LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 241, 23 October 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

i Mr D. J. Goodwin, ot Fukckohe, ! has disposed of bis Pokeno farm to Mr May, of Waiuku. ! On account of Monday next, 26th | inst., btirg Labour Day, only one j delivery by Ultcr-carriers will be ; made, starting at 9 30 s.m, W. T. Jones, saddler, of Pukekohe, his a little to sty abojt w ggjn breeching o . Bowles shoul J note that Mr Jones specialises h bowl cises. Ten students of Dr. Wake's first lid class sat f<r examination, practical and theoretical, last Tuesday. The tests took place at the Borough Chambers, with Dr. Chessman as examiner, while Mr Grigor sii[L' vised. It is r;po;ted that Mr Maurice Coughlin (a broth: r-in-law of Mr W. K. Lawton, of Pukeowan ), who for some tim. k pt tho City Club hotel. Auckland, has purchased the 1200 acre farm of Mr R. Pilkington, of Pur i. The Pukekohe Ladies' Hotkey Club played a match against t!ie Omapere Club on Saturday afternoon. After a most exciting game Omapere won by one goal to nil. Mr H. Thornton rofereed. Tne visitors were entertained to dinner at the hotel by the home club The Pukekohe Bowling Club is again getting into active play. During the past three weeks games have been enjoyed and many of the players are now -triking form. On Monday next, Labour Day, there is to be a good time ou the green beginning at 1.30 o'clock, and all members are requested to attend. Among the reinforcements for the expeditionary force who left Hamilton for Trentbam on Tuesday last were Mesrs E. Beliingham and W. P. Boud, of Pukekohe (infantry). Mr Alf. Walker, of Papakura, 3rd Auckland Squadron, left Auckland for the same destination. The lastnamed is a brother of Mrs W. Dickens and Miss Walker, of Pukekohe. Mr Owen McLean has commenced business in O'Co nor's buildings, Pukekohe, as a men's and boys' outfilter. Mr McLear, who will specialise in men's mercery, intend* carrying a stock of the latest and most up-to-date lit cj in this class of goods. Mr McLean com=s from Whangarei and is a hockey and Rugby fcotball enthusiast. He played for the "Country" hrckey rep. team and was als) one of the Whangsrei Rugby reps. Yesterday morning a quiet but interesting wedding *va- solemnised at the residence of Mr Broun, Pukekohe, when Mr J. J. MeKinney and Miss Esther Boulton were married. Miss E. Boulton was bridesmaid. Rev. G. Frost was the officiating minister. After the ceremony, wedding breakfast was enjoyed when the custouiarv toasts were honoured. Mr and Mrs McKinuoy left for Rotorua on their honeymoon. The Methodists of Pukekohe are celebrating the-Jli'li anniversary of the opening of the present church ou I Sunday next by special services. I The Rev. G. 11. Mann, of Devonport, j will preach in the morning, aud the | Rev. G. Frost in the evening. The ! choir will rentier appropriate anthems jat both services. The collections are on behalf of the trust fund. The anniversary social will be held on Thursday, October 29th, by n public meeting at 7.30 pm. Short addresses, solus. anthems aud refreshments are notified in our advertisement column. Since the outbreak of war quite a number of everyday lines have advanced in price. Word h:s just been received in Pukekohe to the etfecc that owing to increased chargts the Ford Company are com pellcci to advance the price for future shipments bv £lO per car. Recent Blocks are Lning sold at the old rates. Theec wonderful cars have again surprised their critics owing to the fact that they have been adopted by the leading military authorities for use at the seat of war, where the machines have to face all sorts and conditions of rouls, and where t l, e authorities do not want anything unlesa it is absolutely reliable arid economical. Ford cars are accompanying the New Zealand, Australian, Canadian, Uritism and Russian armies. These cars are manufactured in Canada and England of the very best material, a* tl if any o( our readerj j would like lo see the FurJ at work they should communicate with th' lurnl agent. Mr H. II Andrew. See special notice i>i our advertising column.