Shannon News FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1927.

Shannon News, 20 May 1927, Page 2

Shannon News FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1927.

All the unskilled labour in connection with the construction of the Shannon Foxton bridge is bein supplied by Shannon men.

A letter of protest is to be forwarded to the Prime Minister from the Shannon Borough Council against the raising of bank interest at the present time.

The Shannon Choral Society wili hold a dance in the Druids’ Hall on Friday, 27th May, the music for which will be rendered by Mrs Butlers’ or chestra.

As a result of requests for reports on the reception of programes broadcasted from R.F.0.N., Longbeach, California, a local resident heard announced per Radio last Tuesady that Mr. C. P. Grey, of Ballance Street, Shannon had been awarded second prize for long distance reception, .

A special meeting of the Shannon Borough Council will be held on Tuesday, May 24th, to pass the following resolution:— * ‘ That the sanction of the Loval Government Loans Board be obtained to take a poll of the ratepayers on a proposal to borrow £750 for swimming baths. ”

The weekly card tourney being conducted by the committee of the Shannon Bowling Club, : is becoming more popular each week. Last evening tliere was another good attendance and every one appeared to enjoy themselves. The winners for thfe evening were: Crib: Mrs E. Butt and Mr 11. Hudson. Euchre: Mr Bert Wilkinson.

The three nights’ carnival which is being organised by the Shannon Athletic Club to raise funds to asphalt the cycle track at f.he Domain, was advanced another step last evening, when a meeting of ladies, which was well attended, made preliminary arrangements for holding stalls, etc. Judging by the enthusiasm shown by ladies and members everything points to the carnival being a great success.

The death occured at the Palmerston North Hospital on Wednesday afternoon after a brief illness, of Mrs A. Beck, of Mangahao. The deceased only entered the institution on Tuesday and the new of her death came as a great shock to her many friends. The deceased, who was a daughter of Mr H. O’Donnell, of Manakau, leaves a husband and two young children to whom the deepest sympathy of a wide circle of friends will be extended.

The following .will no doubt interest Feilding and Palmerston North _ residents, who have recently been bickering over the importance of their re-, speeiive towns. By this week’s English mail a Shannon resident received correspondence from a London business firm, which was addressed “Mr. —, Shannon, Palmerston, near Feilding, New Zealand.” The Postal authorities did not waste any time on Palmerston and Feilding, -but delivered the letter promptly to the addressee ir. Shannon.

It is now nearly 12 months since Mr Billows commenced practising the Violet Ray treatment in Levin, and during that time over 2500 treatments have been given. Before commencing here Mr BilloAVs made enquiries from prominent business men as to his prospects Most of them replied: “If your treatment is no good I’ll give you 4 to 6 weeks but if it is the wonderful healer you claim it to be, —well the district is not large—but there (should be at least plenty to do for two or three years.” Over 100 former martyrs to dread complaints have been cured locally (as distinguished from mere relief), so a little consideration will etfable you to realize whether the treatment has been effective . If you are suffering from “nerves,” rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, neuritis, insomnia, goitre, etc., give the Violet Ray a trial, you won’t regret it. Thousands have been cured. Why not you? Hours 9 a.m. to 1.30 p.m., treatments in your own homes if desired. Consultation free. —R. A. Billows, e/o Mrs Vaughan, next Presbyterian Church, Shannon.

The holder of a V.C., writing in the London Evening News, points out that it is incorrect to say that the Melbourne guard of honour for the Duke and Duchess of York, consisting of 29 holders of the Victoria Cross, was the largest of the kind ever assembled. He says that 300 wearers of the coveted decoration attended the King’s garden party in 1920, while a guard of honour of 60 V.C.’s was present at the burial of the Unknown Soldier in Westminster Abbey.

At the conference of the Mayor with? the city milk suppliers yesterday it was decided that the milk supply committee of Christchurch City Council be asked to supply a report upon the condition of the city milk supply and to submit recommendations for improvement.

The New Zealand Institute Conference on Friday decided not to issue a statement giving reasoned to the Bible in Schools proposals embodied in the Religious Exercises Bill. In the afternoon a motion deciding to reaffirm opposition to the proposals, carried last year by 57 to 19 was unanimously carried.

Flounder catching is usually associated with a lamp, and spear or a net but a -Wanganui fisherman states that he can make equally good catches in davlight and in clear water with the line. He uses catgut and worms for bait. Instead of one sinker at the end of the line, lie uses small pieces of lead between each hook to make the line lie flat. -

“I see rams that are not fit to be turned out on the hills with goats being sold for breeding purposes,” said a speaker at the Farmers ’ Union Conference. “Some people think that anything with four legs and wool on i 3 suitable for breeding from, if it is cheap. But the worst thing to put on a farm is a ram with bad wool on him. It might be 40 years before you get the bad wool out of the flock. ” In reply to a question as to who was going to take the rejected rams, this delegate replied, ai li.ht laughter, “The freeing works.”

A wonderful new microscope was shown at the Royal Exhibition Society by Mr J. E. Barnard, whose studies with Dr. Gye revealed a filter-passing cancer virus that astonished the world last year. The instrument will give magnifying power of 3500 and show the interior organs of microbes. “Germany and America have nothing to compare with it,” said Mr Barnard. “We are advancing so rapidly after being stuck for thirty years that even this instrument may be out of date in a year or so.”

Cr. Macmahon was the c-nvy of his colleagues at the Waimea County Council meeting on Friday, when it was struck in the Stoke Riding this year (says the Nelson* Mail). The _ riding a'ccount is £620 in credit, while the estimated expenditure is £674. Cr. Macmahon bpre his honours with becoming modesty/ The clerk, in reply to a question, explained that the position was due to the fact that for a few years past a slightly higher rate than was subsequently found necessary had teen struck in the riding hence the credit balance. . . i

During the month of April estates of deceased persons to the number of 85 were placed under the charge of the Public Trustee for administration.

During the month of April the Horowlienua Power Board received applications for current from 12 new consumers, and 19 applications for extensions to existing installations, comprising 3 ranges, 3 waterheaters, and 3 motors. During the period 17 new consumers'and 21 extensions have been connected, which include 7 ranges, 10 waterheaters, 2 industrial motors and 2 milking motors.

“This year is New Zealand’s critical year. Is this the time to add burdens to the alieady harassed primary industries, dairy farming and pastoral pursuits?” This is the question which Messrs George Winder and Hugh Jenkins -are asking in respect to the tariff issue, and upon which they will enlarge at to-night’s meeting in the Ceutiuy Hall. They claim that higher tariffs mean higher cost of living, which is just the same as saying that they will make everybody poorer. Mr Jenkins will also deal with the demand now being made to have the duties on timber further increased. This is a subject upon which most politicians are silent. \ Both Mr Winder and Mr Jenkins are not party politicians, but voung men successful in business, who believe that the tariff problem is one which is far more important than mere party play. To-night will be the tinsl time they have spoken upon this subject outside Wellington.