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Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 2, Issue 154, 16 December 1913, Page 3

PAPAKURA.

SCHOOL EXCURSION. A special meeting of the school committee was held last week for the mirpose of making arrangements for the annual excursion. It was decided to take the children this year to Motutapu on January sth, provided train and steamer facilities can be secured for that date, and the chairman and secretary were authorised to attend to all details. NEW RHODES SCHOLAR. The selection of Mr William Meinon Jones, B.Sc, of Auckland, as the New Zealand Rhodes Scholar for 1913, is an honour for Papakura. The successful candidate, who is 20 years of age, is the youngest son of Mr D. W. Jones, headmaster of the Papakura public school. He was born in Papakura Valley and has had a brilliant scholastic career of which full records have previously appeared in the "Times." [Wo extend our heartiest congratulations.—Ed. j AN APPEAL STRUCK OUT. In the Surrome Court, Auckland, on Friday, before Mr Justice Cooper, an appeal was called on against the decision of Mr Frazer, S.M. The appellant was f ohn Paton, of Papakura, and the respondent David Wilson, land agent, of Papakura. This case arose out of a laud transaction, and was a claim for £lO2 8s commission, made by Wilson, iu which ho was successful. Paton then lodged an appeal on a point of fact.

At the proceedings ou Friday, Dr H. D. Bamford, instructed by Messrs Earl and Kent, appeared for appellant, and Mr £. iUahoney for respondent. A preliminary paint was raised as to whether proper service of the notice of appeal had been made. After hearing argument, His Honour struck the appeal out on the ground that the notice of appeal was served too lato. Costs, £4 Is, were allowed. . „

TUAKAU. THE ONEWHERO SHOW. Messrs Coilias (of Tuakau) and Allan (of Buckland) were the judges of flowers, fruit and vegetables at the Onewhero Show. NEW POST OFFICE. As the Parliane.tary ssssion has drawn to a close the question of the official opening of the post office is being freely discussed. It will be remembered that preeious 18 made to secure a Minister to take charge of this function were not successful, owing to the pressure of business in the ll:b:c. Tlis proposals mad2 for the entertainment of the Parliamentary party are to thoie previously suggested. The opeping of the post office in the afternoon will be tha people's function, after wbicti Ministers attending will become the guests of the various branches of the Reform League in the district. A barquet is to be arranged in the evening and possibly a public meeting will b8 held. No date tor the above functioi/s has yet been fixed. TENNIS CLUB CONCERT. The ill-fortune which seems to follow anything undertaken by the Tuakau Tennis Club was more in evidence than ever on Friday evening when heavy downpours of rain fell just prior to the commencement of the concert The committee were further handicapped by receiving word at the last minute of the indisposition of three or four whose names appeared on the programme. Notwithstanding these drawbacks the programme, wnich did not conclude until 10 p.m., was a good one and was fully appreciated by the moderate audience attending. Among the many items rendered special mention should be made of Mr M. Orchard's (Auckland) rendering of life's Glorious Anthem, "Till Death," and "Farewell." This is the first occasion that Mr Orchard has assisted at any concerts in Tuakau, and his visit will be remembered with much pleasure. A novel item was the introduction of bagpies played most successfully by Messrs Waring and Casey. Two members of the Tuakau Band, Messrs Mansforth and McKenzie, were heard to much advantage in a duet, "Larboard, Watch." Mr Dynes Fulton officiated as chairman, and in the course of his remarks invited those interested in tennis to be present at the opening function on Wednesday next. As a result of the proceeds of the concert, the club funds will benefit to the extent of about £5.