Shannon

Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 60, 12 March 1938, Page 13

Shannon

From Our Own Corresponde*.-. Thanksgiving Day. The members of the Methodist Church at Shannon held their annual Thanksgiving Day last Sunday, the morning- and evening services being conducted by Rev. R. G-rice and being well attended. The church was decorated with flowers and greenery, and there was a splendid offering of produce. On Monday evening one of the most successful functions ever held In connection with the Methodist Church Look place in the form of a social and sale of produce given on Thanksgiving Day. The following programme was rendered to an appreciative audience: Vocal solos, Mrs J. Swindlehurst; recitations. Lois Lind; vocal duet, Mrs McConchie and Mrs R. Grice (Foxton); recitation. Clarice Sinclair; vocal solo, Miss Thompson (FoxIon); recitations, Doreen Ward and Rev. R. Grice. At the conclusion of the programme, Rev. R. Grice proceeded to sell the produce and a complete clearance was effected. Supper was handed round, and the church stewards expressed their thanks to all who had assisted to make the function such an outstanding success. Social Afternoon. A pleasant afternoon was spent at. the Parish hall last Wednesday, the occasion being the social afternoon arranged by members of the Anglican Church. Asters, phlox and red berries were in profusion, and they also decorated the afternoon tea tables. Two duets, were delightfully rendered by Mesdames W. Clark and S. Shedden, as also was a sblo by Mrs J. Allerby. Competitions were won by Mrs A. McSweeney and Mrs Allerby. The hostesses were Mesdames W. I*’, l-'ope, S. Shedden and M. Parr. Personal Mr 11. Buckman has left for Hunterville, where he has secured a position. Miss W. Perry has left for Wellington to take up a position at Karori. Miss Doris Tremewan is the guest ol Mrs Reg. Nees, Wellington, for her annual holidays. Mrs. R. L. Tippler, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs Bird, of Levin, has returned home. Mrs E. Nicholl, librarian, accompanied by Mrs H. Pettitt, left for Auckland on Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs L. Andrew and family, of Grey street, have left for Hunterville, where they will in future reside. Miss Lois Easton leaves to-day for Khandallali, where she will stay with her aunt, Mrs T. Twist, for two months. The weekly card evening, conducted by the Labour Party, was well attended, the prize winners being Mrs D. McLaggen and Mr T. Moore. Mrs R. R. Lind presented two pupils at tlie theory examination of the Trinity College of Music (London), last December, and results just to hand are as follow; Intermediate, Marion McDonald, G 5; preDeidro Leng-Ward, 91 (hona highly respected resident of Levin, and with many friends in Shannon, died at the Palmerston North Hospital on Friday of last week. He had been a resident of Levin for the past 37 years, and came to Shannon a few weeks ago. to be nursed at the home of his step-daughter, Mrs A. E. Tremewan, Bryce street. It became necessary fox* him to enter hospital, but his death a fortnight later came as a shock to his relatives. Another stepdaughter, Mrs F. Thompson, resides in Shannon, and there are also two sons. Agricultural Club. As a preliminary step towards the commencement of the year's activities, the annual meeting of the Horownenua Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Club was held this week. Mr H. J. Lancaster presided, and also present were Messrs J. Aim and A. W. McSweeney (Snannon), Miss H. E. Bowen, Messrs White-Scoti and Walker (Te Hbro), E. Dwyer (Wellington Education Board), W. H. Philip (Koputaroa), R. W. B. Evans, T. Chipper, and J. Casey (secretary). Prior to the commencement of business, those present stood as a mark of sympathy witn one of the club’s members, Mr H. G. Nicholas, who had suffered a sad loss in the death of his son. The annual report stated that the club had had another successrul year. Entries in the calf and lamb rearing sections had been good in ali parts of the district, and the entries received Tor the root-gi-owing competition were encouraging. On December 10, the final judging had taken place in the grounds of the Levin High School, the judge being All* J. Smith, ox Bunnythorpo, whose awards met with unanimous approval. Tokomaru, entering the competition for the first time, won llie group championship, their success being very popular. The financial position of the club was veery satisfactory. the receipts and expenditure showing a debit balance of £il which, however would be met adequately when the Board’s contribution for 1937 came to hand. Thanks were extended to donors to the club’s funds. The death of Mr 1L L. Tippler, of Shannon, was recorded with deep regret. He was a gentleman whose work for the club placed him in the forefront as a member. Commenting upon the annual i*eport, the president said that the results obtained as a result of the competitions had been very successful, and that the club’s activities during the year had probably been the best to date. A few schools lacked entries in the competitions, but the majority had increased considerably. The interest shown by parents had been particularly marked, more especially in the northern end of the district. The club’s finances showed a debit, but since the balance sheet was prepared, the departmental grant of £lB had been received, and as a result the accounts showed a surplus of £2 11s. Considering that a good deal of additional work had been undertaken during the year, the position was satisfactory. The club’s appreciation was due to those who adjudicated at the preliminary judging at the various towns, for they had done this without remuneration of any kind. Thanks was also due to Misses Blackburn and Harding, who had taken charge of the luncheon arrangements on the day of the final judging. Last year a root-crop competition had been inaugurated, and 39 entries were received, while 26 of these had been completed. That was a step of progress, and it was his hope that in the approaching year there would be more entries. The club was indebted to two Palmerston North firms tor donating the seed for this competition. Mr Aim (Shannon) congratulated the president ana secretary on the success of the year’s work. It was his opinion that the work did not now justify the existence of the Shannon subcommittee of the club, as this could be done through the individual schools. The president and several members expressed the view that the sub-committee was not ncessary, and it was allowed to lapse. The president said that it had been suggested that individual schools could- arrange a function each year, with the object ol raising funds, to make it possible for calves to be transported to the preliminary judging. If transport could be arranged, he felt cei-tain that .more entries would be received. Air Evans advised that he had been informed that entries would be nearly double if transport to the preliminary judging was provided. He said that school committees could arrange a function and could then utilise the proceeds in paying the cost of transport. Reference was made to the enthusiasm shown in the work of the club by Air Dwyer, to whom thanks were due for the good advice given. The election of officers resulted: Patron, Air R. V. Browp; president, Air H. J. Lancaster; vice-presidents, Messrs W. H. Phillip and C. Epsom; hon. secretary, Air J. Casey; executive committee. Messrs R. W. B. Evans and J. Aim. Representing the Horownenua Boys’ and Girls’ Horticultural Club. Mr Chipper brought forward the suggestion that the club should take over the activities of his club. It was his opinion that if the Agricultural Club took over the competition, in conjunction with its other activities, its scope would be widened, the interest increased, and the competition would benefit both organisations. After a lengthy discussion, it was finally decided to consider the matter at the next meeting. It was resolved that no prizes shall be given for the root-crop competition, it being considered that the certificates were sufficient reward. The president drew attention to the fact that it had been suggested to him that the awarding of medals as prizes could be improved upon, as some children had won two or more, each being of the same design. This matter was held over until the next meeting, which was fixed, tentatively, for June 13, the president expressing the hop© that there would be a more representative attendance.