The Levin Daily Chronicle FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1935. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 12 July 1935, Page 4

The Levin Daily Chronicle FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1935. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A Justice of the Peace, if he happens to be well known, is required to sign many documents. At a meeting of the council of the Canterbury Justices of the Peace Association, a letter from, a Justice of the Peace slated that during his 11 years in office he liad signed no fewer than 15,.'527 documents.

The New Zealand Rugby team on its tour of Great Britain this year will carry two New Zealand em-signs, which will float proudly on the grounds where tliey will play and the hotels id which they will stay. This decision was come to at the meeting of the management committee of the New Zealand Rugby Union last night.

The hopes of a number of people in New Zealand to obtain part of "the Bailey Millions," an estate in Chancery "said to total £20,000,000, have-' been, dashed by the receipt of information that the claim appears to be "quite unsustainable." A company was registered in Auckland last year, under the name of Eldorado, Limited, to finance the prosecution of claims. The nominal capital of the company was £'looo ijnul the maximum allotment to any applicant was 10 shares of 10s each.

Although an extensive search has been in progress during the p.-ist three days, no trace has yet been discovered of George Hooper, the 25-year-old farm hand who has been missing from the Turakina Valley district since Monday morning. Early on Monday Mr. Hooper set Out on horseback with the intention of crossing the flooded Turakina River at the ford at the back of the homestead of Mrs. R. M. Baldwin, by whom he was employed. Later the horse was discovered standing near the ford on the opposite side of the river.

"No, girls didn't smoke when I was a girl," said a white-haired Wellington lady to an interviewer, "didn't dream of it! Now I'm told lots of them smoke as many cigarettes as their brothers or fiances do. Must be very bad for them." "Oh not necessarily," said the scribe, with a smile, "modern methods of culture and manufacture have revolutionised things. Take the most popular brands of cigarette tobaccos now—Riverhead Gold and Desert Gold. Both are virtually free from nicotine, because they're toasted, consequently harmless, and both are unequalled for quality. Life'** far mors strenuous than formerly, and the genuine 'toasted', with its calming, soothing influence, is really a boon. The three other toasted brands—Cavendish, Navy Cut No. .'! (Bulldog) and Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead) make excellent cigarettes too, but are chiefly favoured by pipe smokers." "Ah, well," conceded the old lad}-, "times have changed, as you say, and perhaps modern girls (men too!) are fortunate to have these toasted tobaccos at their service." "Believe me, Madr.n," said the journalist, "they are!"

Seventy-two shillings and sixpence <72/6) may or may not be a low price for a suit —it depends on how much style, At, and sound quality a man is buying. Add the name Clark 's to 72/6 for a tweed or worsted made-to-measure, and you have absolute satisfaction. Thirty-five years has built a reputation for suits that Clark's stand iby with determination. Every man must be entirely pleased. That's why you must visit Clark's, Levin's Best Store, for one of these 72/6 made-to-measures —the pick o'f the year at he year's picked price. Usually worth 84/-.*

Values beyond expectation at Alien's. Sheetings, pillow cases, towels, at bargain .prices. Don't delay. Shop Oit Allen's.*

Tenders are invited by the Horowhenua Power Board for the supply of three telephone huts. Specifications and plans may be seen at the Board's office.

For the June quarter, the vital statistics for Levin, as supplied by the Registrar, Mr E. E. Hirst, were:— Births: European, 19; Maori, (5. Deaths: European, 11; 2. Marriage notices issued, 8. There were no marriages performed by the Registrar during the period.

There is a possibility of the Wirokino highway remaining closed to 1 traffic for some considerable time yet, as barricades have been erected at both northern and southern ends of the flooded area, and will not be removed until the waters have completely subsided and the roadway repaired.

At seven o'clock last evening, on the Poroutawliao section of the LevinFox ton highway, a car, driven by Mr C. A. Willis, of Abel Smith Street, Wellington, who was travelling from Wellington to Feilding, came into violent collision with a cow. Although 'the car was badly damaged, the driver ■was fortunate in escaping injury.

