TUAKAU

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

TUAKAU

CREAMERY TO BE CLOSED. The closing down of the New Zealand Dairy Associations Tuakau creamery is shor ly to take place, and the present suppliers, who have not already gone in for home separation will instal (separators. The supply will then either go direct to the Pukekuhe butter factory via rail, or to a local cream depot and thence via rail to Pukekohe. At the present time the daily supply of milk and cream received into the creamery represents 4000 gallons in milk, which n a record for any previous daily average. Separating plants are already in use by a large majority of the suppliers.

A special memorial service in connection with the death of Trooper Stewart Glasgow replaced the ordinary evening service at lha Presbyterian Church on Sundav evening last, the usual evening service at tlia Anglicau Church being suspended lor the occasion. A congregation, representative uf all denominations, filled the building, extra accommodation being provided by seata requisitioned from the Anglican Church and by partuse of the pulpit. The Kev. F. B. Butterworth officiated, and preached an eloquent sermon, paving tribute to the sterling qualities of the deceased eoldier. "OFF TO THE FKONT."

A private function was held in the Tuakau Hotel on Monday last, when the personal friends of Mr Sid Collins, who has enlisted for the front, entertained him at a smoking concert. Mr Collins was born and bred in the district, and it was on that account that his friends decided to give him a special function. He had made himself distinctly popular as M.C., at social gatherings, besides being a keen sportsman. It was therefore no surprise to see a large attendance of his football! club mates and athletic friends present to kid bim au revoir. Mr A H. Tapper presided, and during the evening presented Mr Collins with a handsome wristlet watch. Mr Collins returned thanks in an appropiiate manner, stating that he would endeavour to uphold the honour of the district.

A lengthy list of toasts were honoured and musical items rendered, lor which Mr Stevenson officiated at tha piano.

A social evening was given on Monday in the Tuakau Hall by the l'uakau branch of the Lady Liverpoo! League, to bid farewell to recruits leaving for cair.p. The function was hurrhdly got up and wai a great huc:csp, a very enjoyable evening being soent. Mrs Huntrr and Miss H. Hyde kindly acted as accompanist", items being contributed by Mis? Dickons, Mies H. Hyde, Mr Mallard, Mr (jrimaha, Mr Ucckiinc and Messrs Lee Uros. Mr Dynes Fulton occupied the chair, and gave an address referring to ths wa r , and commending the youig men who were preparing fur the front. Gifts were made from the bdies of the League of a pared of comforts to each man present, and the absent ones will receive their's by post, Eifh of the ieripientH made a neat and suitable response. At 10 p.m. supptr was handed robnd, after wbich the floor was cleared and dancing was in full swing.

DRURY. It is suggested that a c njeit acd dance ihoulJ be held within thp next few weeks with the idea of raising funds fur tbe purchase of Christmas delicacies for the "boys' at the front. A meeting will shortly iventuate. A wicd-up social was hell by the Euchre Club i n Friday last, but the attendmce was cot as large as usual. The cigf t wa9 wer, and thu3 many who other* re would have been praent were prevented from attending. A most enjoyable concert, which WBS attended by about 100 people, was held on Saturday last, the entertainers being a concert party from Auck-la-d. I'he fathering was in aid of the French Red Cro?s Fund.