THEY ARE SAYING

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 51, 2 July 1915, Page 2

THEY ARE SAYING

That some amusement was caused the other night at a parade of a certain branch of th 9 National Keserve.

'lhat t l, e ordit was: "From the 'igbt, Number."

That "One—two—three—fourthrang out in the air. That "Six—seven—eight—nine continued along tha line.

That "Jack, Queen, King" shouted the following three quickly. That the Drill laßtructor glared and the ranks tittered.

That Waiuku has two equine representative?, Nimblefoot and Dogger bauk, entered for the Grand National at ChristchuicL l .

That there would be great times at Waiuku if one or the other popped up. That "Mine Host" Keid, the owner of the horses, is a thorough sportsman and bis success, if It only canoe about, wjclu giv# general satisfaction. That the Pukekohe Picture Theatre searchlight has bsen going strong this week. That the bsam of light thrown from the machine is of great power and vividly illuminates the district all around. That when one is walking with his best girl snd giving her a tender squeeze one does cot want to be brought into the limelight, i That Picture Proprietoi Coady should ramernber his younger days and Bffitch off the light when he spots a loving couple. That the song of the Pukekohe Borough Council is "Oh where and oh where have tur gravel crossings gone." That "Out of the deep 1 call" is the arswer forthcoming from down under. That in the sweet by and by Pukekohe is promised good toads. 'lhat i crafty and grinning Maori from Tuakau entered "the dock" at the Pukekohe Police Court yesterday. That gesticulating vehemently in his native tongue be assured His Worship that hs knew not the speech of the white man. - lhat Constable Taylor kr.ew better and told the Maisgtrate how when it suit d him the dark coloured geot. could speak English fluently. That the charge against the Maori was th?t he was one ot the natives at Tuakau that sought to prove bis knowledge of the art of self defence by tackling all comers. That he is evidently a bit of a "bruis:t" sincj he hid knocked out two white men in quick succession. lhat f n his unsarrant-d double' assault the imitator of -Jack Johnsos had t > piy tie cx mphry penalty of £5 17s 6d, including coßts. That knowing Mr Magistrate Frazer's dictum ot "Mount Eden or Ready Morey," as taught to another Maori at the previous Court, the fighting man produced a pile of notes and paid up cheerfully. That Mr Dynes Fulton' would make a good soldier for the trenches. That while on his way to the Red Cross Fund Concert, held at l'uakau this- week, he was caught in tbo rain and got a severe ducking. That nevetthel?es he attended the concert and performed his duties showing no signs ot his able position.