BANKING FACILITIES.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 95, 13 October 1915, Page 2

BANKING FACILITIES.

Despite (he fact that a branch bank office is opened weekly at Papjkuia tor the convenience of larmers and busiiuss people, ths facilities oifeted arc rot being taken advantage of as th:y should be. It is as well tu know (bat all the business undertaken by the larger bank branches are available in the Papckura office, and therefore there ii ro sound reason why tin distiici's banking ihould not be done in Pauakura. It is cnl/ in this way that tha totn will advance, as increased business in th 3 township would eventually mean a bank building, with a resident manager. Confidence in the district in which one lives is a great thing, and should be cultivated. There is, of course, one thing that is against the argument and that is that the day (Tu;sday) is unsuitable for much business, the cash, ing of wages cheques fjr instance; but united action by the townspeople wouli possibly induce the Back ot New Zealand to p.-rhaps open on two days a week. But, first, en attempt should be made to show the directois ttiat the town warrants inCreascJ facilities. A TKOOPEK FAKEWELLED. The Premier Tea Koom was tbe scene of a moat delightful function on Monday evening, when tbe employees of Messrs Willis Brothers assembled to entertain Mr l«. Whitley, who is shortly leaving to go into camp at Trentham.

Mr S. Evans occupbd the chair, and h proposing th a toaet of "Our Guest" referred to the many good qualities possessed by Mr Whitley, tie said the employees were glad to be prerent on the occasion, becausa it was good that those who could should respond to the Nation's call. They ail hoped that Mr Whitley would come through all right. They would follow bis actions and welfare until be came back to Papakura. On behalf of the staff he bad pleasure in presenting him with a sKin belt and silver-mounted pipe. Mr Stewart, in presenting the colours of the Soldiers' Queen to the gueat of the eveoirg, referred to the fact that Mr Whitley was a member of the National Keserve and stated that the members were proud that he was going. Many would like to be with him, but could not posisbly do so, but he had their heartfsjt wishes.

Mr Whitley thanked those present for their kind references, and stated that he wished to do his duty and then, if fortuoata, would come back to Papakura. Mr Crichtor, on bebalf of the Manukau Rubgy Union and Papakura Football Club, also spoke, bidding God Speed to Mr Whitley. A number of toasts were proposed and enthusiastically repsonded to, and the function ended with ringing cheers for Mr Whitley. ODDFELLOWS' SOCIAL.

The Papakura Oddfellows closed a particularly successful social season on Monday by holding a social and euchre party. Both the-Public and Orange Hall were enaaged, aod until about 10 p.m. that in which Ihc euchre was played *as well patronised. At the conclusion of the tournament the assemblage joined the dancers, and just before suppar about 31 couples occupied the floor. Jha prizes won during the season were pris nted by Mr fej. Cols on behalf ot the brethren, and in doing so be stated huw grateful ths promoters were for the all round support accorded them during the season, it was pleating to tbam to know that their efforts had resulted in pleasure to others. Ihc priz.s won during tha season were presented as follows:-Ladies' highest aggregate, lvrst, Mrs H. Croßkcry; second, Mrs A, Wallis; gent's highest aggregate, Mr Tuilly; second, Mr Houghton. The prizes won on the evening's play were alss presented, _ the following being the winners:—First ladi.s', Mrs W. Croskery; second, Miss B. McConaughy. First gent's, Mr Henderson; second, Mr Houghton.

Mr Cole also thanked the ladies for providing supper, tha musicians and the hall pioprietors for granting the use ot the halls on su:h advantageous term?. The M.'sC. duties were carried out by Messrs E. Lever and P. Johnson, while tha music was supplied by Miss Hibbert Miss L. McKinstery and Miss Anderson (piano) and Miss McCarthy (violin).

lha Wounded Soldiers' Fund will benefit to the extent of £4 6s as a result of the evening.