Shannon News TUESDAY, MAY 24, 1927.

Shannon News, 24 May 1927, Page 2

Shannon News TUESDAY, MAY 24, 1927.

Mr W. Murdoch, now of Wellington, paid a flying visit to Shannon yesterday.

At the evening service at Yen. Bede’s Church on Sunday, Mrs Bell sang the solo, “Come unto Me,” which was much appreciated by the congregation.

Two small slips occurred on the road to Mangahao yesterday. ' Fortunately traffic was not held up for any length of time.

During the heavy rain yesterday morning the* creeks in the Borough quickly filled. There was also a stretch of water across the Shannon-Foxton road.

The Methodist Sunday _ School anniversary tea and prize-giving will take place in the Parish llalb to-morrow evening. The tea will commence at 6 p.m., and it will be followed by a concert and prize-giving.

Some time during Saturday night, Mr Webb’s-store at Tokomaru was broken into and a quantity of tobacco and some cash stolen. During the week an attempt was also made to enter the store of Howard Andrew, Ltd., drapers. The front door was prised open, but a heavy iron bar stayed further progress.

By securing your warm velour coat now you get the 'whole of tlie season’s wear out of if. Howard Andrew, Ltd., are making a special offer of velour coats this week, prices ranging from 45s upwards; also special price for tailored repp, coats and tailored tweed coats.

The Shannon Choral Society’s dance to be held in the Druids’ Hall on Friday evening promises to be most successful. Mrs Butler’s orchestra has been engaged to provide the music an l everything is being done to provide an enjoyable evening’s daucing. The Society, from a musical point of view, is a big asset to the town and as sufficient funds are not derived from their concerts, to enable them to carry on, it has been decided to hold the dance to assist in this direction, therefore it behoves the public to give it their support. i

The Shannon Choral Society has always been successful in their assisting artists and the public will be very glad to hear that Miss Joan Lowry, of Otaki, w'ho won the vocal scholarship at the recent Palmerston North Competitions lvill assist in the forthcoming grogramme, together with those already mentioned. The male portion of the choir has been further strengthened by outside help and the choir will be well balanced. At the last practice, which was a good one, Miss Quarrie was the soloist,- and sang two songs in very good style, “I Never Knew,” and “God Gave Each Flower a Garden.”

It is now nearly 12 months since Mr Billows commenced practising the Violet' Rav treatment in Levin, and during that time over 2500 treatments have been given. Before commencing here Mr Billows made enquiries, from prominent business men as to his prospects Alost of them replied: “If your treatment is no good I’ll give you 4 tp 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 reljcff), so a little consideration will enable 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,, c/o Airs Vaughan, next Presbyterian Church, Shannon.

Wilson’s Portland Cement, Ltd., shows a net profit for the year of £88,208 and the directors recommend a dividend of ten per cent.

Air E. L. Heath, of Foxton, was successful in hearing London over his wireless early on Saturday morning. While listening to 2BL Sydney, on Friday night, Air Heath heard an announcement to the effect that an endeavour would be made ..to get London in five hours time and if the attempt was successful it would be re-layed, and would prove a record. At 2.45 a.m., M l ' Heath heard a woman singing in London, the announcer then stating the London time to be 3.30 p.m. The item was followed by a violin novelty act and another song, all of which were heard quite distinctly.