SHANNON NOTES

Horowhenua Chronicle, 1 March 1915, Page 2

SHANNON NOTES

[by our Kesident Representative./ U.A.O.D. Tho Shannon Lodge oi Druidis hold their quarterly meeting on Thursday evening. 'there was a good attendance of members and A.I). Bio. "Virgins presided. Amongst the correspondence whs a letter from JJro. E. W. Arnold, ol the Expeditionary Force at Cairo, .sending fraternal greetings and stating that the troops were keen to get at the oiieuiy. Li a case of application "or sick pay in ease ol an accident to a member who was unfinancial at the time of occurrence but had paid up since, it was decided to refer Jiiin to the rule on the subject. I'he committee of tho Presbyterian flower show was granted tlie use of tlie tables, shooting gallery and quoits ror the show oii ivtarch 12 and 13. Tho matter of the Lodge making use of the .Friendly 'Societies' dispensary at Pnlmerston North as deferred till next meeting tor further information. Bro. C. H. tJardiner presented His report ol the proceedings of the Grand Lodge, and was accorded a vote of thanks on me motion of Bio Quarrie seconded by Bro. lilllier, and it was decided unanimously that his expenses should bo paid by the lodge. The Flaxmillers Union were granted the use of the J.odge's ropes for their picnic. After passing accounts the lodge was closed in due form.

The medical inspector will pay a visit to the Shannon school on Monday, March Bth.

Some trouble has been caused Ik-it by the action of several boys who damaged the pavilion of tho recreation reserve, breaking the windows mid -cmoving a portion of the ridging of the roof. It is understood that the damage, done Mill be paid for, but it is to be hoped that tho boys will take warning, or else some more severe measure - will have to be taken.