Shannon News TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1927.

Shannon News, 29 March 1927, Page 2

Shannon News TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1927.

Rev. and Mrs Stewart left Shannon yesterday for their new home at Bulls.

Two sharp shocks of earthquake were felt in Shannon at a quarter past one on Monday morning, the direction being from west to east.

An election of five trustees for the Buckley Drainage Board will be held on Thursday, 21st April. Nominations will be received until 12 o'clock on Saturday, 9th April by Mr. J. T. Bov\s, Returning Officer.

The Methodist Church Harvest Thanksgiving sale of goods held in the shop in Cart 3r's Buildings on Saturday proved most successful. There was a fine display, of children's clothing, fancywork produce, etc., most of which was disposed of during the day. During the day two were held, one for a dinner, which was won by Mr S. Bowker, of Ihakara; and the other guessing the name of a doll, which was "Muriel," was won by Misa Muriel Barter. The committee desiro to thank Mr. Carter for the use of the shop, those persons who lent articles, and all who forwarded donations of produce, etc.

Rev A. F. Stewart, who since coming to Shannon, has c.lidocted a Bible Class at the Makerua schoo 1 , inade his farewell visit to the, echocl on Friday.. At the conclusion of the class, a fourth standard boy, Douglas Dalzell, briefly addressing the boys and girls of the school, stated that the "Rev. A. F. Stewart was leaving then, to take another position at Bulls and he felt that they were all sorry to lose such a fine man as he is. At Makesua he had always given his best attention to the class! However, he said, their loss was going to be other people's gain and he knew they would all join him in wishing Mr. Stewart every happiness and success in his new home. These remarks which were heartily endorsed by the children, were much appreciated by Mr Stewart, when returning thanks.

At the Masterton Borough Council meeting, the Mayor stated that the heavy traffic fees this year were £IOOO snore than last year, due chiefly to tht. energy and keenness of the traffic inspector (Mr. McGregor).

The Stratford "Post" remarks: — "Competition between the two football clubs in New Plymouth has. the appearance of being very keen this season Star may be said to have got the first advantage by electinig 42 vicepre'sidonts, as against Tukapa's 37."

Hang on to billets, says the Eltham Argus. Men who are in decent billets now would do well to hang on to them. Staffs are being reduced in many quarters, and in some firms men who have been hitherto on the salary basis are now being placed on commission—payment by results being introduced.

It is not generally known that, just prior to his present fishing trip in northern waters, Mr Zane Grey paid a quiet visit to the Horowhenua district, accompanied by his son, and was much impressed by the scenic beauties of the Buller Lake.

The sales of radio apparatus in U.S.A. are now twice as large as the sales of kodaks and sporting goods; twice as large as carpet and rug sales, and one-third as large as furniture sales.

On January 21st an old man named William McVay, aged 70, left an Auckland city hotel and attended the Plun .ket Shield cricket match. He has not been seen since. He is a brother of Mr John McVay, a former Mayor of Napier and was in good health when he disappeared.

The savings bank scheme for en* couraging thrift amongst primary school children was successfully inaugurated in Hamilton East School this week. The scheme was explained to all the classes, with the result that 91 pupils became subscribers, and £lB 14s 4d in small sums was collected.

Sbyly a young waitress told the Arbi tration Court her name. So low wad the pitch of her voice that Mr Justice Fraser, in an.endeavour to encourage her, remarked brightly: "Imagine yon are calling out an order for bacon and t>ggs in the kitchen. Don't be afraid to shout" A phenomenal return from the planting of a single potato is reported by Mr. Chas, Spring, snr v of Norbiton Road, Foxton. From one tuber (name of variety unknown), given him by another local resident, Mr. Spring planted four sets, which yielded a crop of, 3111bs.—Herald. ... The Levin district is shortly to provide the setting for that which will become an historical event, as the Government publicity department has decided, to send" its kinematograph staff to make films illustrative of Maori life and tradition, backed by appropriate scenery. Mr Hector McDonald, of Levin, is acting as local director for the enterprise. "Owners of motor-cars seem to be under the impression that their responsibility for giving notification of transfer of ownership is discharged by handing over the papers to the purchaser," said Senior-Sergeant Edwards during the hearing of a prosecution in the Pojice Court at Auckland (reports the New Zealand Herald). '' This is not so; the Act provides that the owne must give notice of transfer to the iiuthoritiss. This mistake is causing us a*good deal of trouble. " He was a small man (says the Palmerston Times), but he must have felt considerably smaller as he left the room under the contemptuous siU-nce of the large gathering. He had been accused cf sharp practice at a card tourney and offering no explanation was ordered off the premises for good. This little episode occurred m Palmer ton North on Saturday evening and created quite a stir amongst the" two hundred-odd players who were in attendance. At the last meeting of the Bulls Town Board, a resolution was carried, asking for Bulls to be transferred to the Palmerston North Hospital District, the chairman stressing the points (1) that Palmers!on North Hospital was much closer than Yv r anganui, (2) that Palmerston North was more convenient for patients going to and from the hospital, and (3) that relatives and friends visiting their sick were better suited by service ears between Bulls and. Palmerston North. A club of smart young men had for one of their rules that on Thursday evenings any man who asked a question :n the club room which he was unable to answer himself, should pay a fine of •er shillings. One evairii", MeToughlin asked the following question: "Why doesn't a ground sqiiin-ol leave any . dirt round the top of hi* hole when he •jigs it?" After some deliberation McLoughlin was called upon to answer his own question. "That's easy," he said, "the squirrel starts at the bottom and digs up. " "All very nice," suggested a member, "but h: v does he get 1o the bottom?" "Well," answered McT.cughKn, "that's your question."

