Shannon News FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1927.

Shannon News, 9 December 1927, Page 2

Shannon News FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1927.

Mr. \V. Jl. Wood, avlio Ims boon attached to the clerical branch at Mangaore, has received notice of his transfer to the Wellington district office.

The official opening of the M.nngaore Tennis Courts will lie held tomorrow afternoon. Invitation holders are reminded that the social and dance will be held (weather permitting or not) and a bus leaves P.O. at 8 p.m.

The headmaster (Mr A. T. White) reported to the School Committee on Wednesday evening that 23 pupils sat for their proficiency examination This year, of whom .15 had gained their proficiency, one endorsed competency and four eoinpetom-y. There had been three failures.

At the inquest held on Tuesday morning concerning the death of the late George Warren Satherley, a verdict was returned that deceased was accidentally lulled by the overturning of a dray,' whereby lie had his, neck brok-

Mr. A. G. Breen, who has been transferred to the Waikaremoana district, was fa?Tevyelled by members of the staff at Maiigaore on Monday evening last. Air. W. B. King, in making a presentation, spoke of Mr. Breen 's good qualities both in his work and socially. Mr. Breen suitably replied.

In respect to the movement brought about for the formation of a dental clinic, by the Tokoinaru and Shannon School Committees to serve the whole of the schools in the Mnnawatu, eight replies were received at Wednesday evening's meeting/' of the committee, all of which favoured the suggestion. As other replies have yet to come to hand it was decided to hold the matter over until the committee's next meeting.

Miss Mona Neale, whose orchestra delighted the audience at the sacred concert on Sunday night, has received •i very congratulatory letter from a lady in the district who is an acknowledged authority in musical circles, expressing surprise at the ability shown by such young players. The names of the players at the Sunday concert were: Piano, .Miss Mona Neale; Violins, Miss M. Oeagh and Miss Nancy Balfour; Masters S. Franks and 0. Hemmingson; Cellos, Miss M. Tngley and Miss J. Thompson.

At a meeting of the Buckley Drainage Board held yesterday morning, presided over by Mr. R. Law, in the absence of Mr. ft. W. Taylor, who was unable to attend, the question of deepening the Koputaroa stream was discussed. A subcommittee consisting'of the chairman (Mr. R. 'W. Taylor) and Messrs Law and Spiers were appointed 1o wait on the Makerua Drainage Board with a view to hiring the dredge and also to go into the details of the scheme. Mr. Farqiihar, Ihe engineer, was instructed to draw up a scheme with a view to using the dredge.

At the presentation of prizes at the Palmerston North Technical School on Tuesday evening the following pupils from Shannon received prizes and certificates: —Special prize for junior book-keeping, presented by the N.Z. Society of Accountants, Dallas Jones; English and arithmetic. Ist year, Sylcia Cane; shorthand, 2nd year, Elizabeth Ilibell: senior free places, Nance Balfour, Elizabeth Blackwood, Jean Davis, Dorothy Davis, Gwen Forbes, Elizabeth .'llibell, Eunice McCulloch, Frederica Saxon, Annie McKenzie and Lyla Tremewan; St. John's Ambulance certificate, Jean Davis; first aid, Jean Davis and Sylvia Cane.

On Tuesday evening at Mangaore a divine service was conducted by the Rev. 11. Williamson, of Shannon.

A street stall will be held next to the Council Chambers to-morrow (Saturday) i» aid of the Shannon School improvement fund. Donations of any kind will be thankfully received.

The results of the competition conducted by the Shannon Choral Society are: Cake stand, Mr Ostler, (>(US; light shade, Mr T. Moynihan, 300.

Tin.' oil painting donated by Mr T. C. Thwaites to raise funds for the relief of local unemployed, was won by Mr C. Young, whose number 720 was the nearest to the winning number —731.

