The Levin Daily Chronicle TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1930. LOCAL & GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 27 May 1930, Page 4

The Levin Daily Chronicle TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1930. LOCAL & GENERAL.

What are considered to be two of the finest Sambur deer heads shot in the Manawatu were secured by Messrs N. Pope and Irwin, of Tokomaru, last week.

One of the birds whoso flight guided the ancient Maori navigators in the direction of Now Zealand was called pafcipakiha. This was mentioned by Mr T. Makitanara, M.P., in his address to the Levin Lunch Club, when he stated that it was a white bird of equatorial origin. Speaking later to a Chronicle representative, ho said that it was from the name of this bird that the Maoris derived the word ”pakeha,” which they applied to the white people from the time that this country was first visited by them.

The magnitude of the trade in the export of fungus is indicated by the fact that one Stratford carrying firm has, since Christmas, taken about .120 bags of the commodity to New Plymouth for shipment.to China.

A rather intriguing position was related in a case which was before the Magistrate in the New Plymouth Felice Court recently, when it was stated by a witness that a girl was engage! to two married men at the same time and was also going out with a third admirer.

The talkie version of “The Desert Song” is said to be in many respects superior to the stage production. The male chorus of 100 voices is one of the features that will be xememberei. “The Rod Shadow’s” band of Riffs is also handled on a larger scale than was possible on the stage. This popular production will be shown at the De Luxe Theatre for four performances commencing with the matinee on Saturday.

A new record for long-distance telephone conversation was established last week, when Hon. P. A. de la Perclle spoke from Rotorua to Wintou, 19 miles north of Invercargill. Speech was accomplished without difficulty, every syllable of the conversation being distinctly, heard at each end. The voice from the north had first to travel to Auckland and then be relayed to Winton, the entire distance being about 1000 miles.

The attendance at the Levin District High School, on the resumption of work yesterday after the term holidays, was probably a record in the history of the institution. Seven hundred and seventeen scholars were present out of a roll of 747. This represents 96 per cent, of rho roll number, and is a striking testimony to the present state of health of the children. The primary school had even a better percentage of attendance, 591 pupils answering to their names out of 607 enrolled, representing 97.3 per cent., while the secondary department had 126 present out of 140.

A daring r’obbery occurred at the Commercial Hotel in Woodville at some time during Friday night or Saturday morning last. Mr and Mrs C. Sansom retired to rest shortly before 11 o’clock on Friday evening, leaving the fire escape door open, as is ustial, and neglecting to lock their bedroom door. In. the morning Mr Sansom found his clothes missing. They were found in the passage. A sum of over £3O in- notec had been abstracted from the pockets, together with other articles. A cash box, which ivaa near the head of the bedstead, was not interfered with.

On a charge of assaulting a gild in a tramcar Frederick Richardson, aged 29, was fined £5. A girl, aged 23, gave evidence that on April 17th accused sat next to her in a tramcar.. Accused placed his i*and on her on two occasions. She smacked his face and the conductor placed accused in custody. Accused said that he was troubled by a flea and he had occasion to scratch Ids leg once or twice. He might have placed his hand on the girl, hut if he did so the action was ■entirely accidental. “I believe .the girl’s story,” said the Magistrate (Mr Hunt), in imposing a fine of £5 or 11 days.

The depredations of the grass grub have been particularly annoying in Christchurch this autumn. The grub destroys the roots of the grass, which consequently dies. The fine grasses in choice lawns seem particularly attractive to the grub, and hundreds of lawns in Christchurch city have - been ruined. It is quite a common sight in that city to see what were once beautiful lawns completely bare in great patches, and in many instances it has been found necessary to completely re-sow the whole, lawn. Thfe destructive pest has been present in Canterbury for years, but seems to be getting more troublesome than ever, despite the efforts of scientists and keen gardeners.

An audacious theft was perpetrated in Main Street, Eoxton, on Thursday evening. Mr E. Alsop, who was looking out of a shop window, saw a man examining an overcoat hanging outside Mr Mattar’s shop opposite. The man picked the coat up, lifted the hanger out and signalled to a car which was parked on the opposite side of the road. The car, which contained two other men, immediately pulled across the road and the man on the footpath boarded it, when it made off at a fast speed down Main Street in the direction of Palmerston North. Mr Alsop, however, had been alert enough to take the. number of the car as it sped up the street. The police were immediato--4y communicated with and have the matter in hand. The car which at first made north, was later seen travelling in a southerly direction. A green twoseater car, similar to the one in which tho escape was made has been reported missing from Taihape. The number plates do not coincide but this could easily be accounted for by them having been changed since the car was taken.

