The Levin Daily Chronicle THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 1930. LOCAL & GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 21 August 1930, Page 4

The Levin Daily Chronicle THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 1930. LOCAL & GENERAL.

A message from St. Louis states that the endurance flyers. Jackson and o'Brine, landed at 6.39 J a.m, yesterday. They had flown 647 hours 28 minutes 30 seconds. The landing was due to a cracked crank case.

“Owing to the prolonged period of cold weather recently, the coal consumption has been nearly one ton a day higher than it was last year,” reported the secretary to the Palmerston North Hospital Board on Monday.

... It. certainly .did no.t. look .elegant, but apparently the several girls whose ankles were encased in brown paper held in place by string did not care a jot who noticed them, as they carefully picked their way back to work the other afternoon along the slushy streets (says the Christchurch Sun). Appearances for once were absolutely ignored in an effort to preserve the spotlessness of silk hosiery.

According to a broadcast message from Sydney last evening, a girl who lives near Bowral, the home of Don Bradman, swallowed a fountain pen in her excitement at hearing that Bradman had made another century. She was taken to hospital and an operation performed, the pen being removed from her right lung. Her first remark on coming round from the anaesthetic were: “My! He’s a great boy, isn’t he? I live near him.”

A highly successful social evening in the form of a bridge party was held in the Poroutawhao (Schoolroom last evening, the proceeds of which were in aid of the school funds. The winners of the tournaments were Miss Best, Miss Ullmer and Mrs M. O’Connor. A tasty super supplied by the ladies and musical items by Messrs Winiatas (2) and Nicholson added much to the enjoyment of the evening. As a result of the function,' the school funds will benefit by an appreciable amount.

At a recent meeting of the Wanganui Agricultural Association the secretary said that, following a promise, Sir Charles Fergusson .had sent a handsome shield for competition amongst Maori tribes for arts and crafts. Somehow the tribes had not been able to pull together, and the shield was held at Putiki, It had been offered to two tribes up the river, but they would have nothing to do with it.- Palmerston North had been “chasing it” for two months, and the Wellington Winter Show had also been seeking it, but, the Wanganui body had been offered the first option. It was decided that the shield should be secured for Wanganui.

A social which proved very successful was held in the Weraroa Hall last evening, under the auspices of the Levin branch of thd Orange Lodge, about a hundred people being present. Hie programme comprised dancing, competitions and a number of other items, and a liberal supper was provided. Mr J. Sadd capably acted as M.C. Two songs were rendered by Mr Duguid, a pianoforte duet by Misses Claridge and Leger, a pianoforte trio by Misses Claridge, Leger and Pickering; and a dialogue was nicely enacted by Misses Pickering and Claridge and Master Claridge. Music for the dances was provided by Pickering’s orchestra, and accompaniments by the orchestra and Mr Harold Williams.

At the meeting of the Horowhenua County Council yesterday, Cr. Catley reported that he and the other members for the Wirokino riding had interviewed Mr S. Sloan with regard to his request for the erection by the Council of a stop-bank to protect the LevinPoxton Highway and his property from flooding at Wirokino, where he had spent a good deal of money on protective works of his own. This was a matter in which the Council had approached the Highways Board for assistance, but with a negative result owing to the financial stringency. Cr. Catley now suggested that the question be again taken up with the authorities; and a resolution was passed, on the motion of Cr. Catley, seconded by Cr. Gimblett, authorising the chairnfan to wait on the Public Works Department, which he promised that he would do when visiting Wellington to-mor-row.

Mr Malcolm Wills will collect bobby calves throughout' the district on bA half of the New Zealand Refrigerating Company and pay the highest market price, cash at gate. Collection commences Tuesday next.*

Apparently departmental attention is being paid to “ suspect’ 7 telephones outside of the cities. A post and telegraph officer was in Dannevirke lasi week on a mission of this nature. “News.”

• A special offer that will only be open while the supply lasts is made by the Community Stores. A new Valet autostrop, razor complete with tube of shading cream, two blades and strop will be given for 2/6. This is one of the best bargain values that has been offered to the public for a long time. The Community Stores also publish the latest prices current on page 1 of this issue.*

Gout: Try lilmnerva! Wonderful relief. Grand for the nerves. —C. S. Keedwell, Chemist.*

Stocktaking has commenced at Clark’s, Ltd., with the result that oddments are being found in all departments; each department will have stocktaking throw-outs for the next two weeks. Watch Clark’s, Ltd., windows for Stocktaking Bargains.*

Intestinal Poisons suppressed by Yeaston Tablets which remove* constipation. Obtainable F. P- Stephenson, Chemist.

Constipation disappears through action of Yeaston Tablets. Non-habit-forming. —F. P. Stephenson, Chemist.