TUAKAU.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 177, 10 March 1914, Page 3

TUAKAU.

A BIG DAY COMING. A largely-attended meeting of the Reform Leßgoe was held in the Tuakau ball on Saturday eveninz, Mr Fol'on, president of tha Reform League, being n the chair. A strong committee was set up to arrange for the suitabla entertainment (f tne Hon. F. M. B. Fisher and other Ministers en their approaching visit to Tuakau on 18ih inst. It was arranged !m- a lunch at 12.45, to be tendered by the Progressive League on behalf of the citiz'rp, lat.-r the post office to be formally op;ned, deputations to wait on the Ministers, ard in the evenirg a barquet, to be followed by a social under the patronage of tbe Political Reform League. At (he banquet, at which ladies will be present, non-alcohoiic drinks only are to te pnvidtd. Wednesday, 13th inst, has been finally selected as the date most suitable for all concerned. It is understood that it is still possible that Mr Massey will b3 able to be present. The Ministerial laity are expected t) arrive by the 12.30 train ard the above described programme will then be proceeded with. It will be necessary ti arrange for the evening function to brgin early in tbe evening, as our guests expect to leave by the 10.15 express. Admi.sion tickets for t e banquet may be obtained from any member if the Reform or Progressive Leagues. It is expected that a large number of ladies will be pressnt and suitable arraagements will be made accordingly. ACCIDENTS.

During the operation of shifting a piano Mr Finch had rather a narrow escape from a severe accident. It apprars that whil t Mr Finch was steadying a new piano one wheel of the cart gut into rather a bad rat just opposits the new creamery. The jar threw Mr Finch out 0.1 his head and shoulder; the piano follower] with the next jolt and narrowly missed fallirg on Mr Fincb, who luckily got oif with a shaking. The instrument was badly smashed. Owing to some harness becoming detached the delivery cart belonging to Mr P. A. Ruwe backed into the

river near the mill, The driver - tumbled out of the back and had to BAim fjr it. Horse and cart were afterwards got clear, minus a few groceries. SALES OF PROPERTY. Mr Matuschka has sold his farm at the satisfactory price of £39 per dcrp. Owing to the post office function falling on the 18th Mr Matuschka's sale, advertised for that date, will be changed to 17th, one day earlier than previously advertised. The farm sold by Mr Weston, Earrisville, some weeks ago has since been unoccupied. I gather from the buyer, Mr Smedlev, that he does rut intend to re-stock or occupy the place before the spring.