DISTRICT NEWS.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 7 April 1910, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

By the "Chronicle's" Own Correspondent.)

Mr and Mrs R. Davis, of Green Meadows, are at present on a visit to .Mr and Mrs .Jamieson, in tho K.ara. road. . The Rev. J. A. Mackenzie left here on Friday. A large number of people were on tho station to witness his departure. At the usual fortnightly meeting of the U.A.0.D., at which Bro. G. Quarrie, A.J)., presided, two new members were imitinted• 1 -D.l . |sro. ,). W .ISatchelar was present; also the members of the cntertainliioiifc committee. It was decided to iiokl weekly assemblies, commencing on tho 13th instant, during the winter season. A cricket mulch will be played here next Saturday between Fo.xton and Shannon. A return match with the Druids has -also been arranged. PERSONAL ITEMS. Air Gibb, son "of the Rev. Dr. Gibb, of Wellington, who has been appointed miv-sio'iiei' in charge <>i Shannon and Tokomaru, preached his first sermon here to a large congregation on Sunday. Our local chemist, Mr F. W. Deliion, iiite.ml.s shortly to sell his business and leave this district. J his will not be read without regret as Mr Denton has a large circle oi friends.

HOWLING FIXTURES. At the bowling green on Wednesday, .Messrs Clayton ami Esseni were to plav Messrs 15. Mutt -and J. Mitchell i'or tlie "Dixon Pairs." Messrs Olesryi and I'a ton have also challenged Messrs Knowles and Duneklev the holders ol the "Stansell Feathers." It is -also the intention of tlie Clnh to play off the singles championship 'at fin early date. GOOD NEWS FOR THE DISTRICT. Most of tho flaxmills ill this district will run throughout the winter. RUGBY FOOTBALL REVIVED. A meeting was recently held at the Clid) Hotel to re-lorm the Shannon Football Club. There was a good atendance and the billowing officers were elected Patron, Mr M. Movnihan ; President, Mr G. V Wood; Vice-Presidents, Messrs Merwood, Martin, Callaghan, Carter, Murray. Pa ton ; Auditor, Mr Martin; Management Committee, Messrs T. Dal/.iell, L. Tims, R. Me Lonnan, Smith, J. Martin, W. Alovnihan, A. Grimstone; Captain, Mr A. Tims, Vice-Captain, JMr L. McLennan : Treasurer. Mr W. Alovnihan ; Secretary. Air A. Grimstone; Delegates to the Rugby Union, Messrs W. Moynihnn and A. E. Grimstone. A match has been arranged for next Saturday, between Shannon and Miranui.

AirTl'AT; lAII'IiOA'EAIIvXT. The annual general meeting of the Sln.iiiion Literary Debating and Alusieal Society was held in the Druids' Hall 'on Tuesday night.

Mi- I']. J. Judd occupied the chair. The lion, .secretary, Air AY. Clayton, read the balance-sheet, which showed a substantial credit It was decided to withdraw the journal from the printers' hands. 'I be following officers and committee wero elected for the coming season: Pre-

sident, Air Gibh: vice-president. Air ,1. Galland : secretary and treasurer.

Mr AY. Clayton : committee. "Mi*sdames Laiirvig. ITensman and Aliss V. AYicklifi'e, Messrs K. .T. -1 ml(1, J. Tilling -find K. Law. Mr Galland wns sippointed editor oi the journal. It was decided to open tlit l session wiili n social evening on ilie liltli inst. At the first deflate, which takes place on the 26th i list., the debate will he on the question of "Free Trade" versus "Protection." Mr Clavton will speak for the forirer, and Air AY. 11. Gunning for the hitter.