The Levin Daily Chronicle THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1934. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 3 May 1934, Page 4

The Levin Daily Chronicle THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1934. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

One of the most beautiful sights in n night eky is the moonlight rainbow. It is often seen in the Hawaiian Islands and far surpasses the day rainbow in delicacy and softness.

Two mighty tusks which were recently brought up from the sea floor by a trawler fishing off the Shetland Isles, are said to be relies erf the shaggy elephant which became extinct 50,000 years ago.

The prevalence of bad language on the football field, especially in lower grade games, was deplored at a meeting of the Canterbury Rugby Union by Mr J. T. Burrows. On his motion it was decided to write to the clubs and the Referees' Association in an endeavour to have such language checked. Mr. Burrows said it seemed that bad language was practically unchecked by the referees.

A full-sized skeleton was found recently on the Denlair road, Fordell (Wanganui), by Mr. T. Carroll, an employee of Mr. E. M. Cranstone. The discovery was made when Mr. Carroll was removing spoil. The bones were taken to the police station. An old Wanganui resident states that many years ago a man committed suicide on his property and was buried there, and it is possible that this may be the skeleton of the unfortunate victim.

Two men were drowned when an open sailing boat capsized near Whangaparaoa Peninsula on Monday. They were: W. Bilton, aged 42, a married man with one child; and W. Warren, aged 38, single. -They left Mahurangi Heads on Tuesday week and called at Waiwera. The weather was squally. The craft was seen on Monday capsized and was later washed ashore. The mast had been broken but the sails were set. Both bodies were found washed up at Orewa. Mr. Bilton recently came from England. Mr. Warren was a returned soldier.

The desirability of giving the "hobby" calf and pig export industries expert representation on the Meat Producers' Board was discussed at a meeting of the Dominion executive of the Farmers' Union following a reply by the Minister of Agriculture that it would be very difficult to accede to the request. The meeting decided that the matter was one that should be decided by the annual conference. The general secretary (Colonel Pow) was absent owing to illness, and a motion appreciative of his work was passed with the expression of the hope that he would soon be restored to normal health.

In the course of a letter lodging a complaint to the Railway Board oa behalf of the people of Manawaitu, Mr J. Linklater, M.P., makes mention of the fact that on several occasions when travelling by Field's Express, from Palmerston North to Wellington, no heating arrangements have been made for the comfort of passengers. In reply to this complaint, Mr Link-1 later has received advice from the General Manager, Mr G. H. Mackley, that instructions now provide that the hose connection on trains which are fitted for steam heating are to be coupled up at all times throughout the year, so that when a cold day is experienced during the warmer months, the heating can be made available. During the colder months the steam heating will be turned on every day.

Mr M. J. Savage, the Leader of the Opposition, is to visit Levin on the 18th June, when he will deliver an address to the electors.

A slight earthquake shock, taking +.he form of an upward thrust, was felt in Levin early this morning at two minutes past one.

Another of the popular Saturday night dances will be held in the Druids' Hall next Saturday evening, when the music will be supplied by Roy Lester's dance band.

A reminder is given of the concert and dance to be presented by the drama circle of the Kimberley Women's In--stittute in the Kimberley Hall to-mor-row evening. A very entertaining concert programme has been arranged and this will be followed by a. dance. An enjoyable evening is assured all who attend.

The fishing season just closed is reported to have been about the poorest for the past five or six years, probably due to floods in the rivers and streams and the fact that the Ohau River changed its course in a. few places. The Otaki river and Waikawa and Waitohu streams provided poor fishing during the past season as compared with previous years.

A reminder is given of the address to be given in the Century Hall on Thursday, May 10th, !by Dr. D. S. Milne, an exponent of British Israel truths, when his subject will be "The meaning of the British Empire." Dr. Milne is an able speaker and his address should be of considerable interest.

Alterations to the central heating system at the Regent Theatre were not completed when the cold snap set in last week but the plant is now in operation and from to-night the theatre will be as warm as the fireside. The air in the building always remains fresh the cold air being drawn off and warm air circulated throughout the ■building, thus adding considerably it o /the comfort of patrons.

The duck shooting season which opened on Tuesday, was unfavourable, .owing to the weather being against shooting, the day being still with no .winds, with, the result that ducks did not come to the decoys. Several bags were obtained, but they were not quite up to those of last year. Ducks were fairly plentiful and there appeared to be about the same number of guns as in recent years. There were few limit bags filled, even in the reduced limit.

The fine traditions of the ancient brotherhood of the sea were maintained by the Union liner Monowai in her race in mid-Tasman to the assistance of the little Finnish barque Favell. which, hundreds of miles off her course, had made an urgent radio call for medical aid for one of her crew gravely ill with appendicitis. The liner arrived safely at Wellington on Monday night only four hours late, with the man in the care of her doctor. The Favell had previously called up the Aorangi stating her trouble, but giving a latitude which placed her 600 miles north of her actual position. The Aorangi had actually altered course when a further message gave the barque's correct latitude, and the liner resumed her ordinary course after informing the Monowai,. which at once radioed to the barque asking for her position, course and speed, and whether assistance was needed.

The destruction of toheroa beds during recent months o nthe Waitarere Beach was the subject of a recommendation by Mr Linklater, M.P., to the Marine Department. The proposal provided for the appointment of a local resident as Inspector. Mr Linklater states that the Minister of Marine is taking steps to have this matter attended to, and has pointed out that the following regulations with regard to toheroas have been gazetted.—"No person can remove more than 50 shellfish at any visit except Maoris, who can take what they require for their own use. Spades or other implements that will crush shellfish are prohibited when obtaining toheroas, and no toheroas are to be removed during the months of October and November." A further matter which has claimed his attention, Mr Linklater states, is the sand-dune planting from Hokio Beach to the Manawatu River. A flying survey is now being' carried out by the Public Works Department, and as soon as it is finished, a meeting of adjoining owners of land will be called, in order that the planting of marram .grass may be proceeded with this season.