Shannon News FRIDAY, JULY 3, 1925.

Shannon News, 3 July 1925, Page 2

Shannon News FRIDAY, JULY 3, 1925.

The vital statistics for Shannon for the month ending June 30th are: — Births 4, deaths nil, marriages 5.

In reply to a query from Cr Richardson as to when the water scheme will be completed, the Mayor stated at the Council meeting on Tuesday evening, that it would he finished this week.

During the month of June rain fell on 16 days, giving a total of 4.89 inches, the heaviest day's rain being .61 inches on the 25th. Last June’s figures are 4.77 inches .on 17 days. For the half year 22.17 inches of rain has fallen as against 22,29' inches for the corresponding period in 1924.

An unfortunate accident happened to the 15 months old.child of Mr and Mrs W. Cochrane, of Stout Street, on Wednesday, jwhen the little fellow fell off a chair fracturing his arm at the elbow. Yesterday morning he was removed to the Palmerston N. Hospital for X-ray treatment.

When the complaints from residents re the bad cohditions o.f the approaches from the streets to their residences was under discussion at the 'Council meeting on Tuesday night, Gr. Curran said those ratepayers who had not got footpaths should at least have a decent track to their homes.

Owing to the continuous wet weather the men, employed in the flax industry have lost a considerable amount of time, during the past few weeks. This will of course affect the business of the township, which is large dependent upon the flax industry.

The members of the Shannon Boys’ social Club intend holding a street si all on Saturday next for the purpose of raising funds towards purchasing gymnasium equipment for the club. This is a most worthy object and the organisers will feel grateful if the public will give their hearty support by forwarding donations of goods, produce, etc., for the stall.

A final reminder of the Choral Society’s concert to be held on Sunday night is given and by the advertisement it will be easily seen that the Society has undertaken to- present an ambitious programme. The printing oi the' synopsis will add Interest to the patrons, as it will help them to understand the. musical theme better. The rehearsal on the whole was a good one: choir and soloists were in good form and the audience may look forward to a rich treat. Mangaore residents are reminded of the bus that will leave there at 7 p.m. returning after the concert. The concert starts at 8.15.

At a meeting of the Shannon branch of the N.Z. Farmers’ Union on Wednesday evening, it. was decided to write” to the Horowhenua County Council asking them to proceed immediately with the repairs to the small bridge on the west side of the railway line just outside the Borough boundary on the road to Makerua. It was pointed out that two petitions had already been forwarded to the Council asking them to do the repairs, but up to the present they had done nothing. It was also decided to draw, the attention of Crs. Whyte and Barber to the bad state of the main road between Shannon and Makerua and at the same time point •out that this being a main road it should receive more attention.

The death occurred at the Palmerston Hospital on Tuesday last of Mr j. Logan Chandler, a very old resident of the Shannon district. The deceased, who would have 'been 0,1 years of age in October next, came to Australia nearlv 70 years ago and for some time after his arrival worked on the gold diggings, later coming to New Zealand, where he also followed the occupation of gold digger. He came to the Shannon district about 25 years ago and for many years was in the employ of the late Mr Venn. Prior to coming to the colonies the late gentleman served in the Navy, during the Crimean War. The deceased never married and it is believed he had no relatives in New Zealand. The funeral took place at Shannon yesterday afternoon.

A reminder is given that the benefit social and dance in aid of Mr G. liendricksen, who was injured on the football field and is now an inmate of the Palmerston North Hospital, will he held in the Druids’ nail this evening, when a good time is assured those who attend.

Consumers of electric light and power in the Horowhenua Power Board’s district are reminded that, owing to the Public Works Department having to make certain alterations on the transmission line from Mangaore, the power will be shut off throughout the district on Sunday next from 9 a.m. to 2> o’clock. Consumers are warned that the lines are liable to become live at any time during those hcKU/rs.

A surprise visit was paid to Mr and Mrs J. Duschenski, of Marionoto, on Monday evening by a large number of their Mends, for the purpose of farewelling them, Mr and , Mrs Duschenski being about to leave the district to take up their residence m Uannevirke. A most happy evening was spent in sqng and story, during which Mr Wiggins, on behalf of the residents of Marionoto and the hosts’ many Shannon friends, presented Mr Duschenski with a beautiful cut glass howl as a token of the esteem m which he and . Mrs Duschenski were held, arid in doing so wished them every happiness and . prosperity in their new home. Mr Duschenski thanked him for his kind wishes.

Last evening the Australian Scottish Ladies’ Pipe Band and Concert Party appeared in the Mainland Theatre before a fairly good house, receiving a splendid reception, lhe programme submitted was a good one comprising vocal items, Scotch and Irish dancing, elocutionary items and pipe and drum selections, all of which were well rendered, and drawing forth rounds of applause, the audience in a number of items demanding encores. Altogether the show was one of the cleanest and brightest that has yet visited Shannon and as they intend visiting Shannon on their return visit from the South Island, it is safe, to say they will receive a hearty welcome hack.

Rain has recently fallen in parts of South America for the first tune since 1851..

The gate takings at the Bebbington Shield match, Biush v. Dannevirke, at Pahiatua last week, amounted to £6O, a record, the previous best being £3O.

It is anticipated that it will cost between £2OOO and £2500 to buy land for and build farmers’ sale yards at Woodville, and the five auctioneering firms are prepared to contribute £250 each towards the cost.

As showing the remarkable increase in the value -of property in and around Auckland the sale / of the model dairy farm owned by John Court, Ltd., can be cited. The property, which comprises 220 acres, has been sold to a syndicate for, it is understood, over £75,000, which is over £34« per acre. . Three years ago the property was bought by 'Messrs Court at £124 an acre and m>ade into a model farm. The recent sale does not include the stock.