The Levin Daily Chronicle SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7. 1920. LOCAL & GENERAL

Horowhenua Chronicle, 7 September 1929, Page 4

The Levin Daily Chronicle SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7. 1920. LOCAL & GENERAL

The question has been raised as to the liability of insurance companies for damage such as was caused by the explosion in the grate of a house at Grey Lynn on Saturday evening (states an Auckland paper). The position is that such explosions, unless they have been caused by coal-gas, are not covered by policies.

A gale of hurricane force raged in Grey town for a while on Monday. One or two chimneys were razed to the ground, fowlhpuso roofs were lifted and scattered abroad, while other damage of a minor nature was done.

The ninth W.E.A. lecture by the Rev. Wm. Beckett, in the series on _ international Relations,” will be gum in St. Mary’s Hall on Tuesday evening, the subject being "America. ■ T. P. Gibson, who visited the Lmtcd States'- in the course of his world tour last year, will preside.

Two subjects of particular poignancj will be dealt with by the Rev. Robert Oroeket at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow. At the morning services he will speak on "The Unconventional Christ/' whilst his evening discourse will be on “Is there any value m Prayer/’ A welcome awaits everyone at these services.

At about nine o'clock on Wednesday evening, Poxton was subjected to a deluge of hail. It was fortunate that the hailstones were not large, otherwise serious damage would have resulted. As it was, although the storm lasted only a few minutes, the ground was covered with, ice to a depth of over an inch. In the Main Street the water channels could not cope with the sudden rush of rain water which preceded the fall of hail, with the result that the ice was heaped inches high along gutters, where it lay for a considerable time before melting.

Potatoes aro becoming almost a luxury in Sydney, according to Mr L. W. Nelson, tire ' well-known Whangarer ‘stockbreeder and judge, who returned to Auckland by the TJlimaroa after judging at the National Show at Brisbane last month. “Potatoes are practically rationed at the hotels,” MiNelson said. “Even at the bestestabs lishments they can only be had in limited quantities. Various women's associations have declared a boycott on Australian potatoes owing to the refusal of the Government to allow imported potatoes from New Zealand, but they are still selling at £22 a ton.

The heavy nature of the burden imposed on many North Island hospital boards through the failure of_ Maori patients to pay fees was explained to the Prime Minister (Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Ward) yesterday by a deputation representing the associated hospital boards. Financial assistance was sought from the Government with a view to easing the burden, but the Prime Minister plainly stated that there were no funds available for the purpose. Ho promised to investigate the position, but confessed that at the moment he could see no way out of the difficulty.

An application by the Forbury Park Trotting Club for permission to hold an earthquake relief meeting at Forbury on October 26 has been granted bv the Minister of Internal Affairs (lion. I v . A. de la Perolle). The Minister announced yesterday that he had telegraphed his approval of the meeting, provided that all the profits were devoted towards the relief of the sufferers in Jhe West Coast earthquake. Mr Perrelle said that he had conferred with the Minister of Stamp Duties (Sir Joseph Ward) as to the question of remitting the taxes on the Forbury Club’s meeting, and it had been decided to make the desired provision.

For over (30 years the slatev roof of the stone portion of the old Canterbury Provincial Council Chambers in Christchurch, known as Bellamy’s, has stood the test of time and weather, and the slates are as good to-day as when they were first placed on roof. Not so the battens, however. These have split in many places, raid the nails which held the slates to them have also at last failed in their duty. < This week workmen commenced relaying part of the roof of the portion now occupied by the custodian. The old slates, which 'fire in a perfect state, are being used, with the addition of a few new pieces to replace those that have broken in the handling.

A pay-out of 1/0 per lb. for buttorfat supplied during August was decided on at a meeting of the directors of the Levin Co-operative Dairy Co., Ltd., yesterday. For the preceding month the pay-out was at the rate of Is 7d, which was also the figure for August, 1928. Owing to the protracted winter, the production so far this season is on the light side; from June Ist to August 31st it showed a decrease of 2.7 per cent, as compared with the corresponding period of last year, but an improvement is taking place, as in the month of August the diminution was only equivalent to 1.7 per cent. The effects of the' delay in the coming of spring have not been felt to the same extent in this district as in some other parts of New Zealand; in the "Waikato, for instance, the decrease of production as compared with the same period of last year is reported to be between eight and ten per cent. The falling-off may be regarded as a phenomenon associated with only the early part of the season. Actually a greater number of cows is being milked for the Levin factory than at this time year, and when the “flush” comes, in about two months, it should establish a new record.

Mias Ivy Middle-miss, teacher of pianoforte, theory and elocution, will resume tuition at her studio, Salisbury Street, on Tuesday, September 10th.

As a result of Mr A. Vv. bllen taking pver our Levin branch store, The C. M. Boss Co., Ltd., are holding an 11 days’ Cosh Realisation Sale, now in progress, at Levin branch only. This is in order that Mr Allen may begin the season with entirely new goods. It is an unexpected opportunity —a positive “windfall ” in fact—and the wise shopper will take immediate advantage *of this money-saving event.*

Clark’s, Ltd., are very busy just now opening up new goods for the coming season —the values are quite exceptional, and all styles are quite exclusive. Ladies and Men who require clothing out of the ordinary should make a point of visiting Clark’s, Ltd., first.*

In the Canterbury team Lilbunic replaces Scrimshaw.

At a meeting of the committee of the Levin Bowling Club, held last evening, it wag decided to open the green for play on Wednesday, October 9th,

The Bishop of Wellington (Dr. Sprott) will hold a Confirmation Service at St. Mary’s Church, Levin, tomorrow morning at 11 o’clock, and will preach at the evening service.

The Minister of Railways announced last night that the “daylight” limited would commence on September 30, which is considerably earlier than usual.

The launch Te Awa, owned by Capt. J, Texiera, avus destroyed by‘fire at Pine Island. The outbreak had practically been suppressed Aviien the benzine tank exploded. The vessel was insured for £6OO.

A motor-lorry owned by Hadley Bros., Carterton, capsized at Hamua. The driver, a man named Catt, was accompanied by J. Luch. The lorry left the road and rolled over a bank. The driver received a • broken collarbone, and Lnch suffered cuts to the head. Both were taken to Carterton.

“The Coming of Spring” is the subject on which the Rev. Wm, Beckett will speak in the Century Hall, tomorrow morning. In the evening the discourse will be on “Thinking Well of Oneself.” The usual bright, hearty singing of the Methodists will be a feature of both services.

Daily Division grading figures for August, 1921), show an increase for butter of 3.5 per cent, at 2949 tons and for cheese, a decrease of 30.5 per cent, at 524 tons, as compared with August of last year. Reduced to terms of but-ter-fat equivalent, there is a decrease of 1.11 per cent, in butter-fat produ«* tion, as compared with August, 1928.

In the essay competition conducted by the Wellington Manufacturers’ Association in connection with the recent Industrial Exhibition, the subject being,’ “Why we should buy and use N r ew Zealand-made goods,” Mabel Precious, of the Levin District High School, was placed third in the class for competitors over twelve years ogf age. The winner in this class was Sadie Gye, of Clyde, Central Otago.

The premises of Mr E. G. Hammond, grocer, in Chelwood Street, Palmerston North, were broken into last night and cash and cigarettes of a total value of £lO taken. Mr Hammond, who does not reside on the premises, was informed by neighbours that a crash was beard at one o’clock this morning. This is believed to have been the noise of the burglars making an entry. —Press Association.