Shannon News FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, l926.

Shannon News, 12 November 1926, Page 2

Shannon News FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1926.

There are at present two new brick sflions in course of erection in Ballance Street for' Mr A. E. Hyde, who, we understand, has already leased them for a long term. They will prove an acquisition to the business area. Tenders are invited for the erection of about five chains of cyclone fencing for the Shannon School Committee. An advertisement in reference to same appears on page 3. Some idea of the number of motor vehicles in use in the Borough of Shannon may be gathered from the faCt 'jdiat during the year 185 drivers’ licenses were issued by the Town Clerk. When a new valuation of the Shannon Borough was made in 1921, the capital value was £176,283, and in March of 1926 had increased to £196,000. The increase of nearly £20,000, due to building activity, clearly demonstrates the growth of the town and corresponds with the increase of population; .shown at the census taken in April. An informal meeting of local retailers was held on Wednesday evening.' when the question of forming a Retailers’ Association • was diseussed. Those present expressed themselves as being in favour of the proposal, but decided to hold another meeting at an early date. In the , meantime further particulars in connection with forming such an association will be obtained. , Tie “Hard-up Social in aid of the People's Picnic Fund, takes place in The Druids ’ Hall this evening. Prizes donated by business firms will he awarded for the best costumes. The floo • will be in good order for dancing, white, the excellent music to be' provided will considerably help dancers *to spend an enjoyable time. The cause is a deserving one, as the funds are to assist in igiving the children of Shannon and district a sports gathering in the Domain on Now Year’s Day.

At the Shannon Borough Council meeting on Tuesday evening the Town Clerk said he had received word from the Town Cleidt at Stratford that it had been suggested that a Town Clerks’ Association be formed and that a meeting for this purpose would be held in Palmerston North in February next. If this Association is formed it will be necessary to obtain the recognition of the Municipal Association and to this end he suggested that the proposal be submitted to the Council for i heir approval.

Tiie following letter received by the Town Clerk was submitted'at Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Shannon Borough Council' from a Mangaore resident: —“Last evening, returning to Mangaore from Shannon, I noticed that you have an acquisition to your fair city in the matter of a future scouic property which may bring thousands cf poople to your city. I refer to the beautiful caves iu the centre of your Grey Street and on Crowther’s Hill road. I had the misfortune to run my ".nr into one, of these, but with luck got out alright. My passengers and myself then explored the hole which we found a rival or superior to Wai tomo end Jenolan Caves. I suggest you take a trip in a good sprung lorry with His Worship the Mayor- and strapped well down to the floor of the lorry and driven 20 miles an hour across these caves and then wake up. The letter was received.

Vein Bede’s Ladies’ Guild have all their arrangements well in hand for their Bazaar on Friday and Saturday, the 19th and 20th of November, If favoured with fine/ weather, the event promises to be one of the most successful they have yet held in Shannon. There will be attractions in tho way of competitions for the children in the afternoons, and ladies and men’s events in the evening. The Tug-of-u r ar for men only, will commence at 8 p.m. on the first evening. The usual stalls will be laden with articles. In addition,, the Sunday School scholars have been busy for weeks, making articles in the form of scrubbing aprons, peg bags, etc., for their stall. A fancy paper work stall conducted by Mrs Mitchell .and Miss Bignell, will cater for those wanting powers or lampshades, etc. The Archdeacon of Wellington will open the Bazaar at 3.30 p.m. on Friday.

What a relief to be absolutely sure when I buy biscuits that the family will be pleased as well as nourished! I always get Milderson’s Assorted at 1/4 pur lb. from Ai: he: on & Son.'*'

The newly elected Borough Councillors, Messrs Hyde, H. Hook and A. ■Rich; rds were sworn in on Tuesday evening. On taking their seats at the table they were each welcomed by the Mayor.

Among the many attractions of Veil. Bede’s Bazaar will be a tug-of-war for the men. Teams of four aside are inyitsd to compete for the handsome prii v of £4. " Those intending to take part are requested to get into touch with Mr A. H. Morgan. Entries close at 8 p.m. on the first date of the bazaar- 19th November.

Mr and Mrs Jas. Bowler were met by between 50 and 60 guests at their residence, Buckley Road, on Wednesday evening, the occasion being the celebration of their silver wedding. A most enjoyable evening was spent with dancing, games and competitions. After supper had been served the wedding cake was cut by Mrs Bowler and the health of Mr and Mrs Bowler was drunk by the guests, who wished them every happiness in the future.