While the cream of Southland's ploughmen were competing at Branxholme on Saturday afternoon the soil on a Lochiel farm was being most" efficiently turned over by a ploughwoman who apparently scorned the gladiatorial efforts of the males, but who wovsd, judging from the furrows on the field she was ploughing, have at least received some of the special prizes at the champion match. There have been women competitors at dog trials, and there are women pipers in Southland (says the Southland Times), but there is apparently no record of a woman having competed at a ploughing match.

Tlio first mooting of the Levin branch of tin l British Israel World Federation will bo held in Century Hal I on Wednesday evening next when Mr. CM ft, Dominion President, Major Barrows, Dominion .Secretary, and Dr. Milne, President of the Otaki Branch, will be the speaker*. The Federation is non-denominational and its members are encouraged and expected to support their own particular church to the fullest possible extent. The subject matter of these addresses lias n.n important, bearing upon the present world •crisis and « good attendance is expected.

After trying out the experiment for 12 months, the vestry of All Saints', Nelson, has decided to revert to the old system of handing round the offertory plate instead of receiving the offerings of the people in a box at the church door (says the Mail). Though the latter represents perhaps a more idealistic method, in practice it breaks down, particularly with regard to visitors and strangers, who are not used to the custom. The vestry for some personal reason regrets having to revert to the old and more generally used method, but found after trying it out for 12 months that the work of the church had been severely handicapped through a big drop in inco'nie.

Following- upon the floods in May, when the Manawatu river - broke through a stopbank and washed into the Moutoa swamp, valuable strains of flax which Massey College had raised, men were occupied in retrieving the "fans" and getting them speedily planted. The authorities also came to light with money to close the breach in the bank, and the work was finished in time to prevent the flood of Tuesday last spilling over the area for the third time. The whole of the flax is now planted and from this "nursery" millers will be able in future years to secure for commercial areas, "fans" of these strains of flax, which produce an infinitely more desirable flax fibre than that at present 'being milled.

Those householders who are contemplating carrying out interior decorations would be well-advised to consult Messrs W. H. Walker and Co., who specialise in this class of work. Their many years of experience cannot fail to be of advantage in the finer points, particularly, of the execution of work assigned to their care.*

"Davie's" change of advertisement to-day announces another list of Sale Bargains for the week-end. Coats, Frocks, Leather iCoats, and Millinery have been further reduced to effect a clearance. We suggest that you inspect these bargains before purchasing yo'ur requirements.*

Still further reductions in all varieties of provision goods are advertised in this issue by the Model Cash Stores, and housewives would do well to peruse even the small selection of values listed.*

Good buying in men's and boys' wear is illustrated in the bargains selected at random from Messrs Humphreys and Andrews' stocktaking sale, and appearing in the advertising columns of this issue.* A special Saturday offer quoted in Levin Co-operative Society's advertisement on page 7 of this issue should appeal to thrifty buyers. The offer is for to-morrow only.*

Warm undies this weather makes us think of the warmest things. Allen's (have warm undies at sweeping prices. So join the keen shoppers at Allen's.*

Further special offers in felt slippers and in ladies' and children's rubber shoes, arq among the week-end bargains at the Well-Worth Stores.*

It is the intention of the Transport Department to organise a campaign against defective motor vehicle brakes and incorrectly adjusted headlights. The campaign will be similar to that of last year, and will open on or about August Ist. The department is arranging for the co-operation of local authj orities and motor associations throughout New Zealand.

The tenth general meeting of the Levin Young Farmers' Club was held recently. The Piresidlent welcomed four new members. It was decided that the Club's next outing take the form of a trip through the General. Motors Company's assembly plant at Petone. The meeting concluded with a spirited debate o<n sheep farming v. dairy farming, hvliicli) resulted! in. a win for the dairying supporters.