WAIUKU.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 1, Issue 47, 29 November 1912, Page 2

WAIUKU.

Road Board. (By oar Travelling Representative.) The monthly meetirg was held on Saturday, November 23rd, when tie following members were present:— Messrs R. Higginson (chairmar), A. L. Hull, S. N, West, t. Hotlgkinson and V. J. Williams. NEW SCOOP. Regarding the purchase of a new scoop, it was decided to defer the nmt r for the present, as there werj ssVirjl tcoops in the district which might be available to the Board. RANGEK. Mr A. M. Barriball and A. E. Mell sip interviewed the Board regardirg the payment of £5 from the Waipipi Road Board towards the ranger's salary, the? considering the ranger's services unnecessary. For this matter it appears Waiuku Road Board pay £ls and Waipipi £5. In? Waiuku Board lease grazirg rights on ihercad, chiefly in Aka Aka dis trier, some £SO having been col lecttd in this way. After fome dkcu sion it was resolved to leave the nutter in the hands of the chairman and Mr Motion to arrarge. COWS IN THE STREET. Vr West complained that they had paid to have the main street cleaned up for Mr Mass?y's visit and cows had b.en a'lowerl to come through immediately af'er. • Mr Hodgkinson: Pecple said the only thing worth coming into Waiuku for was to see the cows go through the main streer. He asked if the rarger could not do something in the matter. Mr Williams: 4s tha ranger has his own cows to attend to it is difficul L for him to be present when requ red. Mr Hull asked could not the ranger appoint a d.puiy to deal with this ques.ion? Vr F"odVinson said he. th )Ught the police should stop cows be ng dr:"Gfi c: (he footpaths and through the imin st-vct. Mr Hull anii the difficulfysWas the bad boundary; ;ne side of the street had by-laws anJ the other had nut. The chairman cnns:der.d it really wanted the two Road Boards to merge into the County Council, and then form a Town Board and dra! with the matter. Mr Hodgkinson said the police could do it row. Mr Williams: Well.it tfiU i!ono ha;m to wake tne police up and try and have the annoyance stopped. Mr Higginson proposed, and Mr Hull seconded, That the secretary be instructed to write to the police, calling their att:ntion to the annoyancs caused by cattle in the streets, an i ask to have tha matter dealt with ur.d-r Section 153 of tha Fublic Works Act—Carried unanimously. Soma severe comments also rr.sds regarding certain houses which Bi-3 turned out regularly on tha roads.

AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. A 1 tter was received fiora the Pukekohe Chamber of Commerce, asking the Lioard to appoint a delegate to attend a conference rpgarding the establishment of an Agricultural College at Pukekohe. -Mr rJodgkinson was appointed. LANDING RESERVE.

A 1 tcer was received from Mr J. W. McLa in, raking the Board to 1 a e him a 4 acre lmriing reserve at "Saucepan." as it was used as a camping g ound and caused annoyance to his property alongside. He offered to pay rent at the rate of 5 per ce.it. on th2 rateable capital value. Mr Hodgkinson considered it a very sm3ll offer and not worth the Boards Jvhile accepting. The clerk explained that the Board had no power to deal with the matter, and finally it was resolved to write to the Crown Lands Department and get the land vested in the Board, Mr McLartn to be notified as to what was being don?. REPORTS. The clerk reported tlm Mr McArthur would be in Waiuku shortly to complete th-' survey of Section 210, Aka Aka. Mr Hull reported that as Parry had met with a mi=hap to his crusher, necessitating the procuring of a new casting, he intend d to start carting next week, and it would be necessary to put a man on to spreal the metal.—Left to Mr Hull to arrange. The clerk reported having visited Glenbrook and measured up spuwls: Couper's quarry 60 yards, Henry's qjarry 70 yards. The latter quarry was reported to bi an excellent me, wiih an unlimited supply of first-class metal. WHARF AT NEEDLES. A plan of the proposed wharf was submitted for inspection.—Resolved, That Mr King inspect the old wharf and see if any of the timber could bj used in the cew wharf, plans and specifications to be prepired to that effect if timber was good enough. TRAMWAY ROAD. Mr King reported that Mauku Road Board would not bi in favour of taking any action re metalling this road. The chairman said he regretted Mauku could rot have irnde sDme effort to help in this matter. Mr J. Gearon attended with referenc! n his and Mr Peatman's offer to form a ponio.i of Tramway road op. a £1 for £1 basis. Mr F. Henry had written objecting t) the format'oa beigmade on one side of the road. The clrk said he hud been over the road and considered Mr Gearon'a offer uas a good one, and the road would be greatly improved and a good grade secured. Mr Higginson cjnsidered they should back up Mr Gearon, as he had made a liberal offer. Mr Hodgkinson npoke similarly. Agreed to leave the matter to Mr Hodgkinson and Mr Gearon to arrange, the Board to pay half cost of work. LANDING RESERVE. Mr West proposed, and Mr Williams seconded, That Messrs Mitchie and Rowe he instructed to remove all the material and timber they have

