WAIUKU.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 195, 15 May 1914, Page 3

WAIUKU.

, ACCIDENTAL DEATH. A little girl, daughter of Mr Drummond, of Pollok, met with a sad death on 6th inst. She was playing with her brother and in running fell against a stump, breaking a rib which punctured the lung. Death ensued in a short time. An inquest was held before the coroner, Mr W. J. King, J.P., when a verdict in accordance ■with, the medical evidence was returned

A DANGEROUS MAIN ROAD. I have been requested to draw attention lo the great need of repairs being effected to the road leading from Taurangaruru to Waiuku.' This road is in a dangerous state and should be seen to immediately. Some of the holes in the road from the post office to the' Masonic hall will soon be a foot at deep and are quite dangerous. Anyone driving into them is liable to be thrown out of a vehicle. NEW ARRIVAL.

Mr Green, partner of Mr McQueen, draper, has ai rived here to take up his residence, and will reside in the Methodist Parsonage. " THE WAIUKU ADVOCATE." The growing importance of Waiuku is again emphasised. Recently we have acquired a substantial bank, a splendid post-office, a new court-house—and now Waiuku is to have its own newspaper. The Waiuku Advocate, it is understood, will make its bow within a few weeks, the local business arrangements having been completed. The proprietary hava been seeking a printing works site ; so far without success. But temporary premises have been arranged for. .The Advocate, as its names implies, is designed to keep a watchful eye on this district's activities. Your is informed that it ' will urge the speedy construction of the Waiuku railway, will work for the linking up of the Waikato with the Manukau by way of the Waiuku canal, suggest consideration of the division of the huge Franklin county so as to have a separate county with Waiuku as the time for this may not yet be quite ripe), look after town district affairs and generally promote Waiuku's interests. I believe the editorship has been arranged and that Mr W. H. Hutchinson will take control. Mr Hutchinson was recently proprietor of the Kaipara Advertiser (Helensville) and proprietor of the Huntly Press. Prior to that he was in charge of the country news and commercial departments of the Hawera and Normanby Star (one of the best provincial dailies in the North Island). If all the local business peop'e give the Advocate generous support it ought to be a success and should do much for the Waiuku district. HOLY TRINITY SUNDAYY SCHOOL CONCERT. On Monday evening the tea and concert in connection with Holy Trinity Church Sunday school was held in the Parish hall, Waiuku, when the distribution of prizes took place. The ball was crowded to the doors, manv people being unable to obtain admission. A sumptuous tea was provided for the children and the concert was the most successful ever held in connection with the Sunday school. Our hearty thanks are due to our Vicar's wife, Mrs C. A. Vaughan, who was alone responsible for the training of the children and whose unfailing energy and capability in this direction are recognised and appreciated by one and all. The thiity little performers acted their parts splendidly, and everything was carried out without the elighest hitch. The stage, which wai beautifully decorated, presented a charming picture as the curtain rose, with the children in their many and varied fancy cubtumes. Worthy of special mentiun'was the beautiful tableau "Faith, Hope and Charity," a charming effect being produced. As• the curtain was Blowly raised the duet, "Nearer My God, to Ihee," was most impressively surg by Mrs C. A. Vaughan and Miss Preece. Other fine numbers were the song "Always in the Way," and chorus; "Gretchen," song and danca and chorus; "Where Are You Going to My Pretty Maid," action song; Boat Song, in character, by boys and girls; "Mama, When Igo to Heaven," song and chorus; recitations by different children and "Please Give Me a Penny" by three girls in ragged costume which touched the audience by their pathetic rendering of this song, many pennies being showered on them in response. The song "Blue Bell" was beautifully done. Blue Bell, a lovely girl dressed in blue, with a large basket ot blue flowers, and a boy in soldier's costume with gun, who sang the soDg. The chorus by the 30 children on the stage, followed by a grand march to the chorus, made a good finale. Special mention must be made of Miss Alison Mudge, of Auckland, K whose items were so much appreciated. Besides her beautiful cultured voice being heard in songs she gave two splendid recitations. The Vicar, who was responsible for the stage-managing, left nothing to be desired. ■ During the interval the prizes "ere distributed by the Vicar, followed by a presentation to Mr A. S. Vaughan in acknowledgment of his twenty years' service as teacher and superintendent of the Sunday school. The gift took the shape of a beautiful gold Albert and pendant, suitably inscribed. The Vicar spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr Selwyn Vaughan's faithful service, to which Mr Vaughan suitably responded. A hearty vote of thanks was given with acclamation to Mrs C. A. Vaughan for providing such an excellent programme. The accompaniments were played by Mrs C. A. Vaughan. Mrs Bent and Miss Eckley.