Local & General

Chronicle (Levin), 9 December 1948, Page 3

Local & General

Mowing Of Borough Streets The borough foreman, Mr. W. Robertson, is at present busily engaged in mowing the grasshon the sides of the streets within the borough. The results so far "are excellent and the town will have a- very favourable appearance for the forthcoming holiday season. Christmas Approaches That Christmas is justv around the corner is shown in local shops, many of which are receiv•ing special attention. Several have recently received a_ coat of paint and others -have been generaily brightened up. Shop windows are also receiving special. attenion and it is indicated that Shannon "will have a very bright Christmas indeed. Toys and novelties, as well as other goods not available or on a quota last year, are now on open display. Ladies At Bowls Although conditions were not particularly favourable for the usual ladies' day at the Shannon Bowling Club's greeii on Tuesday, there was a good attendanee, The first of -the pairs competitions were played and the following were the results: — Mesdames Graham and Hunter beat Mesdames Wilson and Coglan, Mesdames Peni and Laing beat Mesdames Edmonds and Stern, Mesdames Edmonds and Stern ' beat Mesdames Wilson and Coglan. Members are requested to endeavour to complete one game before next Tuesday. Opening Of Street A petition for the opening up of Matai Street, Tokomaru, from Rata Street to Matipo Street, was received from Mr. P. Sheridan and six others at yesterday's meeting of the Horowhenua County Council. The' work, about six chains, would give the petitioner a frontage to his house and would be of great advantage. to the signatoriea, f^aid the communication. If the council was going to spend any money in the riding, it might well be Spent in better places, commented Cr. J. H. P. Liggins. It was decided to reply to the effect' that 'the council was unable to accede •to the request at present.