LOCAL AND GENERAL

Chronicle (Levin), 29 September 1947, Page 3

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Mr. S. Kee'n,- of Taumarunui, is. spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. E. Cheste'r, Stout Street. Mrs. N. Birch ' and Mrs. V. J. Simpson, of New Plymouth, wefe ,the weekend guests of Mrs. W. Clough, Sheehan Street. Mr. Aian Rogers, of Wellington, spent the weekend as the guests of Mr. and Mrs.'G. Fitzgerald, Plim-r mer Terrace. Mr. M. H. Oram, M.P., and Mrs. Qram were visitors to Shannon on Saturday, when Mr. Oram officially opened the flower show conducted by the W.D.F.F. at the Druids' Hall. Miss Margaret Hennessy, who was until recently on the relieving staff of the Shannon School, was the recipient of a presentation from the school staff. Miss Hennessy is now on the teaching staff of the Palmerston North Central School. Races Popular The Otaki Racing Club's meeting on Saturday attracted a large following from Shannon. Apart from those who made the trip i'n private cars, there was a good crowd on both the bus and the trains. The football match between the New Zealand Maoris . and a Wellington team, played at Wellington attracted a number of local Maoris to the capital city. Whitebait on the Run It is reported that there has been quite a good run of whitebait in the Manawatu River. Some good catches are reported from Foxton, but so far the catches around the Buckley and Moutoa banks have not been large. It is hoped that the bait will reach this area within a few days. Although the season opened on September 1, there have been no whitebait in the river owing to the numerous freshes, which have caused the water to become very discoloured. Summer Sport Over the weekend members of both the bowling club and tennis club have been busy making preparations for the commencement of their respective seasons. Working bees have been doing excellent work at the tennis courts and everything is ready for the opening. The bowling club has its green in good order, and will officially open on October 18. On Saturday October 4, a gala day will be held on the green, when an invitation is extended to all new and intending members ' to be present. The Croquet Club will also open its season on October 18.