Special District News

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 1, Issue 5, 10 April 1912, Page 3

Special District News

Patumahoe. School Teacher Farewelled. The social that had been organised to give the parent i and householders of the Patumaho) school district an opportunity of say ng farewell to Miss B. Sergeant was o tened by an address from Mr J. B. Gol Isworthy, Chairman of the School Com oittee. He assured Miss Sergeant tha great interest had been taken in the s >cial, the attendance being au indicatic aof the esteem in which she was hel L As Chairman of die school commiitee he was in a position to state 1 hat the Inspector's reports on this t lacher's work had always been excell mt. He had great pleasure in making the presentation on behalf of the householders of the district and he ask >d Miss Sergeant to accept the illumin ited address which assured her of thei appreciation of the efficient and faithi ul services she had rendered as assistu ,t of the Patumahoe school during' the past eight years. They desired to c >ugratulate her on the unqualified success tb.it had always attended he r efforts, and while regretting her de>arture from the district, wished to issure her that she carried away with lier their very best wishes for he* hea th, happiness and prosperity. This 1 ras signed on behalf of the housf holders by Messrs Joseph Henry, W, G. Pleydell, W. H. Howe, W. Howard, C. R. Sheppard and J. B Goldsworihy. Fabmrrs Umox. The annual meet ng of the Mauku branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union was held on Wednesday, April 3rd, when a fair nil mber attended. It is to be regretted tl at there was not a larger attendance i s some very important matters con ,-erning the farmer were discussed. The Secretary re id a report giving a resume of the rear's work which showed that durit g the year fifteen meetings had been held, lectures had been given on hom< separation, potato culture, ensilage (taking, and milk testing. For the 'social part of the programme euchrs parties, annual dinner, sports, picni c and concerts had been well attended rod proved exceedingly popular. The membership showed an increase of twenty-one for the twelve months, making a total of fifty financial members. The balance shiet showed the receipts to be £37 Is 2d, and the expenditure £25 los 2d, leaving a credit balance in hand of £ll -6s. In moving the adoption of the balance sheet Mr J. Goldsworthy made special mention of the work carried on by the Secretary (Mr M. Crispe), and proposed that £3 3s be donated to him as a mark of appreciation of his services. This was carried unanimously. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year President, Mr W. Finlav (rp-elected); Vice-president, Mr W. H. Bowler; Secretary, Mr M. Crispe; Committee, Messrs E. C. Cuff, C. Crispe. J. Goldsworthy, F. Kavanagh, W. Sommerville, W. Howe and S. Pilgrim. It was unanimously resolved that this branch heartily approves of tbe action of the Provincial Executive in relation to their resolution regarding strikes, and the members would be willing to assist in any manner possible to prevent farmers' produce or requirements being held up by any section of ' the community. Messrs V. Wright, A. Franklin, E. Gillon, B. Fulton and Hemsworth were elected as members. It was a; ranged to start the euchre parties this month, and the first will be held on April 26th. The Secretary made a special reference to the fact of a new paper ("The Ptoekoh s axd WAnnai Times) being started in their midst, which, under its able management,; would do much to assist their Union by making its wants and requirements known. under toe division of the old Manukau County into iwo counties, thA Mauku and Karaka Road Boards alkfjing to be constituted one riding. Hem/, for many years member of the * auku Road Boaird, intends oxtering L jiself as a condidate to represent tJs riding on the new County Council.

Drury. There was a , attendance of members at the zv ual meeting of the Drurv branch of the Farmers' I'n'oa held on Frluay evening. The President. Mr Jos. FLou;an, presided. Seve.a: item> of con-idevabb im-r-st were dis jus ed, and a large amoi'ii of business trajsic ed. ne new member elected. M Ft. a duec.or of ibe Farmers' Un>on Trading and Indenting Associaiioa a.tenuea. end most em ouraghjlv of tb* progress of tae Assoo aiion. He two :me J the meeting that tie I'jae ha<' pviived wh. jj ow.ng io the increase of icsulered necersarv i \-i i:l hl.j.ger office and gto , ■.•'!i t o ■ ion. M Jos. Flu vv • " '• eleciad President, mid M- i im«- li' gerald Vice-Presi-dei.!. ; the onb.iT-jj year.

