WAIUKU NEWS.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 217, 31 July 1914, Page 2

WAIUKU NEWS.

Rugby Football.

SATURDAY'S MATCHES. Waipipi 9 points, Waiuku nil. 'lahura-Olaua postponed. POSITION OF TEAMS. •V c « i/ k *• >. C *- ' c a. z _: - a, Waipipi 7 3 1 1 11 Waiuku 7 :l a 1 7 Otaua I) 2 '« 2 (> Tahuna <i 1 i 1 •*' Port Waikuto I 0 ! 1 1 Waipipi havo scored 77 points against '2<i, Waiuku ;!">—Hi, Otaua 2S-.11, Tahuna 26 11, Waikato 1 ■*»—3l.

Waiuku District Schools. There was a full attendance at last Saturday's monthly melting of the Waiuku Jistrict School Committee. Mr C. T. Bsrriball chairman presiding. Abo present: Me-sts Hodgkinson, GlenbrookjJ. Williams and R. Unison, Aka Aka; K. Hon y, Kariotahi; C. 11. (irecnhcad, secretary; J. B. Copcland, S. T. Kossiter, A. M. Uamball, central; and the chairman, Waitangi. On the motion of Messrs Copeland a (I Hodgkinson it was decided to apply to the Board for enamel washbowls for Glenbrook and Aka Aka school*.

The Board notitied thst classes in physical culture for teachers were to b? held during the fortnight commencing August 3rd, and there was no alternative but to close the schools. The ultimate benefits of the instruction would more than compensate for any temporary disabilities by reason of the Boird's action.

The head-teacher at Aks AkH, Mr Hoey, acknowledged receipt of committee's decision re fencing uf school reserve, and said he had not expected the committee to carry this out, but all his applications had to go through tha committee. He had grubbed oft" blackberry and done a lot of clearing, and was quite prepared to rarry out what he had promised. The chairman maintained that the arrangement entered into was that if Mr Hooey had the use of the land ho woul I look after it. The repairs required would not cost a great deal: whereas if rented the four acres outside the house boundary would bring in about 30b per acre per year. After discussion it was decided that the secretary inform Mr Hoey that the committee would expect him to keep the fer.ee in repair, also that 'hey considered it useless to ask the Board for assistance in thu matter.

The secretary was authorised to arrange for the cleaning of the Central School, the price fixed being £l7 per annum.

Mr Honey asked to have fences put in order and some hedge-trimming, etc., done at Kariotahi. Mr Hudson alio asked for about 10s for wire for fences at Aka Aka.—Resolved to apply to the Board for £2 for tha work.

It was decided to use a barrel of tar on the Central School grounds during the coming holiday!.

Rod and Gun Club.

A consignment of rainbow (tout yearlings came to hand for the local Rod and Gun Club laat week from the hatchtries of the Auckland Acclimatisation Sccisty. These were promptly taken out to the district fishing giounda by Metsrs J. Cribble aod J. H. laylor and were iibcrattd as follows : one can in John Bent's lake "Myora," two cans in Boulte's big lake and one in Makgill's lake. Last year the club liberated throe cans in Makgill's lake and ono in Boulte's small lake. The previous year three cans of yearlings were liberated at Wnitangi stream and one can in Makgill's lake. I'hChe fish are now doing wrll and should proviJe good sport later on. To assist the Rod and Gun Club in regard to the expense a ■umber of enthusiastic sports gave donations. Their reward will come later when th:y are provided with good fishing. Not only the Rod and Gun Club members, but anyone who takes out a license can take advantage of the stocking of '.he various fishing grounds. Sporting enthusiast', however, find membership of advantage, as the club protects and advances their interests in every way possiblo i

The Telephone Service. When in Wellington last week the local delegates to the Reform Conference. Messrs A. M. BarrlbiH, J. T. Barriball, S. T. Rossiter, J. H. Herrold and L. K. Shnkwpoir, took the opportunity ot waiting on the Hon. Minister for Post and Telegraph Department in reference to the much-desired improvement in the local telephone service. Mr A. M. Barriball pointed out

the long waits and the incovenience now often experienced when desiring communication between Waiuku anal Auckland, and urged that the Department should provide an extra wire to meet the local business reuuirements.

In reply the Minister said he could not provide an cxt'a through wire f>r Waiuku. but he considered an extra wire to Drury would quite meet the situation, and this work had been stir ted. The Department, however, was somewhat handicapped at present owing to the lack of telegraph poles, but the extra facilities would be provided as soon as possible.

A dance social was held at Aka Aka the olhcr evening under the auspices nf the Hall Committee, but owing to the wet night wan not largely attended. The evening, however, was very successful. Mr W. J. Kin« reports the sale of. Mr Ihompton's blacksmith shop and section, just above the bank, to Mr K. I'arkcr. at a price which works out at about ll'i a foot frontage. Deducting the value of the buildings the price is about £lO a toot. The new achcino of the Defence Department, hi the outcome of General lan Hamilton's report, will shortly mean the removal ot Serjeant-Major Milne from this district Ths local cadet* will then bo drilled by an instructor from Auckland, whilst the local territorials, both mounted ami foot, will be dependent upon their own officer! for instruction.