We understand >an agitation is on foot to alter the closing hour for shops in Shannon on the late, night. At present the shops close at 8 o’clock. This hour is considered by a number of shopkeepers to be too early, as it is inconvenient for the farming community and many living on the outskirts of the town, to come to town and do their business by ( closing time. It is felt that the hour for closing should be later, which* would not only be a convenience to' those who have to eome a dpi a nee, but in the interests of shopkeepers and the residents generally.

The date for the visit of the Choral Society to Mangahao top camp has been definitely fixed for Wednesday December Ist, and the Palmerston North friends will also assist in that programme which be almost a repetition of the Shannon programme. Through the kindness of Mr Johnston, as many members as possible will make the trip as early as possible in the afternoon so that they may have an opportunity of seeing some of the most beautiful scenery in New Zealand, as well as the most beautifully situated tennis court to be found any where.

The fact that the N.Z. Cabaret Dance Orchestra are visiting Shannon ' will bring joy to the hearts of all dancers as well as to the general music loving public. They are visiting Shannon after. having completed a most successful tour of the Dominion. Under the heading N.Z. Cabaret Dance Orchestra, a flastirgs paper says: “This talented ,company of musicians demonstrated exactly how jazz should be played and the many excellent- items were repeatedly encored, in fact, the dancers did not know when they had had enough.’ This talented company will be playing <at the dance in the Parish Hair on Tuesday evening.

As will be seen from the programme of the Shannon Choral Society eoneert that appears in to-day’s issue, as advertised, it is the best the Society has yet given and will draw a large audience judging by the number of tickets that are being sold. Patrons are advised, to secure their tickets as their seats Avill be kept till 7.45. Miss Nellie Killick and Mr Stan Kingston, of Palmerston North, will render the “Miserere” sceno from “II Trovatore, ’ ’ and Miss Nancy Balfour, who secured a prize at the Wellington Competitions, will render a ’cello solo. The choir will be a large one, assisted by members of Palmerston North and Levin Societies. [

The staff of Howard Andrew, Ltd., have had a very busy week with their gigantic realisation sale and are preparing for another big day on Saturday. Customers are urged to do their •shopping early so that they may receive the attention of the staff. A large number of men's and boys' suits have been sold during the week, people taking the opportunity to secure ■their .Christmas suit at these low prices.*

‘'l can’t speak English,” blandly announced a Maori judgment debtor who was being examined in the Hawera Court the other morning. “You managed that fairly well,” replied counsel, and continued his examination, during which the Maori created some amusement in the court through his fluent use of certain idiomatic phrases of the pakeha tongue. ;

The Palmerston Chamber of Commerce, which thinks it quite a fair thing that hospital patients should be jolted in an ambulance 30 miles from Levin and 45 miles from Otaki to the Palmerston Hospital, recently requeued that the ambulance should be located at the Fire Brigade station insteul of at the hospital, so that it rould be about a mile nearer patients and accidents that happen in Palmerston! The Hospital Board has refused the request on the ground that it would mean livided control of the ambulance.

Twenty-five shillings was all that was pai i for a five-seater motor car ’ sold at auction in New Plymouth on Friday. And it bore the name of a reputable English manufacturer noted for his superior workmanship. The tyres were quite good, too, and the purchaser had no difficulty in starting the engine. In fact, he was afterwards offered £lO on his bargain, But that was net the only expensive car sold cheaply. Three other fiversoatpi's were bid for by a large bunch of buyers and the prices re .lised were £1 15s, £2 and £2 5s respectively.

The gentle libel that all Australians are race-goers was disproved by Mt Arthur Mailey,- a member of the Australian cricket team which arrived at Auckland by the Aorangi on Sunday afternoon. There was a kindly li {ht in the eyes of most members of the party on hearing that they had been invited to attend the races at Ellerslie to-day. Mr Mailey, however, was not enthusiastic. “I do not know a racehorse from a blackbird,” he declared. “Put what are the chances of a round of golf 5 ” i

The fact that the Marine Department is endeavouring to assist acclimatisation societies was borne out in a letter received recently, by the Hawkes Bay Acclimatisation Society from tke department'asking for samples of “elvei’s” (young eels) and also for any information as to the habits of Hawkes Bay fish. The secretary intimated that the desired samples had been collected and dispatched, and the information in regard to the elvers’ habits had also been provided. It had been explained, that the best results had not been obtained, as the Hawkes Bay elvers made their run in September, and the letter had not been received till October. A'discussion on eels showed that they made their way from the sea in millions up every little stream and river. The elvers were slightly larger than white bait and were similar in shape to worms. White baiters often caught them by the score in the nets. As;- the elvers proceeded farther up the streams they grew darker in colour. In England they could be found three inches long and as thin, as a horse hair.