Local & General

Chronicle (Levin), 13 February 1948, Page 3

Local & General

Personal . Mrs. Grantham, of Trenthaih, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. August, of Stout Street. - ' " 1 Mrs. F. Denton returned- hdbie on Saturday moming af.ter spending a holiday in the- Hawk'e's" Bayi district. , Dixon Cup Bowling Rink . . A strong rink, comprising Messrs. R. Hook, I. P. Hemmingsen, E. Thorne and V. Robinson, will represent the Shannon Biowling Club against the Foxton Clufc's rink at Foxton for the Dixon Cup on Saturday afternoon. This trophy is one of the major trophies for competition in the Manawatu Bowling Centre's competitions ' and the local rink are confident of success. ' '

Croquet Tourney Much interest is being sustaihed . by players on the local croquet lawn the sealed handicap. Yankee tournament proving most -popular The Saturday competitions, saw another .change in the position of the championship chart. ■ Mrs. Bell'nowleads the senior section, while Mrs. Thorne, tops the junior hon-, ourS. It is many ye§rs since local summer sports players have been able to enjoy their games in such glorious weather, Cyclists On The Mai Riders of bicycles* who breach the borough by-laws and traffic regulations by riding oh footpaths.' ,9r .pding unlighted machines are •to.be prosecuted. The matter was discussed by members of * the Shannon Borough Council on Tuesday evening and it .was stated that many cases have been reported ,-within the last few weeks. The practice is exceedingly dangerous and it was resolyed to ask for the assistance of the local police in having'the practice stopped.