Shannon News FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1925.

Shannon News, 31 July 1925, Page 2

Shannon News FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1925.

His Worship hie Mayor (Mr Murdoch) was unable 1 to attend the Council meeting on Tuesday night, owing to indisposition.

The many' friends of his Worship the Mayor (Mr W.-Murdoch) will regret to hear that he is indisposed. All will join in wishing him a speedy recovery to good health.

The friends of Mrs A. Hunt, of Vance Street, will he pleased to hear she is home from the Hospital, where she underwent an operation, and that her health is much improved.

The Town Clerk reported to the Council on Tuesday evening that he was in receipt of a donation of 10s from Mr T. Gingeil towards the cemetery fund. It was decided to write to Mr Gingall and thank him lor his donation.

A special meeting of members of the Shannon Bowling Club will be hold in the Council Chambers on Wednesday next at 7.30 p.m. All members and intending members are specially requested to attend as. the business to be transacted is of great importance.

The euchre and dance held on Tuesday evening in the Parish Hah under the auspices of the Ladies’ Guild of Ven.. Bede’s was well attended and as usual proved most enjoyable. Mrs H. Easton won the ladies’ prize in the euchre tourney and Mr F. At Wilson the gent’s prize. The consolation prizes were awarded to Mrs W. H. Gunning and Mr C. Fowler.

Dealing with the letter from the stationmaster at the Council meeting on Tuesday night relative to a resolution from the Shannon Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting that the evening train be put back to reach shannon at 8.10 p.m., Cr. Thwaites, who is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, gave an emphatic denial that any such resolution had ever been carried by the Chamber and w-as of opinion that some other Chamber must have been moving in the direction referred to.

Opportunity was taken at the euchre and dance on Tuesday evening by the member’s t>l' Ven. Bede’s Ladies’ Guild to make a presentation to Mrs Mudgway, who hits gone to reside in Levin. The R<ev. Mr Parnell, in a short and appropriate speech, referred tot the good work rendered on behalf of the Guild by the departing lady and expressed regret at her departure from Shannon. Mrs L. Butt, on behalf of the ladies of the Guild, then presented Mrs Mudgway with a tea set as a token of their esteem, wishing her every happiness in her new’ home.

The fourth annual festival of the Manawatu Competition Society opened yesterday at Palmerston North. .Among the competitors in the sacred solo for ladies was Mrs R. Bishop, of Shannon, who< gained second place with htr rendering of “The Lord is Mindful of His Oiwn,” scoring 77 points, being defeated by Miss N. Killick, of Palmerston North, who gained 78 point?. There were seven entries. The judge's remarks were as follows: Bad formation of the voiwei sounds was a feature and. another weakness was in the breathing which spoilt the rhythm of the song.' The wanner, however, gave a nice performance and greatly pleased the judge, Dr. Galw.ay.

The public are reminded that the. “hard-up” dance in aid of Mr Hendrickson, who lias been an inmate ol the Palmerston North Hospital for some weeks, will be held in the Druids’ Hall this evening. Prizes will be awarded to both ladies and gents for the most original and must comical dress, while a feature of the dance will be the inclusion in the programme of a number of the oldfashioned dances for the benefit of elderly people. The promoters assure us that, so far as they- are concerned, nothing will be wanting to make the dance a most enjoyable one and as the cause is a deserving one it is to be hoped they will meet with the success that they anticipate.

The number of immigrants-arriving in Niew Zealand during the last financial year slunved an increase of 30.7 per cent, over the previous year.

Over a million pounds more butlerfat were producer! in North Taranaki during tbs season 1924-25, which closed on June 30th, than were produced in 1928-24.

The enquiry into the sale of the Poverty Buy "meat, works to Vestey Bros, cost the Government £3500. •

The schooner Warlord which was stranded at Waikotkopu last year has been sold to the John Burns Company of Auckland.

The Canterbury Bugby Union decided to protest to the New Zealand Union that no Canterbury referees had been appointed for the New Soutli Wales matches. I A conviction, with Court costs 7s, was entered against a Wanganui bricklayer who was charged at the Court recently with plying his trade on Sunday. The, defendant explained that the work was executed on his own private premises.

While a party of motorists were en route to Wellington during the week-end, they encountered a fairly heavy snowstorm at Akatarawa which caused them no little concern, as the road was a strange one to them and the snowflakes played havoc with the visibility. They were no less fortunate on the return journey to Levin by way of Packakuriki, as between Pareinata and Porirua the wheels and axle practically disappeared front sight in the mud.

A parcel of books stolen from the Christchurch Public Library was returned a few days ago, apparently by the conscience-striken thief. The parcel, which contained eight hooks, was found behind the entrance doors to the library. One of the books was missed quite recently, but the others, it is stated, disappeared ten or twelve years ago. The books are mainly classics and they appear to have been used by a student, as they are underlined on practically every page.

The State Forest Service hopes this year to plant 1000 acres of land with trees at both Balmoral' and Hamiier, North Canterbury. Altogether 672-2 acres have been planted at llamner and at Balmoral, 4234 acres in the former district, and 2488 in the latter. There is still a large area available, however, at both places, 'and aii extensive programme of planting has been arranged for each year. At Balmoral there are still 4443 acres to be planted and 4500 at Haniner. It is hoped to have this area planted in about two years’ time.

A breach of optimism prevailed the Magistrate’s Court on Friday, says the' Auckland Star. Counsel for a judgment debtor in asking for an adjournment stated that his client was a racehorse trainer. There was a race meeting in August, and the debtor was certain bis horse was going to win, and then he would pay his debts. The Magistrate, Mr E. C. Cutten, S.M., expressed the opinion that the debtor was an optimist. Counsel for debtor; “It’s a good horse, sir, but I’m sorry I can’t tell vou its name.” '.Laughter.) \ A recent paragraph in the “News” conveyed the impression that the Horowhenua Bower Board would need to get the sanction of the ratepayers for another loan of £12,000 to £15,000. This is not so as the Board has authority to raise £260,000, of which £160,000 has been taken, the last instalments being expected to carry the Board over the next three months. Thereafter it- is estimated that the £15,000 will probably complete the reticulation and construction work. The Board, at its last meeting, sanctioned the lifting of this additional money.