A petition signed by a number of ratepayers was received at the Bucklev Drainage Board's meeting yesterday, asking that an estimate be brought down of the cost of improving the drainage in the Buckley area. It was resolved that the matter be held over until next, meeting.

The funeral took place on Wednesday at the Foxton cemetery of the late George Warren Satherley, and the large number of cars that followed the remains to the graveside bore testimony to the high esteem in winch Mr Satherley was held by a large circle of friends. Rev. Williamson, of Shannon, conducted the service at the bouse and graveside.

Mr Garde Grimshaw, who is now an established teacher in Shannon, and has a good number of pupils, took a very difficult solo, in Palmerston North, on Wednesday night at tlic Palmerston North Chorai Society's concert, when there was a splendid house to hear the famous piece, "Hiawatha." This is what the 'Palmerston North Standard says of his singing:—Mr Garde Grimshaw sang the tenor music. He had the most beautiful solo in the cantata —"Onawav! Awake Beloved! "—which was in "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast" —and is a number that gives wonderful scope to a dramatic tenor. Mr Grimshaw treated it wisely, in a manner suited to his vocal qualifications, a style which, evoked much applause. Mi' Grimshaw made effective use of the falsetto or half voice in this exquisitely beautiful work, and in Hiawatha's Departure, the third episode, when on three occasions he vocalised to the obvious satisfaction of tho audience. At all times Mr Grimshaw sang with a considerable degree of artistry. His debut with the Choral Society was quite successful." Mr Grimshaw intends putting on a pupils' concert in Shannon earlv in the year.

As a fitting Wind-up to a happy and prosperous season, the members of the Sluuino'n Choral Society along with their friends, held a most enjoyable social and dance in the Parish Hall last evening. The evening was spent with vocal and musical items interspersed with dancing.' Those who contributed to the programme were Mrs Devine and Mr J. D. Brown (Levin), duet; monologue, Mr Howard Andrew; song, Mrs Bell; recitation,-Miss Nancy Andrew; song, Mi- J. D. Brown; song, Mrs Crouquest; recitation, Miss Mona Lugley. Prior to the handing round of supper, Mr A. H. Morgan took the opportunity of presenting to Mr E. T. Moody, tiie Society's secretary, a smoker's companion, as a token of the members' recognition of the services rendered by him to the Society. Every member, said Mr Morgan, recognised the wonderful work, which had been accomplished by their conductor, secretary and accompanist, and their positions were unique in that their services were voluntary. He had'of ten spoken of the good and wonderful work and unfailing loyalty of their secretary, Mxr Moody, 'it was largely due. to him that the Society's success is so great, and they felt that they would like show their appreciation. Mr Howard Andrew, in endorsing the previous speaker's remarks, said that, it was only those on the executive knew of the splendid work their secretary had accomplished.. He then called on those present to sing, "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow," which was followed by cheers. Mr Moody suitably replied.

Mrs W. J. Poison, Dominion President of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union, addressed a large meeting of ladies at Taumarunui. It was decided to form a branch of the women's division and the membership is already one hundred.

A well-known delegate to the Manawatu Provincial Executive of the Farmers' Union was absent from the meeting hold" in Levin on Saturday, and it was stated that he had sent a telegram of apology in which lie said that, he could not And his socks. According to the President (Mr 0. P. Lynch), on receipt of the news the members had carried a vote of sympathy.

Heavy losses after shearing are reported from many districts as a result of Ihe cold snap that was experienced last week. Jll the country about Feilding sheep suffered severely. One of a number of farmers who were in Levin a few days ago for a meeting related the experience of a sheep-owner whose shearing was interfered with by the gale, stating that he had to employ three carts to pick up comatose sheep, and six bottles of whisky were utilised to receive them. In one gully at Pahautanui between 20 and 3(1 were found dead. At Apiti the, losses were reported to be 900, and there was serious decimation in the Wanganul, East Coast and Wairaiapa districts. It was told of a farmer in the Wanganui country that he used three lorries to carry .shorn sheep to the shed for shelter, but afterwards had to use the same vehicles to take the animals to the slaughterhouse.

