SHANNON NEWS.
(From “Shannon News.”) The full force of the cyclonic gale which raged over the Manawatu district. on Wednesday was felt in .Shannon, where eld fences and in one case the roof of a shed were levelled, while the big cabbage tree growing in the garden at the Postmaster’s residence snapped off and fell across the fence.
The following Shannon exhibitors were successful at the Manawalu A. and P. Society’s Winter Show' now being held at Palmerston North. —Mr A. E. Sands, two firsts in the honey section for light and also medium amber liquid honey; while Mr H. J. Fell received first award for the heaviest pumpkin.
A general meeting of members of the Women’s Institute was held on Wednesday afternoon and despite counter attractions, there was a fair attendance of members. Miss Spencer, Dominion Organiser, paid an unexpected visit and gave a very interesting talk on Institute work. She also displayed a number of home made toys, the work of members of the Inslitutc, to show what can bo done. After Miss Spencer had answered a number of questions in reference to institute work a very pleasant afterm on was brought to a close, Mrs Pal hint has been elcetcdl secretary of ii/he local branch and Mrs Burling treasurer.
The w’cekly euchre tourney held in Lanrvig’s Hall continues to be popular. Last evening sixty-four players took part and a very pleasant time was spent. The following were the winners:—Ladies: Mr Peach, 51b box of tea; Ali-s Holdsw'orth, 251 b Lag of flour; Airs Butler 1 lb of tea. Gents: Air Ellery, 51b box of tea; Air C. Johnson, 251 b bag of flour; Air L. Sathcrley, 1 lb of tea. Gunning and Co.'s Ltd., special prizes, Alesdames Mojnihan and Elhvoocl. Those wdio qualified to compete for watch arc: Airs L. Richardson and Alossrs J. Osborne, E. Russell, T Aloore, K. Carter and Pullman. Next week the total proceeds will be -donated towards the relief of .sufferers by the earthquakes. Alessrs .Mason and Peach have donated a prize for this tourney. The edmmittee invite persons to assist with donations towards the prizes.
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Horowhenua Chronicle, 21 June 1929, Page 8
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