The Levin Daily Chronicle FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1931. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 9 October 1931, Page 4

The Levin Daily Chronicle FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1931. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Another successful euchre tourney was held under the" auspices of the. Levin Fire Brigade last evening. _ The prizes were won as follows: —Ladies — First, Miss Woollett; sealed, Mrs Falloon; consolation, Mrs Mcßretty. Gentlemen —First, Mr J. B. Bateman; sealed, Mr N. Anderson; consolation, Mr F. Langelan.

A peculiar mentality is exhibited by 'a type of person who from motives of spite or a perverted sense of humour conveys fictitious instructions by telephone to storekeepers and others, says the Hawera Star. Of late eases have occurred in the Hawera district where telephone subscribers have been considerably inconvenienced and a trap was set for the perpetrators, resulting in the identity of the persons concerned being disclosed. Although the Hawera telephone exchange is of the automatic type it is not a very difficult matter for the mechanical (staff to locate the telephone putting through false calls. Quite apart from the fact that the use of the telephone for this mischievous practice renders the subscriber liable to have the telephone disconnected forthwith, a penalty 13 provided. It is understood the action taken will prove a sufficient deterrent to stop the practice.

It has been generally expected; (says the Parliamentary correspondent' of the Eltham Argus) that there will be *a change in the matter of chairmanship of committees in the House of Representatives. The present holder of that important office is Mr Bodkin, and it was understood that he tendered his resignation upon the change of Government, thus leaving it to the new Government to arrange for a different chairman if they desired to do so. This brought into the field three aspirants 'for the office, Mr Smith, the late Minister of Lalbour, Mr J. A. Nash and Mr A. Harris. This was an embarrassment of riches which placed the Government in a difficult position. Mr Smith was looked upon as the aspirant most deserving, of the office,•" because of the hard work he had done as - Minister of 'Labour. However, he was not likely to have the support of Mr Holland's Party, and that meant a solid block of votes against him. Mr Nash and .Mr Harris are both members of ' the Reform Party, and with both of them in the field it meant a split; vote, iriaking it difficult to run any candidate with any certainty of Success. Under the circumstances I think it highly likely that the Government will keep Mr Bodkin in his present position and 1 thus evade a contest. This Would be a practical method of cutting rwhat looked like a Gordian knot. "*"

The usual monthly meeting of the Levin branch of the N.Z. Farmers' Union will not be held to-morrow on account of other attractions.

The Levin Aero Club invites applications for the position of ground mechanic at Levin. Particulars can be obtained from the lion, secretary, Mr G. Blake.

Mr W. C. Berry, M.R.C.V.S., district superintendent of the live stock division of the Department of Agriculture, will give an address in St. Mary's Hall on "Sterility and other ailments in dairy stock," at 8 p.m. on Wednesday next. The Levin branch of the N.Z. Farmers' Union has been very fortunate in securing Mr Berry's services and farmers and others interested should not fail to attend.

The dance and entertainment to be held in the Regent Social Hall this evening, under the sanction of the Levin Unemployment Committee, should be well patronised, both on account of the object for which it is ;being held and because it has been well organised. The music will be procided by the Havana Orchestra, and both modern and old-time dances will 'be on the programme. Prizes are offered for novelty dancing. The prices of admission a're: Gentlemen 2/-, ladies 1/-; supper extra. The nett proceeds go to the relief funds.

Wednesday was a day of note in New Zealand's history for it -was on October 7th, 1769, that Captain Cook, approaching from the east, first-jight-ed New Zealand. The point of land first seen was the white headland which forms the couther.n extremity of Poverty Bay, known ever since as Young Nick's Head. It was so called by Cook in honour of Nicholas Young, the lad who first sighted it. Two days later Cook dropped anchor -near where Gisborne now* stands and landed that evening at Boat Harbour. The following day he hoisted the Union Jack and took formal possession, of the country.

The United Licensed Victuallers' Association of New Zealand (Otago branch), at a meeting held last week, took into consideration the increased cost of beer, and passed v the following resolutions: —That .glasses not larger than ten ounces be used for private bars. That glasses not larger than nine ounces be used for public bars. That all bulk ibeer be sold at not less than 4 S 6d per gallon. That draft beer in bottles be charged for by measure at the rate of 4s 6d per gallon. That 14-ounce handles be sold as heretofore at 6d per handle. It was resolved that on and after October Ist all draft spirits be put on the measures.

A Levin exhibitor had a gratifying measure of success at the 43rd annual show of the Wellington Kennel Club, held on Tuesday and Wednesday and judged by- Mr J. W. Marples, of England. In the bulldog section, two firsts, two seconds and two thirds were awarded to Bonny Bonzo, owned by Mrs N. M. Thomson. He won the maiden and noviee classes, was second for colonial-ibred dog and the same in the limit class, and was third for New Zealand bred dog and the same in the open class (males). Only 19 months old, he was the youngest placed dog in the section, and in the open class he was competing against three-year-olds and over. Bonny Bonzo is by Ch. Bonny Jock (imp.) —Lady Bose.

The best smoke of the day? Which is it?—the before breakfast, after breakfast, after lunch, after dinner, or after supper pipe? Some chaps—but these are hard eases —wake up in the middle of the night for a smoke. Then "douse the glim,' and, like the sluggard, "slumber But more important than "when" you smoke is "what" you smoke. The main thing is to steer clear of tobaccos over rich in nicotine. The poison plays the deuce and all with the heart, if not with the nerves. Dangerous stuff to monkey with! —yet the imported tobaccos are all more or less loaded with it! The world's purest leaf is the New Zealand toasted. The toasting eliminates practically all the nicotine. You can smoke this beautiful tobacco from sun-up to sundown. It can't hurt you. There are only four brands — Eiverhead Gold, Navy Cut No. 3, Cavendish, and Cut Plug No. 10. All renowned for flavour and aroma. But, like most good things, they are imitated —the penalty they pay for their popularity!"—l67.*

iSaturday's bargains .at Allen's are now as regular as Saturday itself and this week's list will be found on page 6 to-day. As usual every department is represented. A very special line this week is a large brown towel for 1/6, the usual price of these being 2/3.*

A woman's crowning glory was' once her tresses, now it is her hat and whether it 'be for tennis or other sports, a smart ready-to-wear or a stylish model Wm. Davie has the hat for the occasion at the price that will suit the reduced purse.*

"The Truth About the Slump," a book that has had a rapid sale in New Zealand, is obtainable at Wm. Standard's at 4/-.* Eeduced Prices in Ladies' Underwear. —Crepe Bloomers in assorted 'shades, all sizes at 1/6 a pair, also Fugiette Bloomers in nice shades and all sizes at .2/3 and 2/6 a pair only at Clark's, Ltd, Levin's Best Store.* \ Swollen- Joints. reduced with Itku; nerva, the tropical health herb. Pleasant to take. Now 3/6.— -C. S. Keedwell, 'Chemist.-* ' Youthful Slenderness restored by taking Youth-O'Form: Capsules. No dieting or reducing exercises required. C. S. Keedwell, Chemist. Men dislike wometn whose breath is bad. breath. —Crown Pj|ayma''y.* '*■,......,,.