PATUMAHOE.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 95, 13 October 1915, Page 3

PATUMAHOE.

SOLDIERS FAREWELLED. Last Saturday night a ser.d-off was given in the Patumahoa Hall to the followi g young men of the Mauku district who are departing next week for Trentham, to join ths next reinforcements, v z,, Messrs Vivian Wught, Little, Harry Hawker, uannis Day, J. Ward and W. Robin on. Tables extending right down the centre of the hall from the Btßge to the door Were tilled both sides wi h the chums and a'quaiotancfs of tha volunteer?, and all did f .11 justice to the refreshments provi ed. Tha f'uocti n was k-:pt going merrily with tiasts, conga and stories until well after tl veil o'clock, The gatherirg wes arranged by the Mauku footballers, Mr C. Hhippard, secretary of the Club, being conspicuous for activity and attention given ti the wants of the company. Mr J. lienry presided and in proposing the toatst of "Our (jiueati" the Chairman cugolised the part taken by the "boys" of New Zealand and Australia in tbe great war against Prussian militarism, emphasising the necessity of every Britisher throughout the Empire to do his part in keeping the Old Flag liying in tbe cause of Humanity and Freedom, and nevtr faltericg until the German menace waa no logger a disturbing element to the peaceful and civil organisation of the world. He felt satisfied that the guests of the evening would givj a good account of themselves and if it were their luck to return they would coma back covered with glory. If they did not return they would have done their duty, end their names would live for ever hi the minds of the people from amongst whom they were , going and for whom they were 1 risking the most it was possible for men to offer. ,

"Our t ßoys at the Front" was als.i duly honoured, Mr Albeit Robinson, lately returned amongst the wounded from Gallipoli, suitably responding. "The Army and Navy" was proposed by Mr VV. Finlay, who spoke with enthusiasm of the manner in which these two divisions uf our defensive service had acquired themselves during the present crisis.

"The fuss" was proposed by Mr Silk, and was suitably responded to by Mr E. Knight, the local correspondent of the "Pukekuhe Times."

"The Lidies" was submitted by Mr Davis and responded to by Mr Moods.

During the evening several songs and recitations were contributed, and Private Robinsun gave an account of his experiences and observations of Egpst, the landing at Arzac Bay and of the firing line. The singing of "Tipnerary" by a youthful member of th; native race called forth vociferous applause. Mr Davis, of Mauku, proved a willing and efficient accompanist.