The Levin Daily Chronicle WEDNESDAY, MAY, 4, 1938. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 4 May 1938, Page 4

The Levin Daily Chronicle WEDNESDAY, MAY, 4, 1938. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr. Alan Good, one of Taranaki’s most famous footballers and a noted athlete, died at Hawera on Saturday at the age of 70. In his later years a well-known farmer ant 1 land valuer, he was an All Black, a member of the first Taranaki representative' Rugby teams, and one of the outstanding runners of his time over distances from 100 yards to 440 yards. Mr. Good was president of the Opunake Racing Club.

There was quite a large attendance of electors at a public meeting last evening, when His Worship the Mayor (Mr. P. W. Goldsmith) and members of his council gave an-account of their stewardship and reviewed matters that would require consideration during the coming term. Xew candidates for council honours also addressed the meeting and outlined their opinions on various Municipal undertakings. The meeting was an exceptionally long one and a detailed report of the proceedings will appear in to-morrow’s issue.

When the doctor looked in to re plenish his capacious pouch he remarked in that half-humorous way of his, “my colleagues are always—and of course most properly—stressing the importance of pure food and pure water, but do you know, I think pure tobacco is almost as important as pure anything else.” “That’s right, Sir,” agreed the tobacconist, “but of course we can’t guarantee the purity of all the brands we have to stock.” “Quite so,” smiled the doctor, “so let’s have my usual two ounces of Navy Cut Xo. 3, I know that’s pure; been smoking it for years, and I suppose that like all the genuine toasted brands it’s as guiltless of nicotine —therefore as harmless —as it can be. Toasted certainly has a delightful bouquet.” “I know,” said the toba*«conist, “I’m selling a lot of all live toasted blends, Cut Plug Xo. 10 (Bullshead), Navy Cut Xo. 3 (Bulldog), Cavendish, Riverhead Gold and Desert Gold.” “Glad to hear it!” said the doctor, “it merits its popularity. Trust the public to know a really good thing!”

Remember Mothers’ Day-—Sunday, May Bth. .Just one day out of a whole 365 set aside to honour “Mother.’’ A gracious custom originated by our American neighbours, and now of world wide acknowledgment. On the day of days we can show appreciation of those thousand and one sacrifices so unselfishly given throughout Allen’s store. You’ll find thoughtful little suggestions, personal gifts, useful gifts, etc., just some of those innumerable little i “extras” mothers so often go without. There is no greater compliment than a handkerchief delicately embroidered and exquisitely lace-edged. Gloves, bags and hoisery make perfect practical gifts. A loving thought : Make your choice for mother at Allen’s.*

The vital statistics for Levin for the month of April and the corresponding month of last year are as follows, those for 1938 being in parentheses : European: Births, 17 (7); deaths I (1) marriages, 1 (8); marriages by registrar nil (nil). Maori : Births, nil (2) deaths, 2 (2); marriages, nil (0).

Interest was shown in the 24-hour walk of “Mr. E. ’’ round and round the Basin Reserve, Wellington, and, arduous as the test seemed, it was completed with only the stipulated rests being taken, the walker never once being off his feet during the whole period from midnight on Friday to midnight on Saturday. The walker preserved his anonymity by wearing evening clothes, dark glasses, a tennis eye-shade, and a peaked cap. After the walk, he sa-.d, he was not at all tired despite the fact that he had had no rest for the Jong period.