lying on the reserve, a3 the space • is required fir th? public; also to call their attention to tie fact that 15 feet of their buildings was on the reserve, .vhich it would be necessary to mike some arrangemert about regarding; rent or iem ival. POUND. Mr Braun attended and asked to be relieved of his duties as poundkeeper. He reported having "caught" plenty of stock, but the locks had been repeatedly broken and all pounded stock removed from the pound. The Board asked Mr Braun to give them a month's notice, so that they cuuM arrange for a successor. Accunts totalling some £96 were passed for payment. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION. (Own Correspondent.) The First Aid Classes in Waiuku awakened considerable interest and were attended by a large number of students. On the evening of examination, however, only nine students presented themselves, with the folbwing results:—Mis3 Alicj Woolward, first-class pass passes tor Misses Eunice Hall, Ella Barriball, Elsie Barr and Ruby Johnston. WEDDING.

The marriage of Miss Ina Bariiball, fifth daughter of Mr C. T. Barriball, J.P, with Mr Fred Hosking of Tham s, ttok place at Wesley Church on Thursday, 21st inst., the Kev. Blamires officia<ing. The bride was dressed in ivory white silk, the bkirt being finished with ruching, ani thi over-skirt bun? t'immed with - a beautiful guipure lace. The usual veil and orange blossom* were worn, and tha bride carried a lovely bouquet of white ro?es and swett peas. The bridesmaids were Misses Gertie and Louise Barriball. who wore dresses of creme Sicilian vith yokes of dainty Bilk net, all ovtr lace, and guipure edging, and corrifd shower bouquets of sweet peas. The best man was Mr A. Hosking. Tin Church was decorated with an arch of white lilUe?, and had a wedding bell suspended from it. 'I he wedding breakfest was held at the resideace of the bride's parents ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.

The anniversary services in connection wth the Methodist Church were held on Sunday, whei the Rev. A. C. Lawry preached morning and evening. Suitable «nthemi and solos were tendered. METHODIST CHURCH ANNIVERSARY".

The cnnce't and tea held in the Public Hall on Monday night, the 25th inst., proved a huge success. The hall was artistically decorated with evergreens, and the tables set for tea presented a very inviting appearance. At six o'clock the tea commenced, the children trooping in to partake of all the good things provided for them. Numbers of adults also sat to tea, the tables being occupied until 8 o'clock. The concert programme provided was well appreciated by the large audience, and the applause with which each item was greeted gave the assuranre that every one present enjoyed themselves. The Rev. Blamins presided over the gathering, and in a short, bright speech welcomed the members of other denominaticns who were present on the platform, expressing regret f.ir the pastor's absence. He said that as the past year hid been a very satislactory and progressive one, the people of the parish should contrive to assist their pastor in every way possible to carry en the gcol work he was doing. The musical part of the programme wa3 tiisn proceeded with. Tne first item was given by the church choir in the form of an anthem. Following this was a song by Miss Gaulton, of Hamilton Thi "ong, "Only a Flower," wa3 sung very sweetly and highlv appreciated. Mrs Blamires was "bilkd" for the next contributor but owing t'J the sickness of her child, she waa unable to attend. Rev. Blemires apologised for her absence, and gave a recitation entitled "Gates." "Star of Bethlenem" was then sung by Miss A. RimrLer, of Auckland, and was well rendered, drawing from the audience long applause, for which they were were favoured with the "Gleaner's Slumbering bong" as an encore. Miss Rimmer also sang the "Song of Roses." "Idle Words," by Miss Montgomery, one of Auckland's l ading singers, was a beautiful song and the sweet voice and charming personality of the singer won for her the affections of the audience, in response to the applause Miss Montgomery sang "Queen of Angels." Later in ths evening this young lady sang the "Lost Chord" and "Three Fiahers Went A fcailin?." The Rev. R. Barr, representing the Presbyterian church conveyed greetings to the Methodists. He hoped that the churches wouli work mire in cooperation, makirg a common assault on the spirit of unbelief at present abroad in tho world. Miss Gaulton's songs, "Thora" and "Annie Laurie," were well received, as also was a duet by Mr and Miss A. Rimmer, entitled "The Lord is My Shepherd." Mr Rimmer al.io sang "Goodwin Sands." The chairman then expressed his Rratitucb to all those who had assisted in the work of the evening's tea and concert, and called lor a round of applause for the accompanist and singers who had gladdened the hearts of all present. |The "National Anthem" terminated a highly appieciated entertainment. Great praise is due to Messrs A. M. Barriball and R. J. Fenwick, who were gratified over the success which their work had achieved.