridge at Eeikorangi, cn the Waikanae-Akataraka Road, was washed away as a result of the heavy rains experienced last week, and in consequence traffic is suspended in that locality. The structure, which was built to replace one that was swept away some time ago, is in the Hutt County. The Council is putting in hand the erection of a further bridge this week.

A bird which boarded the Port Nicholson on the steamer’s voyage to Auckland has been identified as a night jar, also called a “goatsucker.” It is stated that the night jar is a migratory bird and feeds on insects.

The musical theory examinations under the Associated Board of the R.A.M. and E.'C.M. were held on Saturday, in the Century Hall, Mr K. Aitken being the supervisor. The results, which .are compiled in London, should be known in about two months’ time.

A fine of £2O together with cancellation of a driver’s license for two years was imposed by the Magistrate at Palmers! on (ii Waite" Anderson, of Eangitane farmer, for being intoxicated while in charge of a motor ear.—J J ress Association.

The Now Zealand Rugby team, which will leave for Australia, next Friday, will be accompanied by Messrs S. S. Dean (chairman of the management committee of the New Zealand Rugby Union, who is going as the guest of the New South Wales Rugby Union), 11. Murphy, G. W. Slade, and T. Coltman.

“There are tws types of people — those to whom mountains are an obstacle, and those to whom they throw out a challenge to be conquered,” said Mr .1. W. .Shaw in the course of a lecture on “Mountaineering in Literature, ” given under the auspices of the Alpine Sports Club at Auckland. He said that poets who had written on the grandeur of the mountains were however, not themselves mountaineers. Milton had sung of the freedom of the Hills in “ L’Allegro,” but not until the close of the 3 Bth century was the challenge of the mountains really felt. Shelley, Byron and Goldsmith had seen and written of the glory of the mountains. Curiously enough, the renowned traveller, Marco Polo, had entirely escaped their Jure.

In Iheir annual report on the Otago schools for 1928 the inspectors state: “Wo have beer, caused no iittle anxiety by the excessive use of writing blocks in place of exercise books. In a large number of schools and classes 'this has resulted in a lowered standard of neatness and accuracy. The excessive use cf the lead pencil instead ■of the pen in the upper classes has exercised an additional depressing influence. Where willing blocks are too largely u.-ed the pupil has little or no record of his work, and insufficient material either for the teacher or himself to use as a means of estimating progress or of cheeking deterioration. Where no record of current work is available for the inspectors, it is difficult 1o avoid drawing the conclusion that the work is so poor that nobody wants it. to in* soon.”

Tho sport of flying found - many followers in Bovin during the week-end, nnd great was the crowds of spectators cn tin landing ground at the Central Development Farm yestorvLay afternoon. Motor cars and bicycles formed quite n procession, 'down the llokio Road, and a good many pedestrians also made their way to the temporary aerodrome. Jn all probably a thousand people watched the flights. Prior to this occasion only one aeroplane had been taking passengers, but on Saturday morning Capt. Hewitt, accompanied by Mr G. M. Goodwin, managing dlirector of, the enterprise, flew the machine to Feilding, to make arrangements for the other Avro Avian to be brought from tlicre. He returned in time for a number of passenger flights to be made in the afternoon, and yesterday morning Capt. Bolt Arrived from Feilding with the second machine. Both planes were kept busy throughout yesterday afternoon, and between 50 and CO passengers were taken up for individual flights. The present visit is now at an end, as Captain Hewitt and Lieut. Lrtt leave this afternoon for the Ashhurst E-acecour.se, from which they will make flights during the currency of the Palmerston Show. They hope to be able to arrange for another visit to Levin, during a week-end. This morning a photographer from Feilding took a number of aerial views of Levin and district.

A navy serge suit for 75/- is an offer that will hold good for one week only at the C. M. Ross Co. The usual price is £5 19/6, so that the saving is substantial. A six months’ guarantee goes with every suit.*

Mr Wm. Davie is distributing a catalogue of sale bargains'by to-day’s post and anyone who does not receive one should call at the shop. The sale begins on 'Thursday ‘morning, ( and although window displays will be made before then no goods will be sold at sale prices before Thursday morning."

Owing to increasing trade, Mr A. O. Better has taken into partnership in his 'l)oot manufacturing and repairing business Air Rid. Beeston, who formerly served his time in the establishment. The quality of ail work turned out will be maintained at a high level, and a special feature will bo a one-day repair service, O’Jders left in tac morning being completed by evening. The firm will handle all classes of footwear, and can supply cither to order or fioni stock. Incidentally, they arc turning out a firstclass hand-made working boot, from picked leather, for which there is a strong demand. The soundness of all work is guaranteed/

Most careful women know a genuine snip by instinct. That is perhaps why Coats and Frocks sold so freely at Clark’s last week. This week it is fashionable Jumper Suits in newest shades at 39/6 that last week were 55/- to 79/6.*

- Coloured Silk Raincoats, an unusually good offer ns far as value is concerned. Smartly and. neatly cut with belt and pockets—sizes 46. 48 and 50. Before the season is over a raincoat will have saved you (ho price of many good outfits Do not, then, hesitate to avail yourself of a good offer when it comes your way. Silk raincoats, usually 49s fid, special mid-winter bargain price only 29s fid, at the C. M. Ross Co., Ltd *

A child of eight years, named Gor•don Sheridan, was killed on Sunday, at Spring Creek, through a willow stump falling and crushing him, states a Press message from Blenheim. In the course of a football match between the Rang! or a, and Belfast school teams, says a Christchurch paper, a peculiar accident happened. One of the Rangiora hoys was wearing his Scouts belt with a snap hook attachment for carrying a. clasp knife. In Die course of the game another player’s head came in contact with the belt, and the hook penetrated his scalp. The spring snap closed, ami held fast to the fleshy and the boy had a painful time until first-aid surgery, with a penknife, effected his release.’ ’ He was left with a very sore head.