Shannon News FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1926.

Shannon News, 3 December 1926, Page 2

Shannon News FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1926.

Latest advices indicate that butter i 3 steady on the London market at 160 s per cwt., a rise of 12s in ten days.

Ilr. Fahey, who for some months past has been acting as locum tcnens for Dr. Mackereth, returned to the South on Wednesday. Dr. Bell, of Wellington, has taken over Dr. Mackereth’s practice.

The birth rate in Shannon is evidently on the decrease as during the month ending November 30th, only one bifth was registered with the local Registrar of Births; while, only one marriage was recorded and deaths were nil.

Some days ago the little daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Dorset, of Marionoto, fell’from a bicycle she was riding. At the time there was no sign of injury 'from the fall, but on Monday last the child complained of pains in her leg and was showing signs of feverishness. Medical aid was called in and the child was found to be suffering from a bruised bone in her leg. She is now an inmate of the Palmerston North Hospital,

The meeting called for last evening at, the ■ Maoriland Theatre to-consider the question of erecting swimming' baths in Shannon, lapsed owing to the lack of interest on the part of the pub'lie, the only persons present being the convenors. Evidently the majority of residents do not-want swimming baths. This is regrettable as these facilities are essential in a progressive community. The “Chronicle” publishes an account of a former Levin boy, James Darkness, son of Mr C. I. Harkness, now of Waiuku, Auckland, who, by reason of having learnt to swim in the Levin public baths, was able to save a mate from drowning. One incident of this nature demonstrates the value of public baths and a knowledge of swimming.

A farewell social was tendered Messrs J. R. Moody and McKenzie, of the Public Works staff at Mangaore, they having been transferred. There was a large gathering of their Mangaore and Shannon friends in the staff “bach,” and a very pleasant, evening Avas spent. The evening was devoted to dancing interspersed Avith musical items given by Mrs Cron quest, Miss' Haekett and Messrs. Owen, Henry and Cronquest. -A “novelty dance” avus won by Miss Wliiteford and Mr E T. Moody. During the evening Mr Moody Avas the recipient of a travelling bag and. a clock, Mr McKenzie receiving an attache case. Several of those present emphasised the many good qualities of the departing guests, also expressing regret at their departure.

Christmas only three weeks aAvay, as Avill be seen by the large advt. in this issue, Howard .AndreAv, Ltd., advise customers to shop early and get the best selection. This up-to-date firm is fully prepared for the rush in all departments."

The Takapuna Boating Club has received challenges from Otago, Wellington, Ilawkes Bay and Taranaki for the Cornwall Cup to be sailed at Lyttelton on February Ist. The Sanders Cup trial at Auckland Avill be sailed next Saturday.

Last Wednesday Mr A. Gingell, of Marotiri, met Avith a serious accident Avhile Avorking at Poplar mill. Mr Gingel! was engaged in stripper feeding when the fingers of his right hand became caught in the beater bars of the stripper and Avere badly crushed. He .immediately received medical attention Unit it Avas found necessary to amputate the index, second and third fingers at the first joint.—Manawatu Herald.

“It is hoped that the Australian lady swimmers, .Misses Clare. Couldwell and Ettie Robertson, would be able to make a tour of the Dominion next February or March,” said the President of the. New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association at the annual meeting at Christchurch last night. Negotiations were proceeding and there Avas every chance of their being successful.—Press Association.

Nitrate of soda, or some closely allied substance, possibly saltpetre, lias been sold in Napier as sugar. It is reported that half a ton was so disposed of by one grocer, the mistake only becoming apparent after numerous complaints. The substances was purchased by the grocer from a wholesale merchant and sold in good faith'as sugar.

What is regarded as a record output for a single butter factory was credited by the Waharoa factory, the New Zealand Co-operative Dairy Company, this month, stated the Auckland Star. This factory is believed to be the largest under one roof in the world. Its previous record for one day’s output was 812 boxes, this figure being reached one day during the season of 192223. This total was, however, exceeded on the 16th November, when the total butter manufactured amounted to 838 boxes, only two boxes short of 21 tons. This butter was made and packed during one day of nine hours, no special effort having been made to reach the record. Of the 838 boxps made on thL particular day, no less than 6GO, or 78.7 per cent., of the total wen\ classed as superfine. The balance was first grade.