Shannon

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6810, 14 January 1929, Page 2

Shannon

From Our Own Correspondent. Mrs. Hunt, who has been the guest of Mrs. J. Hennessey, leaves to-morrow with Mrs. Hennessey for a fortnight’s holiday in Christchurch. Mrs. Robinson returned to Feathcrston on Saturday, after spending a few •davs with her sister, Mrs. A. Richards. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thompson of Lower Hutt, renewed old acquaintances in Shannon during the week-end. Mrs. Mundy is spending a holiday with her sister, Mrs. Ken Mitchell, East road. Miss K. Brann, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Braun, Stout street. Mr. AV. Terry, who has been residing in Australia for the last year, returned to Shannon on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Compton, AVellington, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. E. Tippler. Miss Mona Noale, of Christchurch, who has been the guest of Mrs. C. C. Franks, Vance street, returned home on Saturday. Master Sclwyn Jones left on Saturday to take up a position in the Civil Service. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson returned from Christchurch during the week and are stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Young, A’ancc street. Croquet. On Friday, the Nicholson mallets departed to Levin. They may only be held for three games, and a challenge from Levin was played off on Friday, Kirs. AValker and Miss Dunn, of Levin, defeating the holders Mcsdames Franks and Mason (Shannon) by. 26 to 12. Bowling. Tho ownership of tho Dixon Cup and Tucker Badges was never in doubt when Shannon went to Dannevirke on Wednesday last. Shannon sent a sporting rink over, consisting of B. AVilkinson, C. Grey, C. C. Franks and A. G. Mason (skip). Though they never looked like winning, they spent a most enjoyable day. The green was in perfect order, but a gusty wind was blowing across, which proved very tricky. Dannevirke won the first four heads and retained a substantial lead right through the game, Shannon pulling its score up a little towards the end of the game by a two and a throe. The final tally was 32 to 9. The defeat of the Shannon team was not unex- i pectcd. To accept defeat, with a smiling face is half the battle with life. Borough Council. The first meeting of the Borough council for the New Year was held in the council chambers. Present woro tho Mayor (Mr. E. Butt) and Crs. T. C. Thwaites, R. Downes, R. Hook, Jas, Curran, jun., Jas. Curran, non. Correspondence. From Mr. T. AVchipeiliana, notifying the council he is ready to erect a boundary fence between Mrs. Piripi Horomai’s house and tho council’s section, and will be forwarding the necessary material any day. A memo was received from Mr. C. Skitrop, C.E., and consulting engineer to Ellis and Co. Ltd., stating that ho will be visiting Levin between tho 17th and 21st inst. and will be pleased to meet the council and go into the question with them in reference to his offer to give an estimate of the laying down the streets in Union asphalt (pure bitumen) to the same specification as that used by the Levin borough. The council decided to avail itself of the offer and it was loft to the Mayor and Town Clerk to arrange for a meeting. If possible, at tho next ordinary meeting to be held on January 24 and if this date is not convenient, a special meeting to be called. Tho Inspector of Health notified that he was going on holidays on January 17 and that Senior Inspector Gardner would take over his duties. General. The Mayor and The Town Clerk were appointed to represent the council at the Manawatu-Oroua River Board conference to be held at Palmerston North on January 24, to discuss the board’s modified scheme for flood control of the Manawatu and Oroua rivers, with tho object of deciding tho best course to adopt in view of tho change of Government. It was decided that ten per cent be added to all rates unpaid after January 28. A man is to be engaged to mow the glass at tho cemetery. Topdressing the Footpaths.

Cr. Downes stated that a start had been made tarring tho footpaths. In reply to him as to how the tar in hand was holding out, the foreman said that they had done about eight chains, which had taken five barrels. The portion done was badly broken up, and the tar had been put on fairly thick, but where the surface w-as smooth it would be put on lightly. He said they should liavo enough for the work in hand.

Cr. Downes said ho would like to see all the paths that were put down last year and before then top-dressed with the Newcastle tar. He suggested trying out some of the new tar on the footpath oil tho loft side of Ballancc street and along the new path in Venn street to the Catholic church. It was decided to call a meeting of the road committee. At the conclusion of tho council meeting, the Mayor entertained the Councillors and borough employees to supper. A pleasant time was spent during which a number of toasts were honoured. Cr. Downes in proposing the health of the Mayor said they were all pleased to see him looking liis old self again after liis recent illness and hoped that he would be spared to presixlc ut tlio I council for many years to come. * Under his leadership tha ewnfU had

worked harmoniously and they had spent a happy time. He then called for cheers for the Mayor and Mayoress which were heartily given. The Mayor in returning thanks for the kiml remarks and the hearty way in which tho health of Mrs. Butt and himself had been honourod, said that in Shannon he thought it would bo impossible to get a better body of men to represent the citizens. Each councillor had done his duty. Some were Working men who only got half a day off during the week, which time they gave to borough affairs, aud often their Sundavs. This alone showed that they had the interests of the borough at heart. Other toasts honoured were the "King,” "The Ladies,” "Council lors,” "Borough Employees,” and the new Government. A plensant evening being brought to a close by all joining hands and singing "Auhl Lang Syne.” Tennis and Athletics. Next Saturday it is expected that a match will be played against a team from Foxton. So far, no matches have been played in tho ladder games. A general meeting of members of the Shannon Amateur Athletic and Cycling club will bo held in the council chambers on Thursday, January 17, at 7.30 p.m. As the business is important, a full attendance is requested.