THEY ARE SAYING.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 48, 22 June 1915, Page 3

THEY ARE SAYING.

That the "Stonewall Jackson" who figured in the Pukekohe Police Court on Saturday was net a descendant of the famous American eoldier who bore that name.

That it is not flattering to America's hero that hie name should be perpetuated by "an incorrigible rogue." -ia£

That convicted on Saturday as an undesirable of the toregoing description New Zealand's "Stonewall, Jackson" is no» having a three moLtha' spell at Mount E'en.

That the American General would not have made the mistake if wrlking into the enemy's camp like • Stonewall" did at Fuktkone.

That it was bad scouting on his part that led him to seek to rest his weaiy (?) limbs f«r the right in the buggy fhed attached to the police s'ation.

That his idea evidently was tt-al his natural fo?B would not dream cf him being in their territory.

That in this he was mistaken ks his intrusion was soon detected by a gent in blue.

That tbe police transfer syit'.m has many advantages-.

That, for instance, having been stationed in Auckland both Sergeant Cowao and Constable Tbornly have more than a paseing acquaintance with the "crooks."

That for such reason the astute gentry recognise the wisdom of giving Pukekohe a wide berth.

That loyal patrioism calls en all and sundry to "roll up" to the Premit-r Hall, Pukekohe, on Thursday next to hear the Band of the 3rd Auckland Regiment perform.

That not only w'll those present

get their money's woith in the way of a first class entertainment, but they will be assisting the Belghn , Fond, for which cause the Band are giving their servcies.

That ii is wonderful how circum stances alter cases.

That a certain Pukekohe trader's wrath was tierce the ether night when h 8 protested vehemently against a street crossing having been laid near the post office.

That he consigned the Borough Council to a warm place lor overlooking bis claims for similar transit facilities.

That the next day his fac« was wreathed in smiles when he found a crossing being constructed right opposite his premises.

That already the said crossings, made as tney are of gravel, are disappearing out of sight like the sea shell that preceded them.

That the Council ought to experiment with tar so that the material should be bound together.

That true to his uame the odor

President of the Pukekohe Horticultural Society is "awake" to everv- , thing that appertains to pictureaqueneas.

That his suggestion to form a Beatifying Society in Pukekohe is well woitn the consideration cf the Borough Council.

That Mr F. E. Simpson, the retiring, secretary, was a "worker" and knew how to advance the best interests of the Society.

That Mr J. T. is the "chosen" to rill the vaxancy.

That Mr Simpson's mantle rould not have fallen on a better disciple.

That the Maoris ate nothing if not loyal to one another.

That a native resident of the Tuakau district, sentenced at Pukekohe yesterday to one month "in the jug" in default of psying a fine of £5, furnished an object hsson of th? * foregoing nature.

That hearing cf his predicament, the Tuakau Maoris sent a party cf five off poßt haste to secure his release.

That they arrived by the s-me train that was to conv?y the "darkie" to Mount Eden.

That they endeavoured to cajJe Constable Thome 11 to let his prisoner £O, promising to pay the fine in 24 hours.

That the'»:onstaeie, who ruts cot his faith in Maori piomis:-?, asked for spot cash. That the "river" not, being forthcoming, the Corstable, priso-.er, and the Maori quintet all journeyed down to Auckland.

That the tale of WOB told to natives in the city by the visitors from Tuakau promptly raised the necessary funds for the release.

That accordingly soon after making acquaintance with Mount Eden trie new arrival went forth a free man.

That naturally a tangi in town followed to celebrate the event. That the old saying of "eorne people are born great, some accisve greatnets, ard sorrc have greatness thrust upon them" was verified in ths last-named degree at a certain social gathering held last week near Pukekoh?.

that a member of the company present was called upon to reply and did respond to the toast of "the King."

That "Long Live the King" must in future be the cry as the exalted individual passes by.