LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 734, 26 May 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tho factory at the Times Office presents a very busy appearance these clays New -fast machinery installed is kept running at its maximum and printing orders are being despatched to both north and south. On the recent visit’ of 'the Pukekohe Band to Papal-: lira, in marching to a rather lively tune, a your.:; lady inquired as to which band it was On being informed it was from Pukekohe she exclaimed: “What from that small place!” Fooball During the progress of the Franklin Winter Show several weight guessing competitions were held. The turkey was won by Miss Belle. Stuart, who guessed 91 bs 9ozs. The exact weight was ftibs DDor.s. Tne lamb was won by Messrs H. Stuart, Joe Reynolds and Chn'stine, who messed 107, 107’a and 107 1 Mbs respectively. The exact weight was 107 btlbs. Other compelttions were held, the .esuris of which are not yet avail'ab.e. A Palmerston North resident who recently wsited New Plyimuth told a New Zealand Times representative .hat numbers of the e eve of a, Japanese vessel which touched a 1 -h, port were delighted at .tne signt oi Mount Egmont. which they declaiea reminded them so much of then' Rum cus sacred inoi ntwiih rUjiyanui.

It is astonishing the number of voluntary remarks of appreciation regaring the Times both as an .Advertising medium and a newspaper, that are being made. This is gratifying to the publishers and it also goes to show that the Times is rapiii-y becoming the recognised district organ. It circulates from Mangeve to Huntly and takes in all places ’'in between. Further, the Times has become a powerful influence throughout the whole district.

A meeting is to he held in the Borough Council Chambers, Otahuhu, on Monday next at 7.30 p.m. to consider the question of making an organised effort on behalf of the Protestant Qrphange campaign. So far though large numbers of residents have subscribed to the fund no specific Otahuliu contribution has been made. The Mayor will preside at the meeting.

The new. hall at Mauku is now nearly completed, and the date of the opening ceremony has been fixed for Wednesday, the 7t'h of June. His Excellency the Governor-'General, having kindly undertaken to attend the function'. The building is of ample size, and the 'internal decorations are tasteful and handsome. A (large attendance is expected on the opening day.

Pukekohe Auction, Mart, Established 1915, There is only one Pukekohe Auction Mart—that owned and controlled by the Franklin Farmers’ Auctioneering Company, Ltd. Theie may he other auction marts in Pukekohe. hut there is only one Pukekohe Auction Mart, and that is under the management of Mr J'. T. Stembridge*