WIUKU.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 205, 19 June 1914, Page 3

WIUKU.

Mr Jordan, postmaster, is at present away on annual leave. The relieving postmaster is Mr W. Lynch. A broken-down gig, one wheel being conveyed inside, towed into Waiuku the other day, indicates the condition of the Pukekohe load, which at present is very bad. Only careful driving averts accidents, and needless "to say the journey under such conditions is much prolonged. Mr Harry King quickly recovered from the effects of the injuries he sustained by his horse falling down with him when on his way to the township, and was about again a few days later. Although his face was bruised somewhat and his tongue lacerated with the teeth, his rapid recovery quite surprised and pleastd his many friends.

The death of another of the pioneer settlers, Mis Hannah Kelly, widow of the late Thomas Kelly, of Waipipi, occurred on Tuesday. The deceased, who was an invalid for many years past, had attained the advanced age of 8G years, and leaves two sons and two daughters, also a large number of sorrowing friends, to mourn their loss. She came to New Zealand from the Cape of Good Hope about 1861, and was among the earliest settlers in Waipipi district. The interment takes place at Waipipi cemetery to-day. A very nasty accident occurred a little way out of Waiuku on Wednesday morning. Mr. George Braun, carrier, of this township was thrown from his waggon and both 6ide wheels passed over his body. At the time the yehiclo was carrying a two-ton load and it is little less than a miracle that the injuries were not much more serious than have been reported. It is announced that no bones were • broken, but the injured man was naturally very much bruised, and otherwise iujured. At a well-attended meeting the other evening, about thirty being present, it was decided to form a Social Club. The following officials were elected : President, Dr. Howden ; vice-president, Mr Harry King; trustees, Messrs A. M. Barriball, Eber Barriball and John Herrold; committee, Messrs Araiitage, Shakspear, R. T. Reid, Henton and Raynor ; secretary, Mr G. V. Williams ; treasurer, Mr S. R. Mason.

There has been a good deal of comment as to the delay in replacing the broken lamp in the centre of the township, and during the last few weeks the need for the same has been very pronounced. Dark wot nights and the slushy condition of the streets made a somewhat uncomfortable position for people whose business necessitated their being out late in the evening. The position of the standard, on dark nights when there are no lights about, is somewhat of a menace to unwary pedestrians or drivers of vehicles, being situated at the centre of the Church Street and Bowen Street junction. This is all the more reason why there should be a light at this particular place, and when the new lamp duly appeared last Saturday night and shed its welcome rays around there was much satisfaction expressed. A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Anthony's Church, Waiuku, on Tuesday, 9th inst, the contracting parties being George McPherson, son of Mr and Mrs J. McPherson of this town, and Teresa, only daughter of Mrs Curran, also of Waiuku. The bride, who was very prettily costumed, was given away by her brother, Mr Harold Curran. Miss Murial McFayden was bridesmaid, and the best man was Mr W. McPherson. The Rev. Father Wright, of Waihi, assisted by Rev. Father Skinner, conducted the coremony. The church wae nicely decorated for the occasion with charming effect. After the ceremony a number of relatives and intimate friends of the parties were ontertainod at the wedding breakfast, which took place at Mr H. Curran's refreshment rooms.

The newly-married couple afterwards left for Auckland and Thames district on their honeymoon, and on their return will reside at Otaua.