His Master’s Voice new model gramophones are all on view at Stannards. These may be purchased -m most easy terms during the next month. No deposit, j See advt.*

The change to colder weath prompts one to wear warmer ‘clothing and Mr P. Meyers is right to the fore with materials and ready made goods calculated to afford warmth and comfort.*

Lumbago, sciatica, stone and gravel auickly relieved with Rheunerva, Nature’s own Health Tea. Neutralises uric acid. —C. S. Keedwell, Chemist.*

On the shelf. A piece of Tapestry covering, barely four and a half yar.is in the piece, fifty inches wide. We will let it go at 96s the piece.—Clark's Ltd.* '

A special purchase of men’s warm winter Pyjamas in men’s and O.S. sizes are going for 6/11. They are worth 8/11. Obtainable at Clark's Ltd., Lavim’s Beat Store.*

The first game of representative ■ Rugby played in New Zealand was a match between Nelson and Wellington, played at Wellington on Septem-. her 12th, 1870.

The cross at the peak of the southern transept of the Christchurch Cathedral crashed to the ground at 4.30 p.m. on Thursday and broke-into three pieces. The stone hadibecome discoloured with age and the effects of tho weather. Some years ago the cross at the western corner fell to the ground from a similar cause.

Included in the by-laws of the Auckland Education Board, which are now undergoing revision, will be a regulation enjoining teachers to carry out regular fire-drill instruction in schools. The need for this was pointed out by the senior inspector, Mr J. Robertson, at a meeting of the Board. Ho said that children should know exactly what to do in case of emergency and should be made fully aware cf the desirability of clearing a building quickly.,

“Here, sir!” wasy smartly called from different parts of the building by four aged people present at the Te Rore (Auckland) school golden jubilee celebrations on, Monday, when, the original sciiool roll of fifty years ago was called by the present chairman of the school committee, Mr W. J. Allcock. The roll comprised only 21 names, and it is a striking commentary that half a century later four of the then children were present to answer the roUSome. others were (accounted for in ■telegrams' or letters of apology for absence from the re-union. Those who personally answered the roll call were Lizzie Higginsou, Margaret Chester, Colin Munro and William Chester.

In the cases of four Wellington schools —Terrace, To Aro, Hutt Central, and Brooklyn—the householders have for the second time declined t 3 appoint school committees, on the ground that the capitation grant is insufficient and there has been no move to increase it. At Wellington South and Hataitai committees were elected at the second meeting of householders convened by the Board. The next move will be the appointment of commissioners by the Board's to <carry on the functions of the achool committees where these have no? been set up. It is stated that in some eases headmasters of schools are willing to act in this- capacity.

In two short weeks the entries for the National Dairy Show at Palmerston North will close, and intending exhibitors are reminded that an early bird has no regrets. It is not possible to take late entries for this Show, and they will definitely be closed on Wednesday, 4th June, at 5 p.m. The public are further reminded that in - the Poultry Section provision has been made for competitive classes in Angora and Chinchilla Rabbits. This is the first time that these or any other rabbits have been exhibited at a Palmerston North Show and they are sure to attract a great deal of attention. A rare treat is in store for visitors to the Show this year, as in addition to the annual Te Aute-P.N.B.H.S. Rugby match, Sacred Heart College of Auckland will try conclusions with St Patrick’s College of the Empire City. This should be a battle royal, and a match .which will attract the attention of thousands. The attention of farmers and breeders of fat stock is drawn to the special classes in thtschedule for fat cattle, sheep, and lambs. Fat sheep and lambs may be exhibited in half-truck lots. The fat stock show will be on the second day - of the Show, Wednesday, and the sale will be held the following morning. Schedules for both the Poultry Show, and the general exhibits are now ready and will be sent free to anyone making application to the Secretary, W. T. Penny, P.O. Box 85, Palmerston North. Entries close on Wednesday, 4th June, at 5 p.m.