MAUKU.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 1, Issue 45, 19 November 1912, Page 3

MAUKU.

A special meeting of residents was held in the Patumahoe Hall on Thursday, 14th inst., to discuss and arrange a public reception to the Prime Minister (Hon. W. F. Massey) on the occasion of his visit to this district on November 21st. Jlr J. Henry was elected chairman and said as hitherto Mauku had always accotded Prime Ministers a hearty reception, this was an eeeasion when stmething extra ehoold be done, it being the first time in our history.that wo were honoured by having the number for onr electorate as Pi imp Minis'er. A stTtii'g w> iking committee was eVvted to carry < ut thn nere-sarv detail!', ronsiving of Messrs Ht-nrv, Finlay, Cuiutuicgp, Howaid, M. Cri \te, F. Kavanngli, A. Moot). T. Wacriin K. C Cuff. H. Taylor, Nhho's, Ke up, C. Crispe hn-l J. Finlay. It was re?6lv-*l i>» engage two moto: rars hi «l te i «f tho committee s'gn tied ih«ir wiliign«>B to meet th'Pr;im Ministers nary at some Stint outiide the iii<iitot ami follow rough t>» the m-ep ion at Waiuku. An ad'lr. ss i.« to be prepared by Mes< s J. llemy ami W. Finlay and pie>e te.i to Mr Mas-sey by Mr S. Pilgrim (c'.wjni.an of Mauku Boad Board ) It was nirarge-l to provide luuchein, suitable bunting for decorative purposes and to do all possible, to make the occasion a u.eni<>rnblt one.