TUAKAU.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 120, 13 December 1915, Page 1

TUAKAU.

Rev F. B. Dobson Farewelled For the double purpose of fartwelling the Rev. F. B. Dobson who is exchanging the charge 6f the Pukekohe Anglican Church district for that of Faeroa, and «f welcoming the Kev. L. Foulkes, who becomes vicar of the revised Tuakau district, a largely attended social was held in the 'luakau Public Ball on Wednesday evening of last week.

The first portion nf the proceedings was devoted to dancing, interspersed with musical items rendered bv the following, viz.Songs bj Messrs C Kyder, Grimshaw. Nichoi 19 and Miss Freda Dickens; vocal duet by Mrs Hunter and Miss Grimshaw; pianoforte items by the Mieses Mayall and Geraghty Miss Mayall and Mr L. Stevenson kindly obliged by supplying tbe dance accompaniments, and Mr W. Collins very capably tilled tbe position of M.L'. Mr Graham presided, and read a letter, accompanied by a donation, from Mr F. Lawson, of Tuakau South. Tbe writer stated tbat he bad known Mr Dobson for many years. He held tha rev. gentleman in the highest esteem both as a minister and as a man, and wished him every sacccss in his future career. Tbe chairman then presented Mr Dobson with a valuable set of harness and to Mrs Dobson he tended a handsome leather handbag. In acknowledging the gifts the Kev, Dobson stated that he had administered in the diocese for 19 years, residing first at Bombay. On finding that Pukekohe was a large centre of population and close to the centre of his work be removed thereto. He felt tbat the Divine Blessing had rested upon his labours in the diocese, so much so that now three men were carrying ou the work that he had once attended to. It had all been a pleasure to him, and he had made friendships which would last. The chairmau then intioduced the Rev. L. Foulkes, who, in replying to the greetings conveyed to him, urged that there was room for all the churches, and made a plea for religious harmony smongßt all the denominations.

The Rev. Butterworth, on the chairman's invitation, also made a few remarks. He said that he was pleased on behalf of the Fiesbjtenan community to welcome Mr Foulkes, He had cume ioto intimate touch with Mr Dobaon and be stated frankly that he was sorry that tbe latter was leaving. He, however, was confident that Mr Foulkes would carry on tbe work capably and well. A very elaborate supper followed, and then dancing was resumed. HONOURING THE BRAVE Ibe Tuakau Branch of the Lady Liverpool League have been interesting themselves in arranging suitable tarewells to tbe young men ot tbe district who are responding to their country's call and on Wednesday night last a send-off was extended to another quota ot young men leaving tbe district to-morrow (Tuesday) tor Trentham viz , Messrs N Smeed, E Smeed, H Williams aud M Lapanovich. The large company attending was representative of all sections of tbe community. The hall had been specially decorated for the occasion, and a musical programme, rendered by tbe best talent in the district, was followed by a supper and by a dance.

Mr Dynes Fulton was again called on to act as chairman, and being one of the foremost patriotic workers in the district he again filled the role admirably. Proceedings started with the National Anthem, sung by all presnt. Concert items were rendered by the following, viz.Pianoforte selections by Mißses Butlerwortb and Dickena and Geraghty; songs by Mrs Hunter, Messrs Ryder, Nicboll, Walker and Rev Costain and recitations by Miss Patton and Mr Revell. Mrs Hunter officiated as accompanist. A stirring patriotic speech was made by the Rev Butterwortb, and the chairman then presented each of (he guests with a silver wristlet watch and a package of apparel tor the Front, balaclava cap, etc. The dance was actively engaged in until the night waß well advanced. Messrs Alf Turner and Charles Linder acted as M.C.'s, and the accompaniments were played by the Misses Mayall and Geraghty and Messrs A H Tapper and L Stevenson.

from a reliable source cxmes ths information that final ard definite arrangements tor the removal of tha Waikato Cooperative L). iry Company's Mercer butter tactory t) Tuakau has been made by ths Company. It this is to, it h probable that tenders will shortly be called for the re-erection of the factcry.

An unfortunate accident happened to Miss Eleanor Taylor, of Pukekohe, when riding home with several companions from tbe patriotic concert on Wednesday evening last. When opposite Mr Madill's, senr. paddocks in George street her horse shiel r.nd ?he was thrown heavily on to the metal, sustaining nasty cuts on her fice. Fortunately no bones were broken. She was picked up in an unconscious condition and removed to Mr A MayaH's residence, wh re Mr A H Tapper, chemist, rendered firtt aid. The followii g morniig she was attended to by Dr Bront j , of Pukekohe, and recovered sufficiently to proceed to her own home. At the request of the Town Board Mr Foley, proprietor of the Tuakau Hotel, arrived in Tuakau on Friday and in company with Town Board members inspected the canse of tbe alleged nusiance originating from a faulty septic tank in the hotel yard. Satisfactory arrangements were arrived whersby the nusiance will be abated. In addition to the quota of men leaving for Trentham to-morrow, a further batch of about nine men from Tuakau, Onewliero and Pukekawa districts will depart aft:r Christmas. The subsidence of the footpath adjoining the post office has been arrested bv scrapings from George street being placed on the bank that slopes away to the swampy section below. TUAKAU POSTAL SERVICE. Mails Close at Tuakau For Auckland daily noon, 8 p.m., and 5 p.m „ Buckland, Pukekohe, Drury and Papakura—daily—noon, , ~ Mercer and Pokeno—daily 9 a.m. ) ~ Whangarata-daily—s p.m. ~ Onewhero and Te Hirua—daily —11.45 a m. „ Pukekawa—Tues, Thurs., Sat. —9.45 a.m. ~ Thames, Rotorua and Lower Waika to- -daily—lo.ls a m. „ Wellington and South—daily—--10.15 a.m. and 5 p.m.