The Levin Daily Chronicle FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1929. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 26 July 1929, Page 4

The Levin Daily Chronicle FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1929. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The average pay-out for the past season of 22.7 d is claimed by the Waitoitoi (Taranaki) Co-operative Dairy Company as a Dominion record. The season’s make of about 300 tons of cheese was sold at OjJ per lb.

Oblivious to all the fuss being made over her, a wee lady, weighing only a few pounds and but tw o months old, was the youngest of live generations present at St. Mark’s Church, Eemuera, when the Kev. G. C. Cruikshank destowed upon her- the name Maureen Mavis Carter. Gathered at the ceremony were-her mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother It luusl' be unique for live generations. to be present at any ceremony, and hi the present instance it is more so bpcausc all belong to the fair sex and reside in Auckland

The New Zealand News, an-Infosrni.il■ live weekly journal published in London for the benefit of the New Zealand colony there 'and Dominion visitors, says surprise was expressed by 'man/ of the 500 guests present at the High Commissioner's inception that there were so many. JJ’-ew. .Zealanders in’ London. Yet. those present necessarily represented only a fraction of the total number- of New Zealanders living in Britain or visiting-it this season. The number of New Zealand-born people in England exceeds 7000, and there are many other people with close connections with the Dominion who were not born there. The .number of visitors this season will probably be about 3000, and, even if a very conservative estimate is taken of the average expenditure of each the total amount spent on visiting Britain must considerably exceed ‘ a million pounds. This vast expenditure from a population of about one and a-half millions is but one more proof of the attachment of the people of New Zealand to the Mother Country. A visit ‘'Home" is the great ambition of a-very large number of them.

As n result of the visit to New Zealand of two Australian members of Parliament the striking miners over there have already received £4,000 from the New Zealand workers, who have also promised to contribute from. £6OOO to £BOOO monthly. So at least the delegates reported when they returned to ■Newcastle.

“Road Closed for Traffic!” or words to that effect on a sign at the inteiseetion of the Foxton-Levin road, which has been nailed up for three Aveeks, has caused motorists much annoyance. As a matter of fact, the road is not closed, though during flood time a fortnight or so ago it was unsafe for trallic. Seeing the sign, many motorist; have 1 turned towards Shannon, and an extra eight miles have to be traversed to Levin.

Strong opposition to the proposal t ) observe a universal Ralf-holiday on Saturdays was made by Mr O. O’llalloran at a meeting of the Waitemata Cdunty Council. Thursday was tjhe present half-holiday in most portions of the county, Mr O’lTallorun stated. His objection was made mainly on behalf of the small store-keepers at; tin-, holiday resorts along the Last Coasl. “Saturday is the only day on which they can make a living and to enforce U half-holiday on that day would mean taking their living from them,” he said. With the exception of Mr A. H. Diprose, member for the Kaukapakapa Riding, who stated that his district would nor be affected, Mr O’Halloran’s views received the support of the council, which decided to send a telegram to the Government, protesting strongly against any change to a universal half-holiday on Saturdays.

The recent decision of the Education Department to exclude Levin from the list of centres for the August .teachers’ examinations was the subject of a deputation to ‘he Minister for Education last week from the Levin School Committee, during the Wellington Show excursion. The deputation consisted of the chairman (Mr F. G. Roe), Mass Bowen, and Messrs Procter and Thomson, and was introduced by .Messrs Linklatcr and Field, M.’sP. After Levin’s claims had been fully stated, the lion. Mr Atmore said he would enquire fully into the matter and advise the deputation whether any alteration could be made in the decision. Mr Linklater has now received a letter from the Minister in which he states that he has given authority for the forthcoming teachers’ examinations to be held at Levin this year and canu.dates have been informed accordingly, The Ministerial decision will give much satisfaction in local educational circles, it being felt that this coast is fully entitled to an examination eon-' tre.

The other afternoon a well-dressed dame entered the “smoker” of an Auckland tram. The only vacant seat was next to a working man who was puffing clouds of smoke from a foul briar; He chanced to be the only smoker present. The lady glanced with disgust at her neighbour. -“My good man,’’ said she, at last, “do you know pipe smoking always makes me ill?” “Do it, now, mum?” queried “the good man,” “then you lake my tip an’ knock it orf! ” Everybody laughed—bar the lady. Well, the smoke of some tobaccos would make anybody feel “ill.” Excess of nicotine in the leaf. Bad stuff to smoke. Plays up with heart and nerves. National Tobaceo Company’s goods don’t do that. They arc all toasted. 'That destroys the nicotine and renders them harmless. The Company are the pioneers of the tobacco industry in New Zealand. Ask for their “Rivcrhead Gold” (mild), “Navy Cut” or “Cavendish” (medium), or “Cut Plug No. 10” (fullstrength). These pure tobaccos are procurable from tobacconists everywhere. —R.M. Iff.*

It is far better to bp just in time than just too late with a painting or papering job and Bradley and Rankin .are prepared to submit quotations at any time.*

Even the cities with their half price suit sab's find it impossible to compete with some of the country mercers whose low rents and steady turnover give them a distinct advantage. Just, look at the navy serge .suits at Cameron Bros, at -£3 Us for evidence of this.*

Many cows coming in at the present season are troubled with sore teats ami one of the finest as well as the cheapest treatment is with “IlcJit.” Manufactured by Mr I. T. Rawsofi and sold at 2/3 per one pound tin this ointment lias been working wonders on the herds on which it has been used ami some people find it exceptionally good for household use.*

Dairy farmers should dehorn their calves with caustic potash when two days old; and this adds greatly to their comfort, and prevents injury when they reach the cow stage. Horns on dairy cows are a relic of barbarism, and there is no acceptable excuse for their presence, on the domesticated animal. Heed ‘ ‘ TUI ’ ’ Calf meal.*

A great slaughter of millinery is taking place at Davie’s during the next few days. The balance of their choice stock-is being thrown out regardless of cost. Beautiful models usually 39s (id to 45s are being offered at 9s 11(1. Other smart felts are going at os Ud, 4s lid, (is lid and 8s lid. Secure one to-dav.*-. . ,

Visit Clark’s, Ltd., for final saleprice bargains. • One for men is drey Striped Twist Shirts in all sizes, usually 5s (id, goinii for os lid.’-

'Glove Clearance. —Suede Fabric Gloves, 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 G. M. Ross Co., Ltd., Levin’s Fashion Centre.*

According to an announcement by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics, Cali] a da’s population is 9,79(5,000—an *is crease of BS,()00 compared with 1938 j and a„ increase of 1,000,000 during the past eight, years. %■ y The disparity in the prices of for* tiUsers in the two Islands was discussed at a deputation from the Far-j mers ’ Union which waited on the HonJ G, W. Forbes (Minister of Agriculture® and the Hon. J. G. Cobbe (Minister ol Commerce)., says a Press message fro® Wellington today. Mr Forbes unde® took to go into the matter with th® manufacturers and see if the South I.® land could be placed on an equalitfl with the North Island in respect tl quotations. I