shannon Notes.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 11 March 1915, Page 2

shannon Notes.

[By oar Resident Representative.]

Our P' 1 !> 1 i<■ school is being well looked after by the Board's officers just now I ore man of works has been taking a.iLrements for asphalting the Jrill 1 _>1 lio truant officer has been on the look-out for truants, and last. iiut not least, the medical officer' Dr Gunn—lias been inspecting the sclnlais. .sounding tlieir lungs and examining their organs of seeing and hearing, and making a thorough inspection as to their healthy or unhealthy condition. Entries for the Presbyterian flower show and sale ol work are coming in freely. The show will be opened on l< riday at 2.30 p.m. and be continued all Saturday . The residents of .Moutoa arc not going to he behind hand in contributing to the Belgian Fund. Lt has been arranged to hold a sports gathering jr. Br Wall's property on Wednesday, .March 24. A capital programme of horse races and foot races has been prepared ; £30 in cash has been promised and also some 40 trophies for the various events. 'he Catholic concert which is preparing for St. Patrick's Day, March 17, promises to be a great success. Talent from Wellington, Palmerston N'orth and Dannevirke is coming to shine at the Gillandia Hall for the occasion. .Mrs Butler has organised a orchestra which will play two popular pieces as overtures. BOWLING AND TENNIS. On the bowling green and tennis court there was a goodly muster of players on Wednesday afternoon. The championship medal competitions w.-ie continued. Mensman and I'oach (10) defeated Caiman and Butt (18). Gardiner and Fargher (23) defeated MclCcnzie ;twl Stephenson (19) Friendly games were played between Venn and Shankland (20) and Clayton and Gunning (16); also Hook and Gallaiul (2(H v. Maxwell and Gibson (10). On the tennis courts there were many friendly contests. There was an interesting game between Hennessv and Bovis, the former being the winner. Mrs Lanrvig and Miss Tremewan played Misses Hughes and Crawley and each won a set. Mi's Doidge and Bovis heat Mrs Pickett and Hook. Mrs l!n;ich and Miss Tremewan provided afternoon tea.