DISTRICT NEWS.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 1, Issue 70, 21 February 1913, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

' WAIAU PA. WATER GETTING. Messrs Gatland, Gilberd and Co., who arfe practical well-borers, continue to do good work in procui ing water supplies in this district. They have just completed a 240 foot bore on llr John Schlaepfer's farm. The water flows to within 50 feet of the rarfacp, but it has to be pumped from that height, the oil engine in the cow-sbe/1 being employed for this purpose. The plant is now being shifted to the site of the nrccnd fcfibore. There are two more bores to j go down, and in these it is expected water will he got at 120 feet, •r . giving an artesian flow without any pumping. The film are also to put ' down a bore for Mr R. Clark. No .. doubt it pays the farmers well to be up-to-date in the matter of their water supnly. PAPAKURA. BOWLING ',LUB. The recent "At Home" on the bowling green suggests that something ehould be done to give a fillip to this most popular pastime m Papakura. If this place bad a firstclass green, and really up-to-date ternis courts, PapaKuaa would be -proiidtd with one of the finest forma uf advertising itself and its attractions. The howling green now in use is, of course, quite hopeless. As a beginning it did its tur<', but what is undoubtedly wanted is a combination of effort and the formation of a good green. Papakura 1 is splendidly situated with respect to the accessibility of other neighbouring cluds, atd in this district iffß strong and financial cinu ought * b 6 organised with ease. Wake you b»wlers. FARMERS' UNION. The Patakora tranch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union haa been revived. The secretary (Mr A. Schmidt) and Captain Colbeck the other evening met a number of farmers of the district. Ten new members were enrolled. Mr E. D. McLennan wa* elected president, and . Mr A. S. McNaughton secretary. KOHE KOHE. PLEASANT DANCE. , A charming little dancs was held In the Kohe Kohe school on Friday • evening last, guests flocking from far and near (even from Auckland) for well they knew where to go to 2 have "a real good time." W The dance did not begin until an extremely aristocratjc hour, but it was well worth waiting for, and the extra time was made up In the early boars of the morning. The floor, as well as everything _e'lse, was in good order, and all went merrily. ' Kohe Kohe is worthy of reno w n for itsgood dancers, for one might dance with each one in the room and not come across what is commonly known amongst the users of slang as a "snag." The company was favoured with a most interesting recitation from Mr Jimmy Humiltua, who was loudly applauded. Mr Robert Renall officiated as M.C. in a very capable manner, and as the musicians failed to put in an appearance the music was plied by local gentlemen. A number of nice frocks were worn by the ladies.

RAMA RAMA. FARMS SELLING. Farms are still changing hands, the latest being Mr J. Ferguson's, who has disposed of his placo to Mr Ramsjboitom. BROKEN COLLARBONE. Mr G. Scott met with a painful accident, being thrown from his horse on the Great South road and sustaining a broken collarbone. He ia now progressing satisfactorily. AKA AKA PLAINS. CHURCH SERVICE. On Sunday, the 9th. the Rev. Butterworth preached an eloquent Bermon in the hall to a large congregation. Mr Butterworth has ' lately come from England and intends* settling in this country. RUNCIMAN. STILL GOING AHEAD. New buildings are still going up, and what a lew years ago was a dreary scene is now a real picture, and soon will ne the envy of those who bad a chance to secure a section hfcre but failed to grasp it. Some fine mohey-prcducing farm 9 are r.ow dotted round here on all sides, and the tempting offers made to large lard-owners are inducing them to cut up their estates, and this is going to be the making of Runciman. One has only to pay a visit to our busy station to fully realise the great growth of the place, and in order to cope with the tiade the Railway Department is now building a larger goods-shed. PUKEKAWA. SPURTS HANDICAPS. The following handicaps have been issued for the Pukekawa Sposts IOOYds Maiden Handicap. -A. s. Vicars and A. Elliott, scratch; E. Brewster, 6yds; R. Dunn and P. Tapper, 12yds; G. Morrison, 15yds; R. Frost, 17yds, V. Dun lop. 20yds. Half-mile.—H. Sharp and H. Billing too, scratch; A. Sharp and A. " Vicars, 25yds; W. Pulman 30yds; C. Gordon, 40yds; P. Tapper, 50yds; R. Frost, hOyds. Pukekawa Hai.'iwap, 150 yd?.— H. Hill'ngton, scrat hj; V. Rogers, ris; Fxceil. 4yds; A. Vicars, syd','*. Ul'irs and W. Pulman, Pyls: A. Qiiott, 10yds; A. Sharp, ho<j Mi* Handicap. —H. Sharp, scrrt 75yds; A. Vicars -tt.TETC. Gordon, 130 yds.

TUAKAU. PROPOSED ..TUAKAU BAND. A meoting of those inte-real oil ill the formation of a band at Tuakau met in the hotel on Friday evening, Mr Dynes Fulton presiding. It was unanimously decided to take steps at once to form a ba: d. Bandmaster W. Coe has generously offered the use of seven of his instruments. The following committee were elected President, Mr A. Madill; Vice-Presidents, Messrs Foley, Craig, Fulton, Dr Cheesman and others; Committee, Messrs Fearn, Booker, Bartley and Geraghty; Secretary, Mr B. Geraghty; Treasurer, Mr C. R Bell.. An effort is to be made by the committee to get Mr Brown, of Pukckohe, as trustee of the original Tuakau Band, to hand over the remaining funds iQ hand. PRESBYTERIAN PICNIC. Members and friends of the above Church held their annual picnic at the Tuakau beach on Saturday, a very enjoyable time being spent under favourable weather.conditions. In the evening a moonlight river excursion was organised' and proved a great success. ART UNION. The drawings ol the ait union in connection with the recent bazaar will be held in the Hall on Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock. - ♦ WAIUKU. PRESBYIERIAN CHURCH. The annual concert in aid of the Presbyterian fhurch took place on Tuesday evening, and was somewhat marred by the inclement weather, the hall being only three parts filled. An excellent programme was provided, [Our correspondent mentions that he forwarded a programme, but no programme was enclosed so that we cannot give the names o! the performers. —Ed.]. Mx McElwain's impersonations, especially the Up Country J. P. and Sairty Gamp, were much appreciated. The dancing of Master Stewart, from Auckland, in Highlaud costume, was a treat. This small lad carried off no fewer than nine medals and won tfte championship lor Highland Fling at Auckland and Wanganui. MEMORIAL SERVICE. A memorial service for the late Captain Scott and party was held at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday evening, when there was a crowded congregation. Special hymns were sung and an impressive sermon was preached by the Vicar from the text, "Let me die the death of the righteous," with special reference to the brave heroes who died. Instructive addresses are being given each Wednesday eveniog by the Vicar, and will be continued during Lent. WAIUKU RAILWAY SURVEY. Two gentlemen connected with the Survey Department were in Waiuku on Wednesday obtaining information and spying out the land in connection with the proposed railway route, prior to the survey being made.