Shannon

Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 143, 18 June 1941, Page 8

Shannon

(From Our Own Correspondent.) “Chelwood,” Bryce Street, was the rendezvous for some 40 folk when Mr. und Mrs. E. Chester and Mr. and Mrs. G. Munford joined in giving a miscellaneous gift evening for Miss Clara Burling and Mr. lan Falconer, whose wedding will take place this week. A progressive game of beetle occupied the early part of the evening. The winners were Miss T. Moyniiian (ladies) and Mr. J. Gameson (men) and consolations were awarded Miss Falconer, Palmerston North) and Mr. A. Bowler. Mr. Munford, on behalf of the assembly’ j asked Miss Burling to accept the gifts j with all good wishes for future happiness. Mr. Falconer, on behalf of Miss Burling and himself, expressed their thanks, at the same time thanking Mr. and Mrs. Chester and Mr. and Mrs. Munford for their kindness in giving the evening. Mrs. M. Robbie (Palmerston North), Mr. Burling and Mr. Basil Wilkinson supplied tho music for the dancing which continued until midnight the party concluding with Mr. Burling expressing thanks to the hosts and hostesses. Presentation Some 40 ratepayers of tho southern end of the Tokomaru Riding, accompanied by their wives, paid a surprise visit to Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Best at their residence, Kingston Road, recently. Mr. S. 11. Roberts, on behalf of the ratepayers, made a presentation of a whiskey decanter and glasses on a silver stand suitably inscribed to Mr. Best in recognition of the lino work carried out by him as a mejnber of the Horowhenua County Council during the past 9 years. Mr. li. J. Law, a member of the Buckley Drainage Board, supported Mr. Roberts in his remarks and Mr. E. P. Macaulay proposed a toast to Mr. and Mrs. Best. Coming of Age On tho eve of the coming of age of thei-r eldest son, Stuart, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hyde entertained over 30 relatives and friends at their residence, Thompson Street, when a jolly time was spent in games, songs and music. Mr. Hyde presented his son with the key of the which, unlike most keys, will be an historical souvenir, for Private T. Sunley, a friend of tlio family for many years, who is in Suva, Fiji, fashioned it over there out of a Fijian penny and halfpenny and duly dispatched it in time to be presented at the party. The loyal toast and that of the guest of honour was proposed by Mr. Hyde and the 21 candles on the birthday cake were lit by Miss Joan Better and blown, out by Stuart. Opportunity was taken to make a presentation of a case containing a military brush and comb to Private Ray Downes who was on leave. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wilkinson, accompanied by Miss L. Wjlkinson and Mrs. morning for a trip through to the East Coast, where they will spend a short holiday with Mrs. Wilkinson’s sister, Mrs. W. J. Law, at Te Puke. Persistent rain throughout the week made the grounds very hevay for Saturday’s games in the Horowhenua Senior Rugby competition, results in which are as follows:—Shannon lost to Foxton, 16-6; Air Force A, beat Wanderers, 18-5, and Air Force B beat Athletic 13-3. Advice has been received to the effect that Lieut. W. Roach, Pte. B. Clayton, Pte. H. Warman, Pte. E. Easton and Pte. N. Better, who are serving with the overseas forces, are safe and well. Homo Classes continue with a good attendance of members, under the direction of the district nurse, Sister Willis. It is hoped to have a supply of text books on this subject for early distribution among members. Instruction in advanced roller bandaging followed the nurse’s lecture. It is urgently desired under the Emergency Precautions Scheme to ascertain whether householders in Shannon would be prepared to billet people who might have to be evacuated from other parts of the Dominion in the event of a local or national emergency. With a view to obtaining this and other information, a questionairre has been prepared by the local controller, Mr. J. T. Bovis, and has been distributed to householders, to be filled in and returned at the end of this week. A local committee, in charge of Mrs. I. Edmonds, is in urgent need of old materials of any description, and any new materials which can be spared, to make up local hospital requirements. Articles such as shirts, linen, blankets and knitted garments may be left at tho borough office. Rugby Control At tho weekly meeting of the Management Committee of tho Horowhenua Rugby Union, the president, Mr. A. Gillespie (Shannon), extended a cordial welcome to Mr. Nepia Winiata, who had accepted the office of vicepresident of the Union. In reference to the third grade match, Shannon v. College on May 7, the referee reported that he had had to administer a caution to each side during the game. A request for the remission of the fine imposed upon the Waimeha Club was declined. The Athletic Club was -fined 2s Gd in respect to player who appeared in a wrongly coloured jersey. It was resolved to approach the Military Camp (Foxton) in an endeavour to arrange a match with the Horowhenua representatives at Levin, early in July. A deputation, comprising Messrs. A. Gillespie, J. W. Rinimer and C. E. Wiseley, was appointed to wait upon the Levin Borough Council with a view to securing better lighting conveniences at the Levin Domain. Borough Council At the fortnightly meeting of the Shannon Borough Council ht which the Mayor, Mr. A. E. Hyde, presided Clr. W. Clayton, in the presence of the council, signed the Councillor declaration, and was congratulated by the Mayor on his election as Deputy-Mayor. Instructions were received from the Lighting Controller for the Horowhenua to have lighting in shops and shop windows reduced to a standard in line with specifications, and also a request that townspeople be requested to draw blinds in private houses,.or other buildings, whenever tho lights are switched on, so as to assist in the reduction of sky glow. The Town Clerk reported that he had asked tho Lighting Controller to visit Shannon and discuss thfl matter with him. Writing with regard to the linen flax industry, the Director of tho Field Division, Department of Agriculture said that, at the present time, investigations were being made into the possibility of linen-flax growing in the Rangitikei district. This work was in the experimental stage and, until such time as it could be shown that good quality flax could be produced, no good purpose would be served by going into considerations of establishing a processing factory. The traffic inspector stated that during May fifteen head of stock had been impounded from the Main Highwajq three warnings had been issued for careless parking, and two for failing to keep to the left. School Committee

Owing to the unavoidable absence of the chairman (Mr. E. T. Moody), Mr. C. Goodwin took the chair at the monthly meeting of the Shannon School Committee, when there were also present Messrs. Hately (hon. sc.), J. Hennessey,