Local & General

Chronicle (Levin), 29 March 1949, Page 3

Local & General

Personal * ! Mrs.-W. Robertson • and Miss G. Chester have' returned to Shannon after spending a holiday with jtheir sister, Mrs. L. Wilson, in the Tauranga district. Mr. an-d Mrs. J. B-. Bateman, who, [have been spending a fe-w.'days 'with Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Bateman,Grand Street, left yesterday forWellington. . ' Mrs-. E. Retter and Mrs. -A. S. •.Hyde and her son, Peter, have returned home after spending a holiday in 'Carterton as the guests of Mrs. Retter's daughter, Mrs. M. Waterson. Heavy Frost Causes Damage Many home gardeners in Shannon suffered loss as the result-' of the very heavy frost whlch whs experienced yesterday morning. .Tomatoes and pumpkins • suffered most -from this frost, whieh is one of the earliest experienced in this district for some years. Interest In Cricket Considerable interest is being taken locally in the fine performance displayed by the Shannon cricket team this season. With a lead of five points, Shannon is in a handy position to win the Hall, Shield." "^Next Saturday" will see the^ deciding match played-on the. local domain, when the home '"team meets Weraroa. This match should attract a good gathering of specta- ' tors, as it is nine years since Ihe local cricketers were in a similar position. In the 1939-40 season the local team won the Hall Shield. School Jubilee Meeting Members of the various committees in connection with the arrangements .for the forthcoming diamond jubilee of the Shannon School are reminded that a general meeting is to be held in the school tomorrow evening (Wednesday) , commencing at 8 p.m. As there is much to be discussed, a full attendance is requested. The joint secretaries, Messrs. L. J. Bowler and J. T. Bovis, advise that as • the result of the recent radio broadcast, several ex-pupils whose addresses were formerly unknown have advised that they wisfy jbo ... attend the celebratiofls. 5