DISTRICT NEWS.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 3 July 1913, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

EVENTS IN SHANV ; \ (Chronicled by Our ReeHant •' preventative.. DEHATIXG SOCIETY. It was ladies' evening at the I)o----b Society on Monday evening, and there were many ladies and gentlemen members of tiie Society assembled in tho .Druids' Hall. After the formal business had been disposed (if the ladies took possession of the stage. A mysterious-looking curtain with \arions apertures cut in to was the cans; , of much speculation. A number <;f the ladies performed iji l)urles(|iie in wliich they described themselves as members of the "Free and Accepted Lady Druids." They were attired in grotesque costumes and went through a ccronii'iiy which elicited much merriment. The lady Arch Druid said their iirst duty was to elevate themselves above that grovelling insect called man. They were a bold band. Here the appearance of a toy mouse showed how bold they were -most of them screaming and getting on chairs. The Arch Druid asked them not In go into hysterics over such a trifle. The lodge then sang the lady Druid ode:— We're a gang of sisters gay. "And man at last has had his day; ''.Ue's not in it any more. "We should have done this thing before.'' An initiation followed in which two candidates were led in blindfolded to ride the goat. ''Mring in the Mucker. , ' said the Arch Druid, and "The Mucker' , was led in. His appearance so frightened the members that the idea of riding him was (|iiitc lorgi.tten. The lodge was ikn closed amidst the laughter of the audience. Miss Steele sang ".My Aiu Folk" very sweetly. .Miss AloCnll .smug "The Three Ki.shers" with much expression. Airs Gibson, who acted as Mistress of Ceremonies, then called for competitors for sight-reading and .Messrs AlcKonzio. Tilling, Kargher. Trainer. Clayton and l']\all came forward. The result of the contest was a victory for Air Trainer, who received the prize, a mysterious package with a humoioii:acknowledgmt :nt. Mrs Gibson sang

"Island ol' Dreams" very eifcctively. Then (here was a cdiii{K'iiti<lll. There was a Lie between .Mr McKcnzie and .Mr Trainor wliicli \v;\s decideil by a show of hands in Favour of the latter <j.cnt!einaii. .Mis« Harris .liiivc a iead/.-!<j; ".leannie's Di-an's A])])cal." a pathetic story ol Scottish lilc wiili niucli lecliiip;. .Miss Laurviji Siiiiijn "Can '.on I' ?" with mio'l exjii'ession and won an encore which she answered with

"Summer Niglils."' Supper followed, and tlic ''men , man" was allowed ii assist in carrying il i , mind.. A yew pleasant itciiihj; was brought to a close with "Auld I —ii 11*_*; Sync" ii lid three cheers lor tlio ladies.

.MKTifoms! cJirucn ; .kahk- ' WVA.L TO .Ml! IITDK. A farewell "social" was tendered to the |{ev. N. Hyde by the members 1 f the .Methodist Church 011 Wednesday evening. Mr Jlyde is leaving Shannon lo iincloi'lalve evangelistic work in other centres. His place will be supplied by the Rev. •J Crawford, who is coining; herf* from (ireyinouUi. TLei'e was a atteiuLance. includinji; tlie members of the Band of Hope. The iir>t part of the entertainment consisted of an exhibition of photographs, illustrative of mission work in Ihe back blocks of the Taranaki district, from Stratford to 'I lie picture was show 11 by means ol an acetylene lantern, kindly lent by .Mr Crainwald. The Hev. X. Hy.b Have a cK'scri|)tire lectins, in which he- explained the difficulties and hardships which are experienced by settlers in these otif-of-the-wav parts of (he dominion. Mr 10. J. Jtidd presented i\ trophy by .Mrs Oibson for the tennis toiiinainent to the winner. Miss M. Tremewan. Ihe men's trojihy had been won Ly Mr Jnd'l. who donated its money value to the Sunday School funds. Mrs Carter, on behalf of the eon;j;ro,uation. presented. Mr Jl.yde with a travelling bay and a pair of hair brushes a.s a farewell memento. She assured Mr Hyde they wei'e all .sorry at his departure, for he had worked auioiiiist (hem conscientiously land well. All wished him God's blessing and prosperity and happiness in his new sphere of labour. Mr Hyde, in acknowledging the gift, said he had only done his duty: the pleasure that he had felt in working -amongst them had been sufficient compensation for him. He wished the congregation every blessing and hoped they would extend the, same kindly treatment to his successor a.tliey had shown to himself. JJe thanked them all very heartily, and assured (hem he would lalw.ays remember his .stay in Shannon wit 11 pleasure. After refreshments had lieen partaken of Ihe meeting closed with the singing of the. Do.xology and the Benediction pronounced bv the Hev. X. Hyde.