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Bombay. Weddixg. An interesting wedding took place on "Wednesday last, at St. Peter's Church, when Miss] Lily Bulme was marred to Mr Shiw, of Ararimu. Theb-i e, who 100 l ;ed c'jaraiing in .• handsome embroidei ed w lite silk, was given away by her 1 iro.her, Mr Percy Balme, anJ attended by the Misses V. and £. Balme as rriuesmaid.,. The Rev. T. Fisher win the officiating clergyman. The * edding pavty left the church amidst showers of rice and geed wishes. Lawk Tewsis. A special general meeting of the Bombay Lawn Tenn s Club was held atthecouts on Sa« rrday last. Mr H. S.twyer presided and about 20 were pre3jnt. Mr <5. Stevens was Geo. Pvoude Se:-.at:ttjr and Treasurer (vice Mr P. Ba'me who is leaving the district). Gene ral Committee : The M s Masedeld f 2), Miss Wilks, M.-s C. S.evejs, MeLra E. Corothwa'te, H. Sawyer am lA. E. Harris. To Mr P. Balme was massed a hearty vote of thanks for pasi ed services. It was decided to ashpha t the new court at once. Farmers' tsiox. The monthly meeting of the Bombay braoch of th > New Zealand Farmers' Union was had on Saturday,., the 29th. Mr W. H. Thomas presided. Correspondence wasl received from the Executive askijig (in he event of a strike) what attitude the Farmers' Union wouldj take, and to sfcure the names of I members and faimers who would assW in the unloading of vessels and help generally to carry on ..he work tliough which, if delayed by a strike! the :?rmers m ; ';ht suffer. The Secretary was aatnorised to obtain frojn each branch the possible number pf men they could send should a strike make some action by the Union unavoidable. It was understood that thjs Union had no in ention or wish to interfere it» any indust ial strike that migh. ari-e so long as it did aot inte witli the farmers' busiuev,, but' should the interests of farmevs be menaced the Union reserved the light io take such actloa as they mij it deem necessary. Mrßesi; proposed. anU Mr seconcled, "That ibis of :he Union protesis against the ac ion of the Executive in i avidni the farmers to become blackleg." Ame tdmeat by Mr Prpude, seconded by Mr French, " That this branch endorse the actioa of the| Execut've in p-otecting ihe farmers' ipierests." A further ameadmpni; by Mr Tnomas, seconded by: Mr Crumb, " That the letter lie oa kae table and no further action be taken." Both amendments were lost and the proposal carried. Ten members signified their nveution of accepting Mr John Schlapfer's invitation to visit he Helvetia Ostrich Farm on the 27th March. Mr W. H. Thomas was unanimously elected as delegate to represent Mis branch at the conference on May 23rd and 24th. Several new members were elected. Buckland. The coutinued production of potatoes and cereals betoken a bright future for the farmers of this favouied district. Mr A. Goodwin has sold his farm to a cash buyer. Mr F. J. Fauning has sold a part of his farm to a Mr Thomson. M Latimer is putting up a new house oq his property and M- H. Jacksoi.s erecting a large 9 roomed house on the 10 acre section recently acquired at £IOO per acre. The Tennis dub are improv'ng their lawn. The Buckland Progressive League are < ontempla/ng tbe holding of a meeting, in support of a c aim for the CountyChaivjbers to be at Buckland as the mos central place ior cavry'ng on the bu«iness of the County, being ea?v of access from all points of the rai:way. Pokeno. Mr George Browii, the courteous assistant at the loci 1 railway station, left on Friday last for Whangarei, having been transfer -ed to that section of the Department. His successor (Mr Rowland) has t iken up duties in his place. " George " was a very obliging official and popular with all classes. Our cricketers joi rneyed to Mauku on Saturday and pla; ed the local team there, suffering del sat by the small margin of 15 runs. For Mauku Cuff, Pleydell and Kemp batted well, and for Pokeno D. Hairis and Roulston were in good foru. Pokeno were without the seivices of their crack bowler (Fitness), and played one man shoit Mr Leonard Dean (son of Mr Hastie Dean), who was seriously indisposed, is, lam pleased to say, making good progress towards recovery.

It has been suggested that a bridge club be formed here during the coming winter and a meeting will probably be called shortly tjo see what encouragement is to be given to the suggestion. Papakura. It is with g; pait i >gret we have to record the sudden) death on Friday, 29th March, of Mr E. W. Cave, of Papakura. His 1 public spirit and kindly endeavours ill all directions to further the welfa-n and progress of the township in wr ich he resided for ten years, will be ery much missed, and every sympathy is extended to his wife and family for their irretrievable loss. The prope ty of lir J. Young, known as "Sea View Estate," Papakura, was soh bv auction on March 30th. Bid'ii lg was vigorous and price i fetched fijora £25 to £ll2 per acre, the sec* ions varying in size from 1J to 3iac e-. Tuakau. The proposed meeting of the Sports Committee, called for (recently by the secretary, failed owing to the ne-;leyct of those interested to attend. Since then a few enthusiasts have drafted a programme and made arrangements to hold the annual sports on the 20th inst At the entertainmdnt given by the Band of Hope, the! attendance was large. Amongst theicoTitributers were Misses Deeble, E. Oldham, Scanlon, Cross, Mayall, F. Dickens, Mrs Hunter and Mi?s Taylor. Mr. Revell presided. Mercer. At Wednesday's sitting of the Magistrate's Court W. U. Pickett was convicted and the case was discharged. Ahorse had been permitted to trespass on the railway line but from the evidence it appeared that the animal had got away. R. K. Beamish, for permitting a cow tc/Strav on the roads, was rined 10s. turfa costs. The case A. S. Beard -yB.. Pollen, being a claim for £l'W was further adjourned.