Shannon News FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1928.

Shannon News, 30 March 1928, Page 2

Shannon News FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1928.

Miss Doris Moore, of. Shannon, has left on a holiday visit to the Mailborough Sounds.

From Sunday, April Ist, the price of milk delivered in Shannon will be 6d per quart.

•Local business houses will be closed for the,Easter holidays from Thursday, 4th April, at 8 p.m., which will be the late night, until Tuesday morning.

The friends of Mr'W. Gunning will be pleased to learn that he is improving much in health since going to Nelson . He expects to return to his home after the . Easter holidays.

Messrs W. Terry and M. Moore left Shannon yesterday afternoon for Wellington where they will join the Maunganui leaving to : day for Sydney. It is their intention to reside in Australia for some time

The friends of Miss Dulcie Spencer, of Shannon, will be sorry to learn that she has been compelled to enter a Palmerston North hospital for treatment for an injury received some time ago. • • » .'l.'; J, (fB *

A final reminder is given of the Harvest thanksgiving sale to be held tomorrow in Mr Carter’s shop in Bal- , lance street, by the Ladies Guild of ■ the Methodist Church, when a fine lot of‘produce, home-made cooking, sweets and Children’s clothing will be on sale. Morning and afternoon tea and lunch will also be procurable.

Mr and Mrs Merwood and family, old 'residents of Shannon; are leaving the district for Tawa Flat early next month. During their residence here Mrs Merwood has always been well to the fore when help, of either ■ a public or private nature has been needed. She is also an active member of the Tennis Club, Women’s Institute, and Ten. Bede’s Ladies’ Guild.

The work of constructing the new bridge over the Manawatu river has advanced a stage further, the final span having, been placed in position on Wednesday. All that remains to be done now is the decking, handrails and approaches. It is expected to have the bridge completed within the next fortnight, and a start will then be made with the approaches. The bridge will not "be fit for vehicular traffic for some time, as, apart from the approaches, the road on each side of the bridge will have to be completed.

In addition to the Easter Show which has been so favourably commented on Messrs Howard Andrew, Ltd., have just landed a very nice’ selection of ladies’ models and ready to wears; also a new lot of velour coats, and ladies are advised to make their choice early.

Immigration to Canada for the fiscal year ended February 29th totalled 136,932 persons, an increase on the previous year of 11 per cent.

Speaking at Wanstead, Mr Churchill said that for the first time in three years he had balanced the Budget. There were still eight days to go and he believed that he would actually have a surplus. The Taranaki Hospital Board has received intimation that it will receive a gift of £6OOO for the establishment of t a children’s ward at the hospital from a New Plymouth lady, but the date’ of the gift and name of the donor are not yet announced.

A plague of grasshoppers has invaded part of the Riverina district, New South Wales, and is doing considerable damage. Paddocks are eaten away in less than a day and on many farms the grasshoppers are so thick that the fallow paddocks from a distance look like stubble.

The resolution of the North Island Motor Union protesting Against the heavy taxation of motorists was deprecated by Hon. A. D. McLeod. Speaking at Raglan on Saturday, he said he would like Mr Manton to see the difficulties of the settlers and he would not object to a small payment for the support of the man oh the land. He condemned the attitude of the men who sit in offices and dictate to the Government and rfefuse to see the conditions of the men in the backblocks.

Heard by wireless from Sydney on Saturday night. A man called iii at the laundry on his way home on Friday evening and found the Chinese proprietor looking very pleased. He asked the reason, and John explained that he was the father of a sturdy son. “What are you going to call him?’’ asked the customer. John replied that he meant to call the infant after Hinkler. “What,’’ said the surprised Australian. “Whoever heard of a Chinese baby called flinkler?” Then John explained that the child would not be called Hinkler, but “after Hinkler,’ ’ to wit, One Long Hop.

Improvement is now being effected on tlie road at Otaki Bailway, and it is hoped that the work from Waerenga Road to the Mill Road railway crossing Avill be finished before Easter. At present metalling is being carried out by a staff of half-a-dozen men.

It is understood that, at its meeting on Wednesday, the Dairy Board decided to insist on furnished with information regarding the free on board 'sales and account sales in accordance 'with- the terms of their licenses from !those dairy companies which hitherto have failed to supply such information.

A well-equipped expedition will shortly be leaving to explore Arnhem Land, a little-known portion of the Northern Australia adjacent to the Gulf of Carpentaria. . The object -is to ascertain its possibilities for’ agricultural purposes, its mineral resources, and a search for oil.

Nine-deer-stalkers are known to be operating in the Tararuas adjacent to the Levin district, but no reports of any trophies being secured have yet come to handj the season only having opened on (Saturday. The stalkers comprise three from Wellington, two from Wairarapa, two from Palmerston N., and two from this district.

The ever-growing keenness of motor traffic competition with ' railways is rousing the fears of railway employees in New South Wales. A meeting of employees resolved to 'ask the Minister of Agriculture immediately to bring under Cabinet notice alleged unfair competition throughout the State with a view to passing suitable legislation to prevent-motor companies competing under existing conditions..

Hollyhocks generally grow to a good height, but it is not often one hears of a specimens 12ft Bin high, remarks a,Wanganui paper.. This remarkable libight has been attained by a plant grown by Mrs. Versey, Putiki, and many people passing that way have inspected it, their interest being roused by the abnormal length of the stem. Last year a hollyhock grown in Wanganui was known to reach the height of Bft but this specimen surely constitutes a record.

