SHANNON.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 1012, 3 November 1917, Page 2

SHANNON.

(From Our Own Cobhesi’ONOent.) News lias been received that Sergt. A. t . Cumberland, brother of Mrs b. W. t.ailei, .Shannon, has. hern killed in action. Sergt. Cumberland was well known here, but enlisted from Wanganui, and left with the Ninth Reinforcements. He was drill instructor at Sling Camp, England, for soim time. , , .. . Mrs G. R. Hall, of Montoa. also received tin-, sad news on Thursday that her brother. Alexander, was killed on October 121 it. Pvt McDonald was 26 years of age, and left with the 19th Reinforcements as a membei of (lie New Zealand Bide Brigade, tie was well-known in spurting circles, and worked for some years at Moutoa.

Corpl. J. McCarthy is home on his Cm a I leave.

Mr A. Gill, Government valuer, was in town to-day, 'the Tennis Club met lust evening to dis cuss the question of afternoon tea. for tin present, season. It was decided to allot, an afternoon to each lady memher for provid ing afternoon tea, the lady to provide tin cakes. Last year the calms were bought. The Ladies’ Red Cross Sewing Guild Jum removed to their new rooms e.t tlie lustituli They have now mure convenience for carrying on their work, an improvement which was much needed, as the Guild has increased in numbers during the last- 12 months.

A meeting of the members, of the Shamioi Library will be held at an early date, whei the question- of handing the library over tt the Borough Council or continue as at pro sent will be discussed.

A very pleasant social and dance, arranged by the No; 52 Coy. Senior Cadets (Sergt.• Major Ltdy in charge), was held in the Druids' Hull to-night. There was a largi git,titering, and the proceeds will help to swell the Red Cross Fund. Mr B. Spencei supplied the music, and Sergt. Qua me car tied out the duties of M.C. Mrs G. R. Hall, who is nursing in St. Helen’s, Wellington, is homo for a few da vs.