The Levin Daily Chronicle WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1929. LOCAL & GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 4 December 1929, Page 4

The Levin Daily Chronicle WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1929. LOCAL & GENERAL.

The usual fortnightly meeting of tho Levin Lodge, No, 132, 1.0.0. F., N.Z., was held in the Lodge room last evening, there being a. iarge attendance. One new member was initiated into tho Order. It was decided to hold the Tree on December 17th. After the meeting a tasty supper was enjoyed by all present.

The fallowing additional contributions to the fund for a distressed family have been received: "A Friend/' £1; A. E. Standen, 10s. The unyeiling pf a tablet to the memory of the late Sir Jas. G. Wilson in the new block at the Palmerston N. Hospital was performed by the Gover-nor-General, Sir Charles Fergusson, yesterday. The ceremony was largely attended by the public, hospital staff, members of the Hospital Board and delegates to the conference of Boards which was held yesterday. His Excellency also officially unveiled the memorial erected at Awapuni by the Manawatu Racing Club to the memory of members of the New Zealand Army Medical Corps who well in the Great War.

i At a meeting of tlie Buller District' Relief Committee en Monday it was resolved, with acclamation, "That residents of the Buller district, from Se'ldonville, in the north, to Brighton, hi the south,..publicly thank the people of! New Zealand, who have so generously contributed to the earthquake relief fund. Their sympathy with this isolated district in its time of trouble gave residents fresh heart and their generosity made it' possible to aid hundreds who required assistance. The work of restoration is now nearing completion, and it is solely due to the earthquake relief fund that it haß bean possible to restore so many homes in so short a time." I Noxious weeds are always coming up, both in tlie physical sense and as a subject for discussion by local bodies. At the meeting of the Borough Council on Monday night, Cr. Roe called attentioir 5 to such growths in various parts of the town, including properties fronting the main street. He emphasised the danger of hemlock, on account of its poisonous properties, and said that one section in the middle of the town was full cf it. What powers, U 3 asked, had the Council in tho direction of compelling owners to rid their properties of noxious weeds? Tho Town Clerk: "We have power to notify them." Cr. Roe: "The sooner the better."

A reminder of the need for public conveniences was given to the Borough Council on Monday evening by Cr. Boe, who said .that about two years ago tlut Council had a letter from a gentleman in Wanganui calling attention to the advisibility of making provision for the requirements of the travelling pubIk. . Cr. Boe added that it was the duty of the Council to do something iu this direction. The Mayor: "Wo would do a great deal if we had the money., but we are short at present. There are conveniences, that are fairly well known, at the licensed houses, which maintain them in good order." Hia Worship -also stated that the Council had practically decided that there was to be a public convenience; they were not losing sight of the proposal.

Besides the serious side of its business, the Borough Council has ono jr two stock jokes, which make their appearances when.their turns arrive. Like the bon mots of the circus, ago does not wither them, and ,however, familiar their theme, they always strike a responsive note. An annual chuckle, culminating in loud hilarity, is caused by the invitation to the Mayor and Councillors to pay a visit of inspection to the headworks of the water system. The funny element in this overture Je not apparent on the surface —it lies underground, involving a descent hy the 'Council into the bowels of the earth. The seemingly innocent invita tion was contained in the Waterworks Committee's report on Monday night, and it was reinforced by the chairman (Cr. Keedwell) who said that the Overseer of the system was desirous of seeing the Council at the headworks on some dato after New Year, so that they could have a "look at the work that had been done there. The unwritten part of the request was suggested when Cr. Parker asked the chairman if he would amend it so that the councillors should be invited to pass through the tunnel at t'ha intake. "We will leave that optional, I think," said the Mayor. "All new councillors 3hould go through," was Cr. Goldsmith's advice. None of the councillors committed themselves, however, and the incident closed with the Mayor's obser* cation that they would look to _Cr. Keedwell to organise the trip.

Barnum. the famous American showman, wai once asked what invention or discovery had, in his opinion, contributed most to the sum of human happiness and enjoyment. Without hesitation he replied: "The invention or discovery of smoking." Ho wasn't far wrong. Tobacco is like a good wife—it halves our sorrows and doubles our joys. But it must be good. If full of ' nicotine, like the imported brandß, habitual indulgence in it must, pooncr or later, end in heart or nervj trouble. It's not so with our New Zealand grown brands, manufactured by the National Tobacco Co., Ltd. (pioneers of the Dominion tobacco industry). These arc the only toasted tobaccos procurable, and the toasting kills, the nicotine in them and renders them quite harmless. The flavour is delightful, and the. bouquet peculiarly fine, No wonder they are capturing the market! There are various brands, those most in request being "Kiverhead Gold," a delicious aromatic; "Cavendish," famous sporting mixture; "Navy Cut," a choice blend, medium; and "Cut Plug. No. 10," the old smoker's favourite. —74.* Mr A. Billons, photographer, intimates that all photos required for Christmas delivery should be taken this week or early next week.* A meeting of the Levin branch of the Farmers' Union will be held in St. Mary's Hall on Thursday, at 8 p.m,, to consider the notice of motion given to the Provincial Executive by Mr J T. Kent, of the Waikanae branch, advocating the abolition of compulsory military training.* One of the most notable of recent developments in men's dress is the wearing of flannel trousers for every day use, with lounge jackets of Yarieus styles. Clark's, Ltd., are showing big stocks of the latest shadow in tronuers priced from 17/* to 35/-, and coats pri«ed from 26/- t» 55/-.'

Resulting from advice that Jorieu would have difficulty in making the reduced weight necessary to contest with Sarron, the Hawera Boximg As: sociation has agreed to the cancellation of the bout set down for December 10th.—Press Association. After, a-long fight and considerable discussion between the Manawatn County Council and the Highways Board, the latter body have now agreed to subsidise the cost of surfacing the Mt. Stewart-Awahuri portion of the main road from Palmerston North to Wanganui. As socn as this section is completed, there will b» a continuous bitumenised road from Palmerston N. to Bullb. The work is t© be undertaken immediately.