The balance sheet for the Koyal Show held in Ohristehureh. shows a profit of £2IOO, states a Press message.

A reward of £2O is being offered by the relatives to anyone discovering the body of Mr 11. G. Fleming, who is supposed to have been drowned whilst whilcbjiiting in the Paten river on November Kith. It. is presumed that the body has been carried out to sea, and may-be thrown up un the Hokio beach or any of the beaches .south of the Patea river.

Auxhiy for the safety of the fishing launch D./ny. w.!< eh was reported yesterday to be loit-g overdue on a voyage from Auckland to Whangarei, lui.bceu iiwitoved by ihe new.-, that a boa was seen at K:uvau on Sunday, with two men in it. The Dolly- left Auckland on Novcmbei 22nd, with H. Maslon end T. U. .Hook aboard. — Pre.-,-telegram.

A further phase of what has become cciiiiri'i..n.'y i:ne\\!' a- the Morgan Wr.glr. e ;;,(.. ean'ie bt-. e Air .Jusl ce Adams in ihe So;:-, cme v-i.-u-t at Clr-istcluirch todav, favs a Pu-*s me.-;!go. The plain,:ff wa's Eva Ktlu-i tober,;, wife <u (Juries C'are:idou Robot is,, fanner, of Ashbi'.:-: .o!>. and the defendants were the Bank of New Zealand, Harriet Mvia Wi ohi. of Winder mere, widow, the Hon. William Neswo -thy, of AJi buiton." Florence Jenny Myra Morgan wife of William Arthur Morgan, and other.. Counsel for the pla'.m if said that the act on was brought by Mrs Roberts, who was one of Iht three daughters of Mr E. G, Wright, who died iii 1902. The bulk of his propel! v comprised two runs, known as Surrev Hills and Windermere.

Various weather tips were discussed amongst a group of farmers who were attending a meeting in Levin the other day. One said that a belief where he came from in England was that if the magpies built their nests low down there would be a wet summer, whereas if they made their nests high the season would be a dry one. "When vou lurn out any shorn sheep in the said another, "if they shake themselves you are going to have rain before the day is out." Mention was also made of a profusion of cabbagetree blossoms and an unusual number of flax-heads, both noticeable features this year, as reputed omens of a dry summer —an opinion held by'many natives, but not as generally accepted by the Europeans.

In illustrating the need for a system of advances to farmers on the security of warehouse receipts for their produce, Mr O. P. Lynch, Manawatu president of the Farmers' Union., speaking at the executive meeting in Levin, gave an experience of his own in regard to wool, lie said that a few years ago, when the big slump in wool occurred, he decided "to hold his clips, and did s* for three years. The bales of a certain class turned from time to time, and each season's clip was added; and when the wool was eventually sent to the stores, it was impossible to tell one season 's clip from another. As a result he received lid a pound for wool which, in the first year, would only have realised 4d.

Tlie monthly meeting of the Plunket Society was' held in the I)e Luxe Lounge on Monday, December ."sth. Present: Mesdames Tlobson (in the chair), Goldsmith, Percy, Keedwell, Gibson, Pirani, McArthur, Denton, McQueen, Clark, Magee, Sniaill, and Miss Hitchcock. Apologies were received from Mesdames Dark and Bartholomew. During the month the local Plunket Nurse paid X 9 visits to homes in Levin nnd 13 in Shannon, while 133 adults and L'b"> children visited the rooms in Levin and 28 adults and 29 children visited the Shannon rooms. Subscriptions were received during the month from Mr .Evan Jones, Mr W. Palloon and Magnus Motors, Ltd., il Is each, Mrs Dei-ham and Mrs Magee 5s each. It was decided to again apply to the McCarthy Trust, for a grant towards the Society's funds.