Shannon News FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1927.

Shannon News, 10 June 1927, Page 2

Shannon News FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1927.

The flaxcutters at Miranui did not get a start until yc sterday owing to the wet weather on Wednesday.

There was a good attendance at the Bowling Club’s weekly card tourney last evening. The trophies for cribbage were won by Mrs Hensman Mr Hansmann and for euehrc by~ Mr D. Elhvood.

Another good practice of the Choral Society was held last night when there was a'full muster of members. Mem' hers are reminded of the final rehearsal to be held in the Theatre on Tues day next at 7.30.

There was a heavy flood in the Mana'.vatu river yesterday, which was running; bank high. So far no damage has been reported to the protection barks. On the Shannon-Foxton road there was a good deal of local water as a result of the recent rain.

The weekly card party organised by the Women’s Institute was held on Tuesday evening, and despite the miserable wet night there was a fair attendance. A pleasant time was spent, the trophies being won by Mrs Allen and Mr. C. Pritchard. During the evening theve was a competition for a cake which was won by Mrs R. W. Tavlor. ’ f *

The loco-engine to "be usc-d ,at ’ the new Shannon bridge arrived on Tuesday. The work, which has been held up awaiting its arrival was to have been resumed yesterday, but unfortunately the river was in flood, the watet having found its way over the trainline, in some places to a depth of one foot. Tliis will mean a further delay until the water recedes. No doubt the tramline will then require packing after its submersion.

Mr Southgate, who is a member of the Napier Choral Society, was a visitor, to the practice, of the Shannon Choral Society last night and was. delighted to find such a strong Society in the town and the enthusiasm shewn at the practice. Mr Southgate plays the oboe in the orchestra and sings in the vocan section when orchestra is not needed. lie greatly helped the practice last night with his sweetly toned instrument and handled the pieces in a masterful way. He will assist in the coming concert.

The teachers and children of the Shannon School met together last Monday to say good bye to Mrs Burns, who has resigned from the teaching staff.of. the school. The headmaster, Mr White, on behalf of those present, in eulogising the services rendered by Mrs Burns to the school, stated she had always worked hard and earnestly, and they all were sorry to lose her. He then presented her With a copper electric Tcettie after which the children sang “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow. ,J " Mrs Burns, in reply, thanked the children and teachers for the gift, which she said was one that would serve to remind her of her association with the school. She concluded by expressing the hope that the Shannon School would advance, saying that it had bcbecome widely known in the Maiiawatu on account of its school gardens. Mr White then called for cheers for Mrs Burns which were heartily given. The teachers) afterwards ’entertained Mrs Burns at afternoon tea.

There is no doubt about it, temperature has a lot to do with the happiness in life, and if you are cold there is a tendency to be miserable. The ladies of Shannon c'an be made happy and warm by wearing underwear purchased at Howard Andrew's store; and a perusal of the advt, on page 2 will show what value can be obtained at this money-saving stoore.

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Miss Henderson, of Khandallah, is relieving on the teaching staff at the Shannon school. , ■'

On the application of the -police, Messrs W. 11. Gunning and E. ‘J. S. Spencer, J’s. P., on Wednesday morning issued prohibition orders against two Shannon residents.

A pleasant dance was held in the Ihakara Hall last evening, the function having been organised by Mrs Easton, of Shannon, in aid of the Shannon Athletic Club. There was a good attendance, and all present spent an enjoyable time, Mr L. Spicer acting as M.C. The music was provided by Mr S. Parsons, and extras were kindly played by Miss Rankin and Miss Spicer

New Zealand shares with Wales a reputation for long place names, though it has nothing to match that which is contracted into “Llanfair P.G. "‘However, many of the Maori designations are complete puzzles to people from overseas. “Paekakariki’( was too much for a lady from the Old Country who wanted to consign a parcel at Levin, as the following progressive attempts 021 her part to spell the name will show: *‘Paekaaki, ’’ Paekaikiriki" and “Paclcaikirikai."

The Danncviik.e Borough Council has increased .the Mayor's honorarium from £1:10 to £2OO per annum.

\ During the past month three petitions in bankruptcy were filed m the Wellington bankruptcy district, the Same number as in May last year. The bankruptcies in. Wellington this year so far total 15 as against 12 for the first five months of last year.

A large number of dogs in the Dannevirke and coastal district, have been wiped out by a disease which was rife in the South Island last year. The disease is believed to be pneumonic influenza arid once attacked the canine sufferer has little hope of recovery,

“We have largo numbers of tourists from America, but we don't see many from Can'ada," said a Wanganui man to one of the Canadian Soccer team, “No," replied the footballer 1 , “we've got a real good country that we can stay in, but I guess the Americans have to have a change now and again."

A unique ceremony took place in the chapel room at P’aparua Prison (Christchurch) on a recent evening, when four rrien undergoing sentences for Marions offences, were confirmed; }jy Bishop West-Watson.

The Manawatu A. and P. Association decided to organise a deputation to the Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture protesting against farmer? being compelled to eradicate hawthorn hedges to prevent the spread of fireblight, the' speakers contending that farmers had enough hardships to contend witli without having to go to the expense of destroying hedges.

During the height of a gale at Paeroa.last Friday afternoon a large board on which iwere posted numbers and • resullta at -the Ohinemiuri Jockey Clulb’is course wias blown down and s/mashed. The board was erected some seven years ago at a cost of nearly £3OO. A large window in the stewards ’ stand was also bloKvn in. The cyclonic storm lasted about half ‘ah hour. N# other serious damage has been reported.

In a letter to tlie Auckland Manufacturers ’ Association, Messrs Ellis and Burnand stated that wooden box-making material imported into the Dominion was liable to a duty of 4s per 100 feet as dressed timber. The general impression was that New Zealand timber was protected to that extent, but in fact, a drawback of duty was allowed when the boxes or crates were tilled >vitli butter or cheese and exported from the Dominion. The letter was referred to the. Tariff Committee with power to write to the Comptroller of Customs on the subject.

Acting upon instructions from the Manawatu-Oroua Biver Board, the engineer, Mr.' F. C. Hay, has presented a report upon his investigations into the matter of modifying the comprehensive scheme of flood control for the Manawatuand Oroua with the object of enabling the Board to consider the advisability of doing the work in eighteen stages. The Board expressed its approval of the report, which it Avas decided to slioav to the Hon. K. S. Williams, Minister of Public Works, avlio is to meet the Board Avithin a few Aveeks. The cost of the scheme Avas estimated as follows — Land £66,925, earthworks £121,979, bridges £2,900, flood gates and drainage £B,BOO, fencing £2,575, planting protective bents £2,080, total £205,250.