Shannon Notes.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 13 July 1915, Page 2

Shannon Notes.

(From Our Own Correspondent). Mrs. Holbrook, ol Paliuorstou North, has been appointed as a relieving teacher at the Shannon School in place of Miss Maynard. "MAORI CONCERT. Oiir Maori allies gave a concert in the Druids' Hall on Friday night. I'he entertainment was under the auspices of the Maori Patriotic Committee. An excellent program of twenty items was offered to the audience. Long before the hour appointed for the concert to begin the public was invited by the by Maoris to contribute to the Patriotic Fund by purchasing rosettes— a good many of which were sold. There was a fairly nuineroiie audience. The performance began with a haka, danced with much gesturing and admirable precision. A plaintive song, sweetly sung "Kate O'lShane," was given oy Mitss Marie To Hiwi. Another haka by eight Maoris in costume followed. 'Miss Nicholson sang r 'Sing, Birdie-, Sing," very sweetly. Then followed a poi dance by seven Maori gtrle in appropriate dresses. They were members of the Ohau Hockey Club and very prettily they danced. Misses To Hiwi r.nd Wehipeihana sang "Home to Our Mountains," and won an encore. A Highland sehottisclie by six mombers of tho Ohau Ladies' Hockey Oluti won an encore. The fluia ladies, numbering six, then favoured the audience with a poi dance, which they gave with much grace and precision, and were encored. During an interval there was a sale of Maori baskets, etc., but the audience did not seem in a buying humour. The second half opened with a part song by the ladies of tho Ohau Hockey Club. Mr W. Perrenara was encored for hits singing of "Just Btho/'c the Battle, Mother." There were other liaka«, and there were poi dances by the Hum and 'Mauakau ladies. Miss Nicholson sang again and answered an encore by "Homo Sweet Homo" in Maori lor which she had another loud recall. In thanking the audience for their patronage tho manager said the company had raised about £150 by their efforts. A very pretty act in which the national songs of the Allies were sung conducted tho concert.

A mail named William Murray ha-d the misfortune to cub himself badly on the knee with a flax hook ou Friday. He was attended to byi i)r Hislop who put in the necessary stitehes. Another man at the same mill cut hie foot badly severing a main artery and had to bo carried home. Mr Hallani is laid up with a throat affection. DJSB*miNu"sOWbTY. The weather again fought against the Debating Society on Tuesday night and when the hour of meeting arrived there was but a small assemblage. The newly-elected president, Mr Hensman occupied the chair. The proceedings took the foruT of a "Poet's Evening," each member reading selections from ills favourite poet. A letter was received from the i'aliiierston North Debating SooTely abking the Shannon .Society to have a competitive debate at a date to be fixed. Mr Clayton proposed "That tho letter be acknowledged and the Palmerston North Society informed that this society will be pleased to consider tho proposition later ou in tho session." The motion was seconded by Mr Exall and agreed to. Mr Exall gave selections from Cowpers poems, including "Table Talk," ''The Olney Hymns," and "Boadicea." Mi , Trainer referred to the statue of Boadicea in London under which was inscribe!! tlio lines from Ooivper's poem "Regions Caesar never knew thy posterity sTiall eway."

When tender oabes, oppressed i>y croup. Lie gasping in their little cots, Their anguished parents o'er them stoop. And strive to save the tiny tote. To such ae these, there conies a boon, Which need no doctor,- but a spoon, A syrup, (soothing, safe and sure-World-famous "Woods" Groat Peppermint Cure." )

Mr'Henwnan remarked that, to> been nearly drowned twice in the Owe, the river on the banks of which Conper wrote that well-lmown hymn: l*ott Moves in a Mysterious Way." Mr Clayton had selected Tom Hood a& his favourite poet, and amused the auWenee with many extracts from that humorous writer, "Agricultural Distress," "Please to Ring the Jiell,' , . "Faithless Nellie Gray," and "The Dream of Eugene Aram." Miss Stace entertained the company with selections from Ella AVTieeler Wiloox.-. This was followed by Mr Sinclair, wflo read extracts from the patriotic poet Iludyard Kipling, file pieces selected being "The Flag of England," "The Absent-minded Beggar," and "Boots" and "J3ig Steamers" were also let'crrcd to, together with "Barrack Room Ballads" and "The Relief of Kimberley." Mi.Sβ Wickcliffe read an original poem by a local 'poetess entited "The Shannon Hockey Club," an amusing production which was received with applause. Mr Trainer made reference to John Keats's works. He poiufcd zni that it is just one hundred years ago since Keats He also gave readings from an Australian poet. Mr H'euisman apologised for not reading from Burns an lie had intended and read an original poem on the.war. This concluded the programme and the president urged those present to ■ try and keep the society going.