In the course of conversation wit\ two Maori women the other day, ont resident at Putiki and 021 e resident upliver, reference was made to the matter of the Maori children's ability to speak their own language, says the "Wanganui Herald." The residcnt < in town bemoaned the fact that her children were quite unable to speak Maori, and could scarcely understand it. The other was proud to be able to say that her children were past masters of Maori, although they could not speak English quite as well. That Maori will tend tc become a dead language as far as speech is concerned there is good cause to fear, unless some steps are taken to meet the present need.

Speaking to a Press Association representative, the Prime Minister (Et. Hon. J. G. Coates) expressed keen regret that is was not practicable for him to,visit Australia to be present at the official opening of the Commonwealth Parliament Buildings at Canberra in May. He staled, however, that it had been arranged for the Hon. A. D. McLeod, Minister of Lands and Industries and Commerce, to represent the New Zealand Government on the occasion. In addition to attendance at the' Canberra functions Mr McLeod will have an opportunity whilst-in Australia of personally looking into various trading matters affecting the two Dominions, which, in his capacity as Minister of Industries and Commerce, he will appropriately be able to do.

It has been ascertained by the Masterton Borough Council that the petition sent in by the Thursday half-holdi-daysupporters asking that a poll taken with a view'to altering the present day (Saturday), contains a number of irregularities and forged names. Over 300 names out of the 800 on the petition were irregular, either the person not being on the roll, or the names forged, and. were struck out by the Borough Council. The Saturday committee have no detire to prevent a poll being taken, but have drawn the attention of the council to the need for legistation to prevent such a recurrence of irregular and forged names to a petition of the kind. The fight over the halfholiday is already very bitter, though it is expected that Saturday will again win easily.

Notwithstanding the various setbacks experienced farmers, there appears to be a condition of financial stability within the Horowhenua county, as it is understood that the ratepayers generally have been making every endeavour to meet their obligations to the Council for the current year an 1 thus: avoid encumbering their resources for next season. Becently Court proceedings have been rendered necessary for the recovery of. certain outstanding rates, but it is not the desire of the authorities to adopt such steps if it is at til possible to obtain payment otherwise. At this time of the year the Council has to meet considerable interes* payments, for which purpose it is imperative that the County funds be kept in a sound coidiion condition c?m Jii in a sound condition,

The handsome silver badges which will presently adorn the new shakos of the iojee lilavc arrived fioui Home, and the new silver buttons are being unloaded from the "Tamaroa." The new uniform will be of New Zea-. land serge and "lighter than that at present in use. There should be no difficulty in identifying membejs of: the Force, said . Commissioner Mellveney, who mentioned that a lady on a tram had buttonholed a local police officer and questioned him on the work of the ■ Salvation Army. Users of the public highways and byways are always on the look out to do good turns to one another, but, as the poet has it, "one can go too far." The drivers of bulk petrol delivery waggons can vouch for this, for the chain (a lightning conductor) which by law these lorries are compelled to have dragging along the ground, has been the cause of much misplaced kindness. Many motorists —and even cyclists — have gone to endless trouble to warn the drivers that this unfortunate chain was out of position and likely to cause trouble. One budding cycling champion even went so far as to chase a petrol waggon for three miles to tell the driver about his chain. Another, going in the opposite direction to the waggon was so anxious to attract the driver's attention that he did not see a heap of gravel in front of him, and consequently took an undignified header over the handle-bars. Riding at Pytchley, in the Steeplechase, the Prince of Wales led the field of 16 over the first jump which he took brilliantly. But his horse stumbled on landing. The Prince was thrown fifteen yards, somersaulted, and landed on his back. He lay motionless with his arms protecting his head until the field had passed. He then jumped up unhurt and smiling, and chased his mount. A farm worker caught the animal and assisted the Prince to mount. He patted the' horse's neck and said, "you old fool," then returned to the saddling paddock. An Easter gathering is being planned to be held at Ratana in connection with matters pertaining to the establishment -of the Ratana Church, and generally in connection with the movement.

At a meeting of the Board of HeiU'li the chairman (Hon, J. A. Young) st&tec that some weeks ago he had received a telegram from the town clerk of Otaki stating that a firm of solicitors were about to take legal proceedings with u view to obtaining an injunction and damages in with the flooding of certain property, in the Otaki Bor ough on account of the testing of sewers being carried, out. The chairman had replied that in his opinion the matter was one outside the scope of the Board of Health, but he would refer the question to the Crown Law Office and would suggest that the Borough Council consult its own solicitor. Mr. .Young- added that the. Crown Law Office had since confirmed his opinion that the Board of Health was not involved legally in the matter.

A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated in the Foxton Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. S. Peryman, when Thos. Hill, son of Mrs and ths late Mr Hill, of Welling tOn,. was united to Ethel Mary, third daughter of Mr H. and the late Mrs Kirkland, of Bega, New South Y/ales. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr W. Kirkland, and was attired in a frock of champagne lace and hat to match and carried a bouquet of mauve asters. The bride was attended by Miss E. Heasman, who wore :t

frock of blue brocaded taffeta and champagne coloured hat and carried a bouquet of pinlc belladonna lillies. Mr Emmett, of Levin, officiated as best man. Mrs West-wood presided at the organ. After the ceremony the guests assembled at the home of Mrs Heasman where afternoon tea was partaken of and the usual toasts honoured and felicitous speeches made. Included among the presents were several substantial eheques. Mr and Mrs Hill left for the south where the honeymoon will be spent.