THE Shannon News TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1921.

Shannon News, 2 August 1921, Page 2

THE Shannon News TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1921.

The first of the Druids’ fortnightly dances will be held on August 12. Mr Stan. Gunning, of Wairarapa, is at present visiting Mrs W. H. Gunning. The Borough Council was informedat Friday night's meeting by the localbranch of the" Bank »of New Zealand that- the increased rate of interest on overdrafts to 7 per "cent, would take effect as from August 1. At the conclusion of his visit to Shannon on Saturday, Mr E. Newman, M.P., was warmly thanked by the Mayor for the attention he always gave to matters concerning the town, and the promptitude with which replies were sent to any matters referred to him. Mr Newman, in reply, sauhhis home was at the other end of the electorate, therefore he would always be. glad to hear of.the requircnients of this district, so that he could give them his attention. He asked nothing better than to be kept in touch-with Shannon and district. Before leaving for home, Mr Newman was onte,rtained at/ lunclr by The Mayor and councillors.

Mr E. Newman, M.P., -informed a News reporter on Saturday that the next session of Parliament would open on September 15 or 22. He expected that it would be a long and strenuous session. Arrangements lor the Fancy Dress Bail on Friday night are now well in nauu, and all possible is being done to'make the function an enjoyanle and happy time. The prizes for best fancy dresses are now on view in Mrs DuncKley’s window.

Many people on this Coast will regret to learn of the death of Mrs Isabella Dempster, relict of the late Mr George Dempster. Both were at one time residents oi Otaki. The deceased lady passed a\fay at lier residence, Glen itoadj Wellington, on ,Fridaf morning after a long illness.' Two daughters and a son are left to mourn their loss. One of these is Mrs C. Perry, of Longbuhi. The Misses McKegg, io Levin, are sisters of the deceased, and Mr Wiu, McKegg, of Shannon, is a brother.

At the Borough Council meeting on Friday tljo Mayor referred to the death of Mrs- Gardner, who was a pioneer of the town, and a worthy citizen., He moved that a letter of condolence be forwarded the bereaved relatives, the motion being seconded by Cr. Murray, and carried with‘the Council standing. . At a meeting of the Reserves and Roads Committee, held alter the Borough Council ineetirigmn Friday evening, matters pertaining to. the beautifying scheme -were; discussed. The fencing, planting and laying ont of the plot near the railway station was estimated by Cr. Spencer to cost\£loo. As the Council had only £25 in hand for the work, it was considered N advisable to hold the matter over until next meeting, in the meantime the Committee to find out what prospects there were of raising. more funds. Cr. Hyde agreed to approach some of the local talent with a view to forming a concert party to first play in Shannon and afterwards visit the neighbouring towns.

The directors of the Shannon Dairy Co. are making an effort to induce the Department of Agriculture to start a small experimental plot in Shannon, so that first-hand knowledge can be obtained with regard to our local soil, and by what method the best results can be obtained in cropping. In this matter the directors can rest assured that they have not. only the backing of the ’ shareholders, but the whole of the’farmers in the district: The fact is undeniable that, with the correct treatment, our soil will produce double what it is doing to-day, and nothing will appeal to farmers so much as a practical illustration of this truth.

A Christchurch syndicate,'fully realising the popularity of indoor bowling, has laid down a two-rink green in the heart of the city, and although it'has only been open for a week, it has “been well patronised, both in the afternoon and evenings. Buyers for butter and cheese are on the warpath in Taranaki. It is reported that one offer for cheese would enable the factory concerned to pay out to suppliers 2s 3£d per lb of but-ter-fat this season. The ; factory did did not close; ■ believing that prices will further improve.

The • London correspondent of the Sydney 'Sun, in an article on the Premiers attending the Imperial Conl'er : ence in London, tells this story of Mr Massey, New Zealand’s representative: Eager to show its guests the utmost hospitality/ the British Government sent Mr Massey tickets for a box at the Derby ,and provided a fine car for his transport. It was characteristic of the man that he refused to go. ‘‘New Zealand did not send-me here to see the Derby,” he said, and the protestations of others were of no avail. -