DISTRICT NEWS,

Horowhenua Chronicle, 24 October 1911, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS,

BVENTB IN S^LAjSNON. (Chronicled by our Resident JRepresentative.l A NOd.ICENSE ADDRESS. On Saturday night two Victoria l T uiver.sity students-—.Messrs Kennedy and Al.cEldowney--addrcssed a largo meeting opposite the Post Office oil the No-license question. The speakers are both distinguished in learning and debate. Kaeh of them gave an interesting address, and was listened to with attention. The good hearing received \va.s mainly due to the efforts of "Ro'bbic," who every now and again had to settle up a would-be heckler by calling for order and a fair hearing for "the lads," as lie termed the .speakers. His repeated claim was: "Give him a fair hearing; lie. is only a boy, but lie is talking steady." At the conclusion, "Robbie," with hi.s ihafc in hand, moved "That a hearty vote of thanks be passed to the speakers." This was carried unanimously with applause; then "Robbie" dramatically flaked if there was anyone against it, but no one ventured to speak. "Robbie." then declared hi.s motion carried without a singlo opponent. _ On .Sunday night the speakers again addressed a laige meeting in the Druids' Hall. Mr A. Saunders occupied the chair. THE HOLIDAY. Yesterday (Monday) was observed as a close holiday by the business people of the town. A motor bike race brought the competitors through Shacnon, and nuin'bcr.s of idlers spoilt their time watching the riders pass through. One competitor had the misfortune to collide with a village dog, but although he received a nasty shaking, he resumed his seat and set off in the chase. Quite a gloom was spread over the town when the news of the sad 'drowning fatality at Foxton became known. LAWN TENNIS. A party of players journeyed from Foxton and played a match with the local players* on the Shannon court. The visitors were hospitably entertained at an afternon tea, supplied by Alesdamos Gardiner and Bromley, who were assisted by the other ladies of the local cluh in attending to the visitors. The following is the result of the match (Foxton players 'being mentioned first in each case) : — Ladies' Doubles. Misses Edwards (9) beat Miss Atkinson and Miss Laurvig (8). Miss Cooke and Miss Boublor (0) beat Mrs Laurvig and Miss Duiiokley (7). Men's Doubles. "Phillips and Staples (9) beat Kingston and Murray (n). l\el!ow and Kurrio (Ti) 'beat Gardiner and Kingston (o). Combined Doubles. Stephens and .Miss F. Edwards (7) lost to Mowbray and .Miss Atkinson (D). Clemett and .Miss Edwards (9) heat Murray and Miss Diinckley (I). Phillips and Miss Cook (9)' beat Muray and -Mrs Laurvig (0). .Staples ind Miss Baubler ((')) beat Kingston and Miss Laurvig (2) . Men's Singles. Cleinett (2) lost to Mowbray (.'*). Phillips (!)) beat Murray (()).' iSf.lipics (9) beat Kingston (.'!). Kellow (91 boat Gardiner (8). Furrie (2) lost to Muray (0). Totals: Foxton. 99: Shannon, fifi.