The Levin Daily Chronicle THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1929. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 25 July 1929, Page 4

The Levin Daily Chronicle THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1929. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The hon. local representative of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Mußic (Mr K. Aitken) has been advised that the Pass List for the written examination held on June 15th is as follows: —Rudiments of Music: Grace Cleal, Alice Iloldaway, Joan Mackenzie (teacher in each case, .Miss M. Fitz Herbert); Grammar of Music, Division 1: Kathleen Jarvis (teacher, Miss O. Stallard).

The Levin Amateurs will meet in the De Luxe Hall this evening to discuss the future activities of the Society.

A movement is on foot, to arrange a fitting memorial to the late. Sir James Wilson, of Bulls, who during his lifetime took such a keen interest in agricultural affairs.

The Chamber of Commerce Lune!. Club will hold its monthly gathering at 1 p.m. to-morrow, at the Oxford Tea Rooms. The speaker wili be Mr M. A. Carr, of Wellington, and th:> subject "The National Outlook: Where Are We Going?"

A strong protest was passed at the meeting or" the Dominion Executive of the Farmers' Union ias: night concerning the "over representation'' of the motor interests on the newly-formed Advisory Boafd. to the Ministry ot Transport.

According to a return presented to Parliament, the Government paid by way of bounty to the OnaUaka Iron and Steel Company, Ltd., for the year which ended on March 31st last, £0729 38s in respect of 5176 tons 17 cwt. of pig iron manufactured at Onakaha, Collingwood. Prior to April ], 1928, £14,548 7s 2d was paid to the company in respect of 10,602 tons 7 cwt. 2 qr. of pig iron.

Writing in the New Zealand Kailways Magazine, the general manager of 'railways (Mr 11. 11. Sterling) states that the latest figures in regard to traffic show that in spite of diflicuPies ■arising chiefly from adverse weather conditions, railway business remained buoyant, the operating revenue for the current financial year to May 25, showing an improvement of £9501 over that of last year.

The montl ly meeting of the Levin Fire Brigade '.vas held on Tuesday evening, when there was a good attendance of members. A three-year certificate of service was presented to Fireman W. Salmons, and a report was received from the representatives of the L;»vin Brigade who attended the ball recently held under the auspices of the Foxton Brigade, at which they were hospitably entertained.

A long score was put up by the Te Horo hockey team in the match against Weraroa, at Levin yesterday afternoon, the visitors winning by twelve goals to one. Owing to unforeseen circumstances, Weraroa were only able to field eight men at the outset. Various emergencies joined them ifluring the progress of the game, but play was in the nature of defence against a siege. Weraroa's goal was obtained by It. Williams. The Manakau Club, on their own ground, were defeated by Levin by four goals to nil. The winners' score was made up of three goals by Worsfold and one by Tuohy.

For the next week millinery will be offered at startlingly low prices by the O. M. Boss C0.,-Ltd. Spring goods will soon be here and the stock of ladies' and children's hats at present in the store must go at any price.*

Dairy fanners should beware of body pa'rasites on their calves. They are a cause (if unthriftiness and a constant source of discomfort. Wash the calves all over twice with some reliable vermin killer, an interval of ten days between each washing. Be certain that the solution is neither too strong nor too weak. For best results, "Tiii" Calfnieal should be fed.*

There lias just been erected on Mr. S. N. Verity's farm, Queen Street, Levin, an Ideal milking machine —one of the most up-to-date and sanitary in New Zealand. All the piping is of nickel brass with a pulsator in each bail. The cups are a patent of the makers and simple to adjust. The whole plant can be dismantled and re-erect-ed in a few minutes. Anyone interested should not fail to see this plant in action before making a purchase.* Visit Clark's, Ltd., for final sale price bargains. One for men is Grey Striped Twist Shirts in all sizes, usually 5s 6d, goina for 3s lid.* 'Glove Clearance. —Suede Fabric Glove.s, superior quality and finish, smart turnover cuffs with novel butterfly designs, also silk stitching, vandyked cuffs, good shades. Stock price, 3/6 and 3/11. Sale Special, 2/6 pair. At the C. M. Ross Co., Ltd., Levin's Fashion Centre.*