LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 1, Issue 37, 25 October 1912, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A In liilay will lie observed at the Tt.ui;s ottice on Monday, Labour Day. Pukekolie Bowling Club are getting their green into order and enthusiasts have already tested it. Preparations are now well forward for the opening day. On Saturday, November 2nd, the Belmoiite Entertainers will appear in the Masonic llall. The entertainment is on similar lines to " The Dandies " It is tho intention of the management to visit Pukekolie every fortnight. A feature of the AlljStar pictures on Tuesday niglit was the coloured film " Thrown to the Lions," dealing with the persecutions of the c arly Christians by Nero. To-night the principal liliii is "The Ballet Dancer," in which Madame AstaNeilson appeals in the title 1010. " You won't lind the position a bed of roses," said the Mayer in welcoming " the new Councillor " to Wednesday's meeting of the Borough Council. " You will liud any amount of hard work and the more you mix in public affairs tho more kicks and insults you will get." On Monday u i-ricket match is being played at Pukekolie between tho Arawa team, from Auckland, and the local club. The \i-itors' team will be—A. McCoiiuull, 1. McCon- i neli, 8. Dadlcy, A. llaresnaue, P. I Congaltoii, C. Muipliy, J. Baker, I'. I Lepine, P: Gardiner. W. Coleman, .1' tlTaralnel. ~ i-lio" I'ttkukoJie iTGun'i has not yet been selected By the death of his champion draught maro Puby, which occurred the other evening, Mr W. Du";n sustained a severe loss. The 'mare was valued at 200 guineas. She was exhibited nineteen times throughout Auckland provincial shows and secured IK firsts, 3 championships and o reserve championships. lhe mare v\as a magnificent brood animal.