Mauku and Patumahoe.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 1, Issue 2, 20 March 1912, Page 2

Mauku and Patumahoe.

Mr Melville Crispe, Secretary of the Mauku branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union writes:—"ln your notes from Mauku in your issue of March 8th, you state that the sheafpitching competition was won by E. Rowe, whereas it was won by R. Quinn. If possible I would be glad if you could note a correction as there was a very spirited contest and I would like the right man to get the credit." [Sorry a pen-slip was made and glad to transfer the honours to Mr Quinn. Thanks.—Ed.] The principal events at the Farmers' Union picnic and sports meeting (which was the largest gathering ever held at Mauku) were as follows; Throwing Cricket Ball J. Quinn 1, E Rowe 2. One-leg Race W Somerville 1, G Forbes 2. Sheaf Pitching—(First Prize aneroid Barometer, value £1 1s, presented by E C Cuff) — R Quinn 1, E Howe 2 Married Ladies' Race— (First Prize umbrella, value 10s 6d, presented by W G Shotbolt and Co.)— Mrs C Nott 1, Mrs Pleydell 2 Backwards Race —W Sommerville 1, E C Cuff 2.

Tilting in the Ring (First Prize watch value £1 1s, presented by W J Henry ; second, pair spurs by W McMurtrie), Eisenhut 1, Forbes 2.

Distance Stepping (exact distance 165 yds 71ns) —N C Litchfield, 166yds, 1, E Gibbon, 166 yds 1 ft, 2. Prizes by W H Bowler. Ladies Nail-driving (Pair shoes by C R Shepherd)— Miss Rowe 1, Mrs Nott 2. Single Ladies' Race (Cruet by W T Bailey) —Miss Howe 1, Miss McNaughton 2. Creamery Suppliers' Race—[1st prize pig presented by W. Howard] E. Rowe 1 Married Men's Race—1st prize presented by T. A. Kemp, T. A. Kemp 1, A. C. Davey 2. Other prizes were donated by Messrs Finlan, Howe and Nicholls.

The following is the result of the Manukau Cricket Association's competition for Mr W. H. Warm's cup which, after a keen contest, has been won by those " good sports of Mauku"; - Mauku 19 points, Waiuku 18, Pukekohe B. 17, Drury 8, Pukekohe A. 4. Pokeno 3. The Mauku Club intend holding one of their popular social evenings shortly, when the cup will be presented.

There was one of the occasions which show the harmony of the district when a social function was held at the Patumahoe Hall on Friday night (8th) to wish Mr Henry Howard (who is leaving the district) every success in his new adventures. A varied programme was provided of dances, songs and recitations, and the piano was presided over by Miss Vera Bailey. In the interval a presentation was made of a silver tea service (pot, jug, sugar) which was handed to the recipient by Mr Jas. Henry with words that met the approbation of those assembled in a very hearty manner. Mr Howard suitably responded and Mrs H. Howard also thanked the company. A meeting of the Mauku Road

Board was held at the hall on Saturday when various items were passed for payment and some fresh contracts issued.

The roads in the district will be a great improvement this winter to what they were last winter as the metalling has been carried forward much quicker than anticipated. Although causing at present a temporary inconvenience, the benefit will be found later on.

The first assembly and drill of the Territorials was held at the hall the - same night and the newly-formed contingent showed an appreciation of the lucid instructions of Sergt. Major Bell, and took a keen interest in the work.

The profit of the picnic and dance promoted by the Farmers' Union netted over £6.

For a long time there have been complaints of the insufficient accommodation in the telephone bureau at Mauku and Patumahoe. At its last meeting the local branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union decided to approach the authorities about the matter, through the Provincial Executive. The present arrangements are very unsatisfactory both to the storekeepers at whose places the public telephones are installed and to everybody desiring to use the telephone.