A sweeping attack on the stand taken, up by the Health Department in regard to the treatment of tuberculosis was made by Mr A. T. Smith, chairman of the Public Health Committee of the North Canterbury Hospital Board, at a meeting of the Board to-day, says a Christchurch telegram. “The'fact of the matter is,” he said, “that, fight as much as we can, T.B. is a Dominion question. Dr. Valintine, in every other line of his letter says, ‘Taihoa, taihpaP Our motto must be ‘Act, and to the devil with ‘ Taihoa. ’’’ Eventually the Board decided to ask the Government for a grant of £2OOO to build a ward for male T.B. cases at Cashmere.

Nearly 7000 Maoris Avill gather at NgaruaAvahia Avithin the next fortnight for the annual Mormon. gathering of North Island natives, states an Auckland paper. Regarded as the largest and most important natwe function throughout the year,' the meeting will extend 'over several days, and the guests will be entertained by Prince Te Puea. Herangi, at the model Maori pa on the banks of the Waikato. This year it is' anticipated tire event Avill be honoured by a visit from the Governor. General, who has promised, on behalf of the Government, to give consideration to the request for the erection pf another large Avliare. The meeting will open officially on April sth.

Members of the New Zealand bowling party that visited Fremantle Avere enthusiastic in their admiration of the decorations arranged in their honour, by the Fremantle Boavling Club. At the entrance to the pavilion a large marquee Avas hung Avith large bunches of grapes, of every shade knoAvn in this fruit: Baskets Avere filled for the tables Avhere light refreshments were spread for the players, and sprays of leaves were entwined Avhereever possible. The effect Avas magnificent, and fully appreciated by the visitors. A dance was given in the ship’s pavilion, and afternoon tea Avas spread on tables massed Avith blue and white asters —the club’s colours. Mrs John Cooke, AA'ife of the president of the Fremantle Bowling Club, Avas hostess. The guests numbered about 300.

The position-of president of the Horowhenua Rugby District Council went begging for a while, at the annual meeting of clubs’ delegates, at Levin on Tuesday night. One after another of the leading lights of football was proposed for the honour, but none showed any disposition to accept it. When 'Mr F. Robinson, of Fox ton, upon being nominated half rose to his feet, and, in a quavering voice,' said, “1 beg to decline,” there was incredulous laughter. Tie was taken at his word in ihe meantime, but when Mr W. Hannan, in response to a pressing proposal, consented to stand if somebody would oppose him, “Robbie’s” unconvincing refusal of office was remembered, and lie was duly nominated as the adversary of the local candidate, who, at the ballot, was elected to the honourable, if somewhat onerous, position.

A motor lorry belonging to the 3STew Levin Transport Co. was totally destroyed by fire yesterday morning, on the" Foxton Road, about half a mile past Heatherlea corner. The ■ lorry, which was driven by Mr G. N. Newman, was proceeding to Foxton, and when going down' a grade near Mr J. R. McDonald’s property, the engine back-fired. When the vehicle was pulled up, the wooden structure burst into flames and there was a danger of a possible explosion from the benzine tank. The fire quickly spread, and there was no hope of saving the lorry, which was completely wrecked. Fortunately the vehicle was not carrying any freight at the time of the mishap, but was on its way to load tallow. It is understood that there was a small insurance on the motor lorry.

, The famous tower of Charlemagne at Tours collapsed with a terrific crash blocking two streets and damaging buildings, states a French cable. The authorities were warned by the appearanee of an enormous crack, and by stopping the traffic prevented any casualties.

A London cable states that the Lawn Tennis Association has written to all associations affiliated with the Lawn Tennis Federation, drawing the attention of players to the new rule debarring players from writing to the press and broadcasting, which is especially important in connection with the Wimbledon championships.

Two New' Plymouth young ladies, Misses Knox and Halkett, have returned from an enjoyable motor-cycle tour in which they travelled from New Plymouth to Taihape, taking the journey in easy stages, via Opunakc and Haw-era, returning via the Mountain Road, states a New Plymouth exchange. The young ladies took turn 'and turn about in driving and riding pillion, and during the whole. 340 miles they did not have the slightest mishap.

A man who was visiting his wife while she was in a critical condition in a New Plymouth priyate hospital, thoughtlessly left liis motor car standing in the street for some time on the night in question without any lights on it. He was prosecuted by the police, and when the case came before the Court, MrjCrorie said that under the circumstances the police did not take a serious view, of the- matter. The magistrate accepted the explanation and entered a conviction without penalty..

At a conference of representatives of Rangitikei and Manawatu County Councils, it was decided, after a perusal of the Government plans, to recommend temporary repairs to the Rangitikei River bridge at Bulls, to the extent of about £3OOO, including a Highways Board subsidy. It was considered that further expenditure would be unwarranted, as with this sum the bridge could be made secure for traffic for a few years, the Government to be approached in the meantime with a view of having a new structure erected.

The Court of Appeal on Tuesday reserved its decision in the appeal of Black and White Cabs, Ltd.,, against a decision of Mr. Justice MacGregor, who had refused to enter'judgment for appellants or grant a new trial in the case in which Thomas' Vernon Anson was awarded £llsO damages against appel lants in respect to a collision which occurred on the Hutt Road between a Black and White cab and a motorcycle he was riding. The collision oc-. currcd , early on Christmas morning, 1926, and as a result of it Anson lost ft leg.