WAIPUKURAU

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 19 November 1927, Page 6

WAIPUKURAU

NEWS AND NOTES. Whilst digging his garden at his residence, Gaisford Terrace, on Tuesday, Mr H. Reckih unearthed, in excellent condition, a very fine gold medallion ,inscribed: “Presented to Mr. F. R. Jackson, Mayor of Wanganui, by the Borough Council employees, 1896.” As to how the medallion came to be in in Mr. Reckin’s garden is explained to some extent by the fact that a neighbour has claimed it as belonging to him. Some 12 scholars attending the Waipukurau District High School, are attending the Junior and Senior National Scholarship and Public Service Entrance examinations, at present being held at Waipawa. Mr. H. A. Martin, of Farm road, Waipukurau, has left for Pahiatua, to attend the 67th anniversary of his parents’ wedding. Mr. Martin’s father, Mr. Albert Martin, who is 87 years of age, was married in 1860 to Mrs. Martin at Berhampore. Wellington. For many years Mr. and Mrs Martin resided at Marlborough, but of late years have been residing in Pahiatua. Mrs. Martin is aged 86. Both are still hale and hearty. Of 13 children. 11 still survive, while the grand children in 1925 totalled 37. and the great grandchildren 14. It is pleasing to state that Miss Pauline Brittain who has been an inmate of the Otaki Sanatorium for some months is much improved in health as the result of her treatment.

A continued improvement in the condition of Mr. Frank O'Donnell, who is an inmate of the Hospital, is reported. His mother, Mrs W. F. O'Donnell, arrived here from Auckland on Wednesday. Mr. Breinner, who has heen farming in the Mangaorapa district for many years, died at the Napier Hospital on Tuesday, after a brief illness. During Mr. Bremner’s residence in the district, he made many friends .and was held in the highest esteem by all. He was a returned soldier, having seen active service in France, and his three sons were killed in action at the Great War. The interment took place in Napier, on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs McMurray and family are leaving Porangahau shortly, as Mr McMurray has been appointed to an important position in Palmerston North. Mr. and Mrs. McMurray have resided in the district for over twelve years, and during that time they have taken an active interest in the affairs of the township, and have always been ready to give a helping hand in anything which was of benefit to the district. Mrs McMurray also took an interest in all sports, and was always a willing helper. Both Mr and Mrs McMurray will be greatly missed in this district. TILL RIFLED. OFFENDER CAUGHT IN THE ACT In the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning, before Messrs B. J. McCormick and A. C. Holms, J.P.'s, *fhomas Yates alias Wilson, alias Williams, pleaded guilty to a charge of having committed the theft of 4s from the cash-till in the business premises of Messrs J. W. Harrison and Son. bakers, on Thursday afternoon. Constabl B Butler stated that accused, who had been caught in the act. promptly admitted the offence, and handed over the amount involved. A statment was handed in showing that accused had a fairly lengthy list of convictions against him and been sentenced to terms of imprisonment ranging from one month to six months.

A sentnc e of 14 days’ imprisonment in the Napier Gaol was imposed.

PORANGAHAU NOTES.

Shearing has been in full swing for the last few weeks; but the wet weather experienced here this last fortnight has delayed it sonfwhat, and caused great inconvenience to many farmers. The country round about is presenting quite a green appearance, and feed for stosck is plentiful. There is still a good deal of sickness in this district, and the school attendance is somewhat affected.