SHANNON

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 2311, 2 December 1925, Page 5

SHANNON

[From Our Own Correspondent.] Death of Air William Stewart. Shannon received with profound regret yesterday the news of the untimely death of one of its most popular young men in the person of Mr William Stewart, eldest son of Rev. A. : . F. and Mrs Stewart. It had been known for some time that Mr Stewart was seriously ill in Wellington, and on Monday evening the parents were called urgently to the Empire City, blood poisoning having developed. But few were prepared for the tragic news which was circulated in town yesterday. Tho late Mr Stewart was a splendid specimen ol young manhood, in the early twenties, of fine physique and character, with a personality that won its way to tna hearts of all who knew him. Pol some time he worked at Mangahao, where he was popular with everyone. A few months sinco Mr Stewart left for Wellington to take up employ ment there, but took ill with quinsy, Complications followed and finally blood poisoning set in with fatal results. To his sorrowing parents the sympathy of the whole community will go out. The funeral will take place In Shannon to-morrow afternoon. Stock Sale. At the stock sale on Monday, there •was only a small yarding presented, the majority of which changed hands. The attendance was small. Prices offered were:—Fat cows, £4 to £5; forward cows, £3 to £3 15/-; stores, to £2 5/-; springing heifers £7. No sheep were yarded. Christmas Fair. The Christmas fair, in aid of St. Bede’s Guild, will be opened at the Druids' Hall at 2.80 p.m. Friday by Mr. J. Llnklater, M.F. Many competitions will bo open during the fair, and tho sheep guessing, the prize for which Is a bag of sugar. There will also be a shooting gallery, quoits, candle lighting, nail driving and hat trimming competitions. Personal. Mrs. D. McLaggan, who underwent an operation in the X>almerston North Hospital, i? reported to bo progressing favourably. Constable T. Shannon, who has been on an extended trip to Ireland, has returned to Shannon and will resume duty Immediately. Constable Tumulty, who has been acting relief, left for Wellington this morning. The Postmaster (Mr. H. C. Jones) has resumed duties, having returned from his annual leave. It is with regret that we have to chronicle the death of Margaret Dawn,, only surviving daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Robertshawe, of Shannon, which occurred at Nurse Linklater’s private hospital on Sunday evening, after a brief illness of two days. Margaret, who was in her ninth year, was of a cheery disposition and well liked by all h er school friends. It was only a few weeks

ago that the eldest daughter died, after a brief illness. The sorrowing parents will receive the sympathy of a largo circle of friends in such tragic circumstances. Tennis. The following will represent the Shannon Club against Foxton at Foxton: Ladies. — Mcsdames Morgan,, Hutton, Cronquest, Whlbley and Merwood and Miss Ct. Jones. Men.—W. Quarrlo, S. Walden, Hunt, H. Hook, F. Brown and Dr. Maokereth. New Year Festivities. There was a large representative meeting on Friday evening to consider the proposal of holding a Gala Day on New Year's Day, Mr. A. Hyde presiding. He stated that as the people appeared to be at a loose end on this day in Shannon, it would be a good idea to turn it into a Gaia Day and hold a monster picnic at the Domain. The bowling, tennis, football and golf clubs would be asked to support it. A band would play selections and also load a procession to the Domain. Children would be admitted tree and races and sports would be provided for them. Mr. Riches was appointed to form a committee and go into the matter, Mr. Bovis to arrange for side shows, Mr. M. Curran to arrange a scries of tug-of-war contests and that the member for the district and prominent citizens ho asked to attend a further meeting which will be held on Friday next at 8 p.m. The local returned soldiers met on Thursday evening at the Druids’ Hall and passed a most enjoyable timo with song, story, music and cards. There was a largo attendance, Capt. White occupying the hair. A lengthy toast list was honoured and the assemblage broke up with “Auld Lang Syne.”