Shannon

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7278, 4 October 1933, Page 12

Shannon

From Our Own Correspondent. At the fortnightly meeting of the Shannon Borough Council the following were present: The Mayor (Mr. E. Butt), Crs. Thwaites, J. Curran senr., J. Curran junr., Mason, Roach, Lind, Clayton. An apology was received from Cr. Hyde. The following inward correspondence was received:— From Shannon Cricket Club applying for the use of the Domain for the ensuing cricket season.—Granted. From Abraham and Williams, Palmerston North, applying for renewal of saleyard license.—Granted. From Horowhenua Rugby Union enclosing a cheque for £2 3s 6d, being 10 per cent, of gross takings at the Shannon Domain.—Received.

From Mr. E. T. Moody stating that the water supply at the farm adjoining the slaughter house failed at times, and asking that steps be taken to remedy this. Cr. Mason: At times in dry weather the supply also failed. This was caused by taps being left running. When the foreman visited that end of the town the supply was sufficient as the offenders turned off the taps. A notice should be put in the paper warning people that anvono found with taps running would be "prosecuted, Cr. Curran, senr., pointed out that with a one-inch main the half-inch pipes leading off it took a great 1 deal of the pressure. Cr. Thwaites: The property in question is outside tho borough boundary and if the borough incurred expenditure to increase the supply there was always the risk that the occupier had the option of driving an artesian bore and then not requiring a supply from the borough. Cr. Mason stated that some of the stock owners supplied by this main were responsible as they left the taps running. Tho Mayor: All stock owners should have ball-cocks fitted to their supply.—lt was decided to refer the matter to the waterworks committee for attention. Mr. H. M. Mead wrote applying for permission to install a petrol P u mP a [- the corner of Plimmer terrace and Stout street.—Granted subject to the councils conditions being observed. The Shannon Tennis Club applied for a connection to the borough water supply at the tennis pavilion.—Granted. Messrs Francis and Co. advised that Mr. Francis would visit Shannon shortly to "lay before the council_ a scheme for conversion of loans which would be cheaper than the Government’s scheme. Cr. Thwaites: The scheme wo have considered was prepared by tho State Advances Department. Is this department arranging a scheme? If so there would bo no brokerage. Cr. Clayton. \\ hat brokerage will be charged by Messrs Francis and Co. The town clerk: No brokerage will bo payable to Messrs 'Francis and Co. if wo do not adopt their scheme. If wo do tho brokerage will be 2s 6d per cent., totalling about The letter was received. The Horowhenua County Council wrote applying for permission to take water from the nearest hydrant to the boroughs southern boundary for work on tho main highway—Decided to allow water to be taken, a charge of Is 6d per 1000 gallons to bo made. „ . ~, The borough foreman reported as follows: —The patching of main highways No 53 and No. 00 has been completed; portion of this in Ballance street has been picked right out and replaced with new material owing to it being badly cracked. The work In Nathan terrace is being carried out when horse and dray are avallable. About ten chains of water tables and drains in Stafford and Clapham streets have been cleaned out. No metal has been put on Stafford street owing to the contractor being on other work The number of men working under No o scheme have been as follow. Week ending September 16, 19; week ending fcept°Cr junr., called attention to the turf in ■ the Domain being left in heaps. ~He considered they should be “faced along the tank. Cr. Thwaites considered they should bo used for filling in holes where stumps had been taken but. Cr. Roach: Roots of trees are coming through the cycHns track, constituting a, danger to cyclists. Cr. Curran, junr.: It will be no good until the large trees are cut down. These can be sold for firewood a,nd the money u„ed for beautifying the Domain. The young hedge would then have a chance to grow. -It was resolved that the reserves committee inspect and report to the council, taking the necessary action to remove r °Cn’ Roach called attention to the broken state of the footpath in Stout street, especially near tho Parish hall, referred to the roads’ committee. Cr. Mason stated that the metal on the footpath in Vance street from the corner of Venn street contained a great many large stones.—Resolved to instruct the foreman to have the metal on the path raked over. , It was resolved that the roads committee hold a tour of inspection and draw up a plan of work for the next six months so that estimates could be pretown * clerk reported that the Audit Department had returned the balance sheet duly certified and without any tags. A special meeting of the council was held at which the balance sheet was adopted and the Mayor congratulated Mr. J. T. Bovis, the town clerk, upon having everything to the satisfaction of the Audit Department. Bowling Club.

At a committee meeting of the Shannon Bowling Club held on Thursday evening matters relating to the opening of the season were discussed and invitations were received from Northern, Fox ton, Takaro and Palmerston North. It was decided to open the season on Saturday, October 28, and that all neighbouring’clubs be invited as well as those of Palmerston North. A letter was read from the secretary of the Palmerston North Club suggesting alterations in the method of holding the Easter tournament and asking the Shannon Chib for its opinion of. the suggestions mentioned.

The committee decided that owing to lack of information supplied, it was unable to support the suggested method. A great deal of work had been done on tho .green and there was every likelihood of the playing conditions being vastly improved on those of last year. Genera!.

The Shannon Cricket Club members have been hard at work preparing thengrounds for the coming season and they expect to field a, team equal to any in the district. Although the tennis season has not yet officially opened, players in large numbers are taking advantage of the fine weather and at limes the courts are crowded. It would appear that tennis this year will be on the boom in Shannon and no doubt there will bo a record crowd at the opening of tho season next Saturday. , , Rainfall for the month of September was about the average of 269 points, most of which, however, fell on one day, tho rest being spread over the month in light showers. A few frosts towards the end of the month made one realise that winter conditions could still make things unpleasant for the lovers of summertime. , ... During last week the school was visited by the department’s medical officer, Dr. Bakewell, and a thorough examination was made of all pupils from the infants upwards. Dr. Bakewell had not visited Shannon for some years, the visits in the meantime being paid by another medical officer. She reported that she could not help noticing the very marked improvement in the children physically, mentally and in general appearance. It was most gratifying to see that such a change was taking place. She also remarked on tho improved conditions of the school grounds, buildings, and of the town itself.