THE Pukekohe and Waiuku Times PUBLISHED MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1915 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 99, 22 October 1915, Page 2

THE Pukekohe and Waiuku Times PUBLISHED MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1915 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

" We nothing extenuate, nor net down auaht in malice;"

In view of Monday next being Labour Day, and in order to allow our staff to have the full advantage of the' public holiday, the ordinary Monday issue of the "Pukexohe Times" will be suspended on that date.

The payment to suppliers by the New Zealand Dairy Association for the month of September is Is 2d, plus a bonus of three-eighths of a peony for direct daily deliveries to the factory.

Messrs Alfred Buck I and and Soon are to hold a clearing sale on behalf of Mr Jamea Lowe, senr., on the farm at U len brook oo Weduneaday next. For particulars see advt.

We. ace requested by tbe Pukekohe Postmaster to state that' on Monday next (Labour Day) tbe local letter carriers will make one delivery only of correspondence, commencing about 10 a.m. Tenders are invited by the Kama Rama Flower Show Committee for catering rigbta on the occasion of tbe annual show to be herd on November 17th. Particulars will be found in our advertising columns. The Railway Department announce tbe issue of tickets at excursion rates on Monday next ts Auckland and to Cambridge for the Waikato Hunt Races. For tbe lattsr event a special train is to be run, leaving Auckland at 6.45 a.m. and returning from Cambridge at 5 p.m.

A resident of Pukekohe this week received trom the Department ot Agriculture a receipt for a payment made, the same being in the foim.of a post-card. The document was posted at Wellington and only bore a halt-penny stamp, with the result that the recipient was surcharged one penny. Failure of Department officials to comply with the revised postal rates is somewhat amusing, especially as it is followed by a penalty being inflicted on tbe recipient as the result of official carelessness.

There was a heated interlude in tbe proceedings ot the Pukekohe Borough Council on Wednesday last, Cr Patterson refusing to accept the Mayor's ruling that a matter he introduced into debate was beyond the appoint at issue. Cr Patterson, however, continued on his feet and the Mayor called him to order, saying, "I rule the point you are dealing with is nut in question.' Cr Patterson's retort was,'"l say it is, "and angered by defiance of his authority the Mayor loudly exclaimed, "I Bay it is not, and I am chairman of this meeting." Cr Patterson then accepted his Worship's dictum.

The matter of smoking being permitted during the course of the meetings of the Pukekohe Borough Council again cropped up on Wednesday. In sublime ignorance of the tact that there was a rule to the contrary, Cr Koadley, who was taking his seat for tbe first time, was soon alter the start of the meeting experiencing the enjoyment of a cigatette, whereupon tbe Mayor informed him that there was a resolution standing on the books that smoking was not per-* mitted until after 10 p.m. Tne Mayor added that he personally raised no objection, but be thought it his duty to refer Cr Koadley to the resolution, Cr Roadley remarked that he found a cigarette desirable from a health point of view, and he saw no reason why be should be deprived of its benefit. Cr Baiter suggested that the difficulty could be overcome by rescinding the resolution referred to, and he gave notice that at tbe next meeting he would move in that direction, and, further, that smoking be allowed after the minutes had been read. He added that practically al| the Councillors were smokers, and undoubtedly favoured facilities tor smokiuu being afforded. The subject then dropped anl, with the Mayor's acquiescence, tobacco fumes were subsequently in evidence.

The Pukekohe Bon ling Club extends i hearty invitation to residents to watch proceedings at the tournament to be held next Monday (Labour Day).

Mr F. Perkins desires to acknowledge the receipt trom Messrs Walter Johns, V. Papesch, and Hodgson Keith ot < bags to be used aa sand-bags fcr the troops. A highly successful entertainment wes given in the Premier Hall last evening by the Pukekohe Girl Scouts. A report of the proceedings will appear in our next issue.

The Rev. 'J. Fioit will oreach in the Pukekohe M«thodiet Church on Sunday evening on one of the many questions that the war is provoking in men's minds: "Is the war deepening the religious life of the Nations." Local sportsmen are reminded that the first totalisator meeting of the Waikato Club is to be held next Monday (Labour Day), •at Cambridge. All the events will bring out large fields and a good day's recreation is assured. A special train is to run to and from Cambridge for the fixture, and excursion fares will be charged. "Paddy's Fair," aa part and parcel of the Queen Carnival scheme in Pukekohe, will open its doors on Monday next at the sample rooms in Lower King street, kindly lent tor the purpose by Mrs McGovem. Goods of all descriptions will be available tor private purchase and will also- be sold by auction every Wednesday afternoon and Friday evening. The Committee appeal for support to a noble cause by asking for the presentation from residents of the district of produce and other article's that can be offered for sale.

Boring operations for water on Pukekche Hill have ceased, the Borough Council deciding on Wednesday laat not to proceed further with thi work, owing to (he difficulty experienced and the expense entailed in "tapping" the hard basaltic rock that was being encountered. The cost of the experimant has been just over £SO. An additional bore is now in be ■unk at the Power Hoise. A report of in 3, discussion on the subject will appaar in rur next issue.

An unfortunate burning accident occurred in Puktkobe last evening, the victim fring Miss Jessie Brown, sister of Mr F. Brown, the local statioumaster. At the time of the occurrence Mi«s Brown was donning » fancy costume at her home in Harris street in order to take part in the poster march at the Girl Scouts' concert in the Premier Hall, and the light material of the costume became ignited from a candle on the dressing table. Her cries brought Mr Len Browa, a brother, to ber assistance, and be promptly pulled off the burning garments, but. not before Miss Brown bad sustained somewhat extensive iajuriea to her neck and arms. Dr Wake waj called in and dressed the wounds, but Miss Brown is tj-day naturally suffering from severe shock as well as from the burning effects. A precocious boy, twelve years of age, has made his presence felt in Pukekohe by victimising a tradesman by meant, of a forged cheque. Übtaming possession of some cheques he calmly made one cut for £6 payable to his mother, signing thereto the name of a well-known settler of the district, and succeeded in getting it cashed at a. certain business establishment. His success made hiin more daring, and his next' move was to , tender a cheque made out for £2O at the Post Office Wednesday. There he was referred to the Bank of New Zealand, on which establishment the cheque was drawn, and he coolly proceeded to the Bank and requested change, where of course the "flaw" was detected, with the result (bat the sequel will probably be proceedings in th? Children's Court.

The arrangements made in Pukekohe in connection with the Queen Carnival include the opening that takes place to-day of tea-rooms situated in King street in tbe new buildirg owned by .Mr C. K. Lawrie, who is making no charge for th; use of the premises. Tbe rooms have been furnished by moans ot the loan of tables, chairs, etc., lent by the lady members of the Refreshment Committee, and meals are served by "fair" waiters. The gifts of bread, cakes, pastry, etc., tor a period of thirty days has been promised by Mr William Roulston in conjunction with Mi S. bmitb, whilst Mr F. Perkins has contributed the sum of £lO for a fuither supply of provision. Luncheons, teas, and suppers will be dispensed, and tbe whole of the takings will go to the Carnival funds. The rooms should prove. a very attractive and popular resort and the undertaking is likely to prove a distinct succesr.