LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 195, 15 May 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

"East Lynne," 7000 feet of film, will be screened at the Premier Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday next. Usual prices prevail. The box plan is at the Bookery.* Father Tigar, who camo to Auckland some six years ago to lay the foundation of the Dominieau Order in the Roman Catholic diocese of Auckland, left last night on his roturn to England. He joins the Maloja on May 30th.

Just now the Pukekohe West Road Board is in a state of uncertainty, pending the result of the elections. Although they desired to withdraw after years of useful work. Messrs West ind T. W. Woods have again consented to nomination. The district is fortunate iu being able to retain their services.

At thh week's meeting of the Auckland Presbytery (at which the moderator, Kev. S. Nixon, presided) it was resolved that the Pokeno church ohould be removed from the top of the hill it row stands upon to a uection at the foot, given to the church by Mr Grice Aickin.

The statement of riding account balances presented at the last meeting of the Franklin County Council read as follows:—Credits: Mauku, £398 19s sd. Mercer £IOO Is Bd, Waiuku £567 10a 3d. Debits: Awhitu £36 10s lOd, Diury £305 7s 4d, Hunua £1177 Is 9d, Pukekohe £142 8s lOd, Waipipi, £49 lis 3d.

A claim for £125, alleged to be commission on the sale of a 691 acre farm in the Onewhero district, was brought before the Auckland Court by Alexander Keyes, contractor, Birkenhesd, againet Robert Edwin Morrison, farmer, of Marturewa. The transaction was stated to have taken place on December 6th, 1911. His Worship heard evidence and non-suited plaintiff, with costs. St. Andrew's Ladies' Guild open their annual Sale of Work this (Friday) afternoon, continuing tomorrow. Our readers will remember th 9 wide range of handsome articles suitable for presents that were purchasable at last year's sale and fully described in the "Times." As handwork of bazaar description is not obtainable in the district except on such occasions visitors will doubtl&s? lake advantage of this opportunity to satisfy their taste fvi hand-made art.

Last Saturday's run by the l'ukckolie liarriors was fruni Mr li. Millar's house. The course took the runners on a six or seveu mil e jaunt out towards the ostrich farm, doubliug back around the butter factory and home to Mr Millar's where refreshments were dispensed. The hospitality was cordially acknowledged by Mr Coady. The next run will start from Mr J. A. Connie'-. Mr Chas. C. Marsack, 15.A , lately wi'h the well-known Palmerston North legal lirm of Inuos and Oakley, has joined Mr Mason, of L'ukckohe, as managing clork. Mr Mnrsnck was aducated at Auckland ( uivi rsity College, where ho was jii-.iiiiucut .u a debater cricketer, tcuuis aud hockey-player, and is the son of bub-Inspector Marsack, who will chiefly be remembered liy local repidtnts as having of the botilloria i.ise,

An interesting budget of Muuku ! news came to hand just too late for | this issue. Eight tenders were received by the j Karaka Road board for the construeI lion of two ferro-concrete bridges J over the Whangamaire and Hingaia j creeki. The cost of the work was ' estimated by the engineer, Mr R. F. Moore, at £4750, and the lowest tend?r, which was accepted, was that of F. Goodman at £4992. The other tenders were-J. McLean, | £5719 19 3 ; Trnji Br-s., £5335; (i. M. Fraser, £6211 -Is 4cl; D. McLean, , £6KB7 4s 6d; Crowley, £6364 17s |6d; K. Saunders, £6973; Turner and Beadle, £10,250. ■ The" social and dance held last J night in the Oddfellows' hall under j the auspices of the Catholic Comj munity was very successful. There | were about thirty couples present and a thoroughly good time was j spent. Excellent music was enjoyed by Miss Pulleng and Miss O'Connor, whilst Messrs F. Graham and F. I Rogers carried out the duties of M'c.C. A eong by Mr McKay was appreciated. Dainty refreshments and a good tloor went to complete u completely enjoyable evening. The 71ft Company (Auckland Beuioi cadets) Challenge Clip' and medal was won by Cadet T. Lauer, * of Pukokohe. The cup is retained by the cadet who obtains the highest aggregate of points in the ' musketry course in each yoar. Cadet ' T auer secured 94 points out of .100, and was closely followed by Cadets Adams and Penuy, both of Puko- ' kohe, who scored 92 points each. • The cup was presented to the winner i by the Governor at the review of cadets on Wednesday. On Sunday last there was a very » encouraging attendance of men at i the Men's Own Mooting held in the . Oddfellows' Hall. Mr \Y. Coster presided and Mr J. IMlhouse'i'ead a vory thoughtful and helpful paper on "The Love of Knowledge " which provoked favourable comments from 6overal of the members ' present. Mr McKay sang a solo very acceptably. Hearty thanks were tendered the chairman, Mr Bellhouse and soloist and an enjoyable and profitable meeting was brought to a close at 1 p.m. promptly.

Ihe annual meeting of the i'ukekohe District Golf Club wss held on Tuesday evening. Nir.e members were present, Mr Bockett in the chair. The balance sheet showed a credit balance of *£l2 Os 4d; receipts £29 10?, expenditure £l7 9s Bd. Officers elected wcre:-Presi dent, Dr Bronte; vice-president, Mr Joseph Adams; captain (re-elected), Mr H. Bockett; committee, Messrs Grigur, Hovey and another; secretary, Mr H. Coibett; treasurer, Mr Hopkins. Six new members were elected. It was decided to open on Saturday, 23rd inst., when a mixed foursome match is to be played, players ta arrange their own partners.