PAPAKURA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 105, 8 November 1915, Page 2

PAPAKURA.

[A branch office of the "Pukekohe Times" has been opened in Papakura at the land and estate agency building of Mr Godnyn D. Smith under tbe residential management of Mr A. G. Yardley. Advts. and printing ordera will be received at the office and notices ot forthcoming events in tbe Papakuta, Drory, Clevedon, Rama Rama, Bombay and surrounding districts should be sent to Mr Yardley]. BACK FROM GALLIPOLI. Private Wyatt W. Williams, cousin to Mrs Dave Wilson, 'of Papakura, was on a visit to Pjpakura township last week, having returned from Gallipoll by the Tofua. Interviewed by the"Timi's" representative he Baid unfortunately —and he laid stress on the wordbe had been ordered home, having contracted enteric fever. He was in the lirat party which landed at Gallipoll, and altogether w<s in thn trenches about a month. Private Williams saya th?rc zre very few of the "oIJ boys" bft intact, as after five weeki on tha fcninsula onlv 19 answered the roll c-11 in parace out of an o.igmal complement of 227. Private Williams said (hat he saw plumy of fighting, but not enough. For tbe first fortnight on Gallipoll, he explained, the going was very rougb, and had it not been for the warehipa tbe landing could never, have been made. When the Tofua left Suez the passengers did not appear to be wortb much, but as the voyage progressed a general sll-round improvement in health wes manifested, until when New Zealand was reached several of the patients showed littlj signs of their illness. He speaks well for tbe attention given the soldiers by the New Zealand and Austrailan nurses wbo nursed him through bis illnesi in the 21st Alexandria Hospital. PATRIOTIC CONCERT.

Despite th? inclemency of tbe weather on Tuesday of last week there was a fairly larga attendance at the concert promoted by the Carnival Entertainment Committee and held in the Public Hall. The gathering from an entertaining and financial point of view was eminently successful, for which commendation is dus to the artists and to Mrs H. Walter?, who, besides playing all the accompaniments, rendered invaluable services in the organising and preparation for tbe concert. The thanks of the committee are also due to Mr H, Walters for assistance given. During the singing of the "Absent Minded Begear" by Master Danne, the sum of 9s was thrown upon tbe stage as additions ti Ihe fand. Proceedings opened with tbe National Anthem, after which the following rendered items:—Mr Seaton, "Jack Briton" and as an encore, "My Old Shako"; Mr A. G. Yardley, "England Calls for Men" and as an encore, "Ye Banks and Braes": Miss Holland, monologue, encored; Master Dunne, "Absent Minded Beggar," encored; Mrs Crawford and Mr A. G. Yardley duet, "Come Sing to Me"; Mrs Turner and Mr Hemus, duologue; Miss Wallace, monologue; Mr A. Yardley .song, "La Marseillaise"; Mr Seator, song, "Stone Cracker John," encored. A shadow pantomime in which Messrs H. Walters, W. Mack and Masters C. and M. Crichton and A. Waterman tojk part was an attractive item, which evoked loud applause.

The victory of Te Papapa in the Auckland Guineas at Ellerslie last week marks the second year in succession in which the Glenora Park prorietor, Mr W. Walters, has became entitled to the £IOO attached to the race for the breeder of the winner. Marble Arch's progeny, Mullmgar and Te Papapa, were successful in th? respective races. In Wednesday's race Te Papapa won bis race at the right end, and defeated the Australianbred Marco Bello, which was greatly fancied for the event. As a result of a collection taken up by the Mioses Oaboroe and Bates at the bfand performance on Saturday, October 30th, the sum of JB4 la 3d will be handed to the Carnival Committee. The work of improvements to the Papakura Hotel has been commenced, being undertaken by Mr 1). Jack, of A iirklnnrl * BOWLING CLUB'S OPENING. Saturday marked tbe opening of the bowling green, which has been installed near the road leading through Mr McLennan's property. Although the weather was boisterous there was a large response to tbe invitations issued by the popular and energetic secretary, Mr D, W. Jcnes, and after the green bad been declared open by Mr McLennan, there was quite a rush to see who would be the first to kiss "kitty." Being on a new green, for the first few minuttes she waa evasive, but the familiar call for chalk was ultimately heard from each rink, and the Papakura Bowling Club entered upon what indications point to being a most successful season. Mr E. McLennan, on behalf of the club, extended a hearty welcome to the visitors, and stated that the. clab members were thankful for the attendance in such unfavourable weather. In commenting upon the new rink tbe speaker complimented the green superintendant, Mr Morgan, who had been most painstaking, and also Mr Currall, the caretaker, who had worked energetically for the love of the game. The contractors, Mr McLeman said, although thev had met with difficulties, had well fulfilled their contract. The "kitty" was then thrown by Mr McLennan, and the green declared open. The thanka of the club were extended to Mr McLennan tor what is practically the gratutious lease of the sround on which the new greens have beesL built. The Club is also indebted fo him for considerable help given, and it waa most fitting that Mrs McLennan should throw the first kitty. Afternoon tea was kindly dispensed by the lady supporters of the Club. The green was in first clasa order for playing, despite the fact that heavy rains bad fallen during the previous week, and it promises to be the sort to withstand considerable wear. Its situation is ideal and with everything in its favour it is probable that the Club will add largely to its list of members during the present season.

HONOURING THE BRAVE. l'he numbers ot the Papakura branch of the Niti.nal Reserve assembled at the Premier Tea Rooms on Saturday evening (or the purpose of welcoming home Private Percy Bullen and bidding farewell to Private Lowe and Multitude, wbo are shortly leaving for the front.

Mr D. W. Jones occupied tbe chair, and the proceedings were mnjt enthusiastic.

In ms remarks, Mr Jonea aaid that the recollections of most ot tho3e present would go back to what seemed bat a month or so ago, when Private Bullen bad gone with others to fight in the World War. Same of his companions bad died most glorious deatha, otb°rs were maimed and batterpd, while Privat? Bullen himself had alao had bis trials. One of his companions, a "boy" wbo enlisted Iron Papa-kura,-Gun Bond—was missing, it was delightful to greet Private Bullen after* bis having been through so many adventures and having looked death in the face, but it was to be regretted that tbe need tor more and yet more men was still great. In one of tbe guests of the evening. Mr Bultitude, they had an old campaigner, on 3 who had been "through ths mill" in South Africa, and who koew first hand the terrors of war. Nevertheless, he wbb still prepared to serve hia country and had been accepted for service. Private LoSW would doubtless make as good a soldier as the other brave New Zealanders who were fighting on the Gallipoll Peninsula. Mr Jones speech ..was received with applauss, and his remarks were endorsed by Messrs A. Willis. E. S. Cole, E. D. McLennan, P. Holt and Lieuteuant Walters. The guests suitatly responded.

Musical items were tendered during the evening by Hessrs McLennan, McKinstry and Bultitude.