DISTRICT NEWS.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 670, 27 September 1921, Page 5

DISTRICT NEWS.

TUAKAv. Messrs Lapwood and Mungull, of Tnakau, have recently completed the sale of Mr R. G. Wright’s farm, in Dominion Road, Tuakau. Mr Wright is giving up farming for a time. The Tuakau Musical and Dramatic Society are holding their first performance in the Tuakau Hall on October 19. Lovers of music in Tuakau have taken this matter up very strongly, and they are to be congratulated on having the services bf. so able a conductor as Mr Irving, late of Devonport, Auckland. For some months past practice has been in full swing, both for the voices and orchestra, and a rare musical treat is looked forward to by the people of the surrounding district. The performance will end with a farce by members of the Dramatic Society. The orchestra which comprises twelve instruments, is already in first-class form, and it is to be hoped that a large gathering wall reward the efforts of the performers. The Tuakau Football Club are holding their social and dance on October 5. A strong committee has been formed, and, everything is being done to make the gathering a success. It is to be hoped that, as in the past, Tuakau will have the pleasure of entertaining many of the Pukekohe friends.

The St. John’s Ladies’ Guild, of Tuakau, are holding a bazaar in connection with the Vicarage BuildingFund some time in November. Already a very successful concert has been held for the same fund, and a considerable sum is now in hand. With the numerous attractions that are promised for the bazzar, the gathering should undoubtedly be a great success.

MAUKU. CRICKET CLUB. The ’ annual meeting of the club was held in the Patumahoe Hall on Saturday evening, when there was a fair attendance. Mr E. C. Cuff was voted to the chair. In his openingremarks, the chairman remarked on the fact that during the war cricket had been abandoned, but during the latter part of last season a few men had got together and revived the good old English game, with the record of having played six matches, winning three and losing three, not a bad record, considering that all the players were either new to the game or had been out of it for seven years. It is hoped this season that the Franklin Cricket Association will be revived, and] If so some interesting contests should eventuate. The bal-ance-sheet showed the club to be square, and the election of officers was as follows :—Patron, J. Henry, Esq.; president, E. C. Cuff, Esq.; vice-presidents, Messrs R. K. Memfcery, R. D. Dunn ; secretary and treasurer, Mr W. Finlay; capt ain, Mr A. Cornthwaite ; delegates to Association, Messrs W. Finlay and A. Cornthwaite. The election of committees and 1 date of opening was held over until next meeting.

PATUR/JAHGE.

MAUKU ATHLETIC CLUB

The annual meeting of the Mauku Athletic Club was held in the Patumahoe Hail on Saturday night. There was a very fair attendance of members and others, and the chairman (Mr W. J. Sommerville) congratulated the club on the evident interest that was being already shown in the forthcoming sports on New Year’s Day.

Mr W. Finlay (acting secretary) read, the report and balance-sheet, the latter showing a credit balance in the bank of £32 11s, with assets to the value of over £2O, mkaing a total of £SO odd. This was considered very satisfactory, and the balancesheet was unanimously adopted. The out-going president (Mr W. J. Sommerville)' .who has held, office Cor the past two years, thanked all members for the very practical way they had helped during his term of office, and for the generous and willing assistance given him at all times towards making the sports meetings a success. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year :—Patron, Hon. W. F. Massey, Esq., M.P.; president, Mr W. Finlay ; vice-presi-dents, Messrs R. Fulton and A. J. Moore ; secretary, Mr Baigent; committee, Messrs J. Adolph, E. G. Knight, C. R. Sheppard, W. ■VlcMurtrie, A. Woolsey, G. McAlpine, G. Howard, T. M. Short, H. M. Crispe, K. D. Dunn, C. Vidac, E. S. Syme, R. K. Membery, W. Howard, sen., W J. Moore, D. Davy, J. F. Davies, J. Wafctam, J. Benge, W. J. Sommerville, M.lrwin. A. Cornthwaite, G. Wallen, F J. Kavanagh and S. Kerr. Great difficulty was experienced in securing the services of a secretary, and though considerable pressure was used on various members none could be induced to accept office. Finally Mr Baigent was elected, sub-'

ject to his confirmation. Since the meeting Mr Baigent has been pleased to accept the position, and the club are to be congratulated on stcuring the services of such a capable anu painstaking man as secretary for the 1922 meeting.

PAPAKURA. •The sale of pedigree Jerseys- on behalf of Mr E. D. McLennan on Thursday, attracted a large attendance from near and far. A very good sale resulted, bulls selling up to 160 guineas, cows to 145 guineas, yearlings to 80 guineas, and calves under a month old up to 37 guineas, the average price for these being 3o guineas. Very few animals were passed in.

The golf season is drawing to u close, and competitions are beingplayed off as quickly as possible. The ladies are still playing in their championships, seven being left in. In the semi-final of the men’s games, last Saturday, Jacob beat Elliott, 1 up after a close game, the strokes being 100 to 102, while Montgomery beat Reader 2 up. The final will be played on 24th. The Waitemata Club is sending a team of ladies to try conclusions with the local players on that date.

DRURY. LAWN TENNIS.. The movement to establish the above amusement has now taken a definite shape. Two public meetings have been held under the chairmanship of Mr T. H. Brooks, and it was finally agreed to make a tennis court in the school grounds. A club was formed, and the following officers were appointed :—President, Mr T. H. Brooks; vice-presidents, Messrs Peoples, James Fitzgerald, S. Appleby, Touhey, Theirs, and McNaugOton ; secretary, Mr Wild. A strong committee was appointed, and instructed lo go ahead and get things going as speedily as possible, so that playing may be commenced this season. A fair number have already joined the club, the subscription for this year being fixed at 21s for gentlemen and 10s for ladies. Subscription lists are now open, and it is up to the public to generously respond, for it is a good thing for the district generally.

LAWN TENNIS BALL. The married ladies held a very successful ball on behalf of the club, and had a splendid turn out. The hall was very nicely decorated, good music, lavish refreshments, and a fine. night all ccaabined to make a ve-ry enjoyable time, but the financed aid to the club might have been better. BAND OF HOPE MEETING. A Band of Hope meeting was held on Wednesday, 14th. On account of the weather being very threatening the.' attendance was small, put the few that gathered together had a good time. Miss Robinson, assisted by Miss K. Brook and Miss E. Sutherland, rendered a good programme of music, songs and recitations. Mr W. Dixon gave a couple of songs, and readings from S. Fielding made up a pleasant evening. The committee trust for a better turn out next month, the effort to spread the temperance cause should be encouraged and appreciated.

ALFRISTOW-BRQOKBY. , A meeting of settlers who have rural boxes in Alfriston and Brookby was held in the Brookby school on Thursday night to discuss the tax that the Government propose to put on these boxes. There was a record attendance, and strong condemnation was raised on the Government in trying to bring in such an unjust tax. A resolution was carried unanimously condemning the tax. and was sent to the Postmaster-Generai, Further action was deferred pending the Minister’s reply.