District News.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 25 September 1912, Page 3

District News.

EVENTS IN. SHANNON. (Chronicled by Our Resident Last night the Shannon Literary and Debating Society brought its season to a close with a. "social" given by tlio men of. the society The last "sociat" was given by the ladies, and on that occasion they took full advantage of the position and debated for the edification of tho audience (the men) "Should the wife have an allowance." Last night the men returned the compliment. Tho Rev. Mi' McKenzic opened the proceedings by stating that this was an epoch-making occasion, and the time had arrived for forming "the anti-female society for the promotion of happiness amongst men." The Rev. gentleman waxed humorous and was boisterously supported by the men who were sealed on the stage while the andienco (the ladies) made calls and interjections. Rev. Mr Palmer treated the company to a song, for which ho was deservedly encored? mid he responded later. Mr Trainer rose as a women's champion and argued the anti-female society was doomed to failure from the inception. This sentiment • brought hoots from the men and rounds >of appreciation from tho women. The speaker got in some good jibes, and for his trouble was nearly expelled by force. Mr Waterson gave a comic Scotch song, which was well received. Mr Sinclair recited a humorous pi poo and was encored. Mr W. Law was in good voice, and sang a pleasing little song. Mr Logan's recitation on "Bachelors' Tax" brought the house down. Mr Clayton, who is the comedian of the Society, made the hit of the evening, in his patter song on the anti-female society ; his loral hits were apt, humorous and pointed, but without malice. Tho Rev. Mr McKenzie said he was sure they Were all agreed, and it was amply demonstrated there was need for the society. He called on them to join in the known rollick, "For He's a-Jolly Good Fellow." Tn this ,Vtio men were all agreed, and thej/- sang it lustily. , 1 Mr Harold Hook gave. a violin solo, and received a warm round of applause. Tn the competitions Mrs "ferry was first in the ladies musical chairs, fn the gentlemen's musical chairs Mr W. Law was first. Tn the "trilby" guessing, Mrs Law, who guessed eight out of a possible ton, was the winner. This was quite a feat. The winners of tho oratorical competition and competitive debate respectively were presented by the Rev. Mr McKenzie. on behalf of the Society, with their prizes. Mrs Murdoch, winner of the oratorical competition, received eight volumes of Every Man's Library: and Mr Hensman, winner of the competitive debate, eight volumes of Home University Library. After partaking of refreshments, the company sang "God Save the King," and concluded with Auld Lang Syne. SHANNON'S FIRST LAMBS. Mr Cickers, the well-known buyer for the Wellington Meat Export Company, received the first lambs of the season from the Shannon district. They were u beautiful lot, and were bred by Mr C. B. Robinson, of Buckley.