Shannon News TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1926.

Shannon News, 25 May 1926, Page 2

Shannon News TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1926.

Mrs G. Duke, of Wellington, is visiting her brother, Mr Spencer, sear., of Stafford Street.

Tire management of the Loo Tchung Lae Go. of Chinese magicians, have hooked the Maoriland Theatre for Tuesday, June lot.

In this issue -the proprietors of the Shannon Laundry notify that orders for dyeing, . dry cleaning, hat blocking and laundry can be left at- the Shannon Go-operative Dairy Co.'s Store. A special attraction at the Maoriland Theatre on Wednesday evening is the appearance of Rin Tin Tin, the wonder dog, in the film “Find Your Man." Mr Bartholomew, of die Bank of New Zealand’s'local staff, has received notice of Ms transfer t-o. Ka.ikoura. Mr Bartholomew will take up his new position in about ten days’ time. Mr and, Mrs H. Chapman, of Christchurch, were the guests of Mr and Mrs J. Hyrie, of Buckley, last kyeel-: Mr Chapman is Traffic Manager in the Railway Department at Christchurch. At the Manawatu competitions, Mr and Mrs R. Bishop, of Shannon, who are' taking part, have been doing well. Mr Bishop has secured first place- for the tenor solo and Mrs Bishop first place for vocal solo for ladies, restricted to those wlio have never won a first prize. Mr and Mrs Bishop were also- first in the duet.

Those dull wintry days can ;; he brightened very much by adorning your rooms with the pretty effects of colours. Howard Andrew, Ltd., have imported a splendid line of . silk and cotton bed spreads at a very l° w price in beautiful shades. See advt. on page 2.*.

The Library Committee continue to add new books -to the Library. Last week 80 new volumes were placed in the shelves for circulation, while a further lot is expected to arrive shortly, among the latter being a number of the latest books, some of which have not yet reached the Dominion. The addition of these now hooks should help to bring new mem bers to the library. A petition is being presented to the Public Works Department asking for a bridge over the Otarau si ream, at the bottom end of .Sheehan street. Before' the Mangahao hydro-electric works were commenced this stream could be crossed safely, there always being a good crossing and little water in the creek. The extra water now coining down from the Mangahaoi works makes the crossing more difficult and at flood times impossible. lit is necessary for some' residents to cross this stream to gain access to their property.

Ngaruahoe in eruption -presents an impressive spectacle from the Main Trunk Dine. The Rev. J. D. McArthur, who was a traveller by. *the Limited last week, mentioned to a Chronicle representative that the glow in the sky could be seen at O.liakune, and the reflection ibecame more vivid until Waimarino was reached, where the train approaches within twelve miles of the volcano. Here the eruption could be distinctly seen, huge masses, of volcanic matter and red hot rock being thrown out about every five minutes. The rocks which, were really of 'enormous size, looked little bigger than marbles, and, falling back on the mountain sides, were visible rolling down the steep slopes until they lost their incandescence. Ah other curious leffect tcaine from the deep gullies filled with molten rock and lava, the glow from which gave the impress ton that one was looking through cracks in the mountain side. A dense (black pull of ! smoke hung over the lop of Ngaruahoe, and the under side of t-liie was lit up vividly by the flames of the crater. Altogether the spectacle was a striking manifestation .of the mighty natural forces at work. in the earth and it held the undivided attention of all the passengers who crowded on to the platforms to view the eruption.

The great iinter'estj taken Jin the opening -of the Horowhenua Boxing Association activities can be gauged by the fact that the secretary of the New Zealand Boxing Council, Mr G. P. Alridge, and members of the Council, will arrive in Levin -on Wednesday for the Tournament, which will be held that night in the Be. Luxe Theatre at 8 p.m. Several car loads will come from Wanganui and Palmerston ..North, and buses will run from Shannon and Otaki, while boxing enliusiasts are journeying from Wellington by train and car. -It is expected that a crowded house will witness this opening tournament.