THE Pukekohe & Waiuku Times PUBLISHED MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1915 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 124, 22 December 1915, Page 2

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1915 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

" We nothing extenuate, nor let down auaht in malice

Owing to the Christmas and New Year holidays the usual Monday issues of the "Pukekohe Times" will be suspended on Mondays December 27th and January 3rd. Advertisers are also requested to note that copy for advta. to appear in our issues of either Friday, December 24tb, or Friday, Decernbn 31st, must reach tbe bead office not later than 4 p.m. the previous day (Thursday) to.allow of tbe papers on the dates mentioned being despatched to all readers and districts early on the Friday mornings. Father Christmas will be at The Bookery at 3 o'clock on Friday next " Oh! Listen to the Band." Do this by attending the Band Concert at the Premier Hall, Pukekohe, next Wednesday.—Advt. The service in St. Andrew's Church on Sunday evening next will be the last in which the Eev. F. B. Dobson will take part as Vicar of Pukekohe.

Xmas Cards, Presentation Books and Annuals in great variety at The Bookery, Pukekohe.—advt. As previously announced, Messrs J. T. Stembridge and Co. will in view of the demands of the Xmas trade carry out a special sale at their Pukekohe Auction Mart tomorrow (Thursday) in addition to the usual sale on Friday. A very attractive programme has been arranged for the concert to be given this (Wednesday) evening in the Premier Hall in aid of (he funds of the Pukekohe Town Band. As the opportunity is one to give the Band * well - deserved support a crowded " house " should be forthcoming.

Mr Page, S.M., has been gazetted chairman of the Franklin Licensing Bench in succession to Mr Frazer, S.M. This may be taken as an indication that Mr Frazer's country duties have been permanently taken over by Mr Page, and that the magisterial bench in Auckland will in future engage Mr Frazer's sole attention.

In the conference of the various tribes of Maoris that is to be held at Mercer at Christmas time, for which tlie natives have already assembled from distant parts, the main item ojf discussion will be concerning the war and additional Maori reinforcements. It is understood that the Waikato natives are opposed to any further contingents being despatched. A very pleasing little ceremony took place yesterday at the conclusion of the meeting of the Franklin County Council, ,when Mr Alan P. Day, the county clerk, who is to be married at Opotoki on Tuesday next, was presented with a purse of sovereigns subscribed for by the members of the council. The Act-ing-Chairman (Cr. Lyons) made the presentation and in congratulating Mr Day on his nuptials spoke in glowing terms of fris abilities. Qra Henry, "Woods, and Higginson all endorsed Cr Lyons' remaiks and Mr Day appropriately returned thanks. Music hath charms, &c. Don't forget this but encourage the Pukekohe Town Band by gowg to thpir Concert next Wednescfcy.—Adjfrt.

Top Dresser for Hire, lor broad* casting lime, slag, bonedust and grass seed, 5 - per dav from FRANK PERKINS & Co., Pukekohe.—Advt.

Toys of every description at The Bookery, Pukekohe.—advt.

Citizens. Attend the Premier Hall next Wednesday evening and thus support the Pukekohe Town Band.—Advt. The Kev t' B Dobsoi is to be farewelied to-morrow (Thursday) evening in the Masonic Hall, Pukekohe, by the patshioners of the Ergli-h Church, and'the respect in which the rev. geitleman ia held by his congregation is expected to be demonstrated by tbe presence cf a large gatherng. The committee that hai in hand tbe fa.ewell function promoted on beh?lt ot tbe public cf Puktkobe as a wbolj have tixsd this latter assembly tor Wednesday ct next week in the Premier Hall, and subscriptions t? 'the fund may be forwarded to Mr H Bockett, ho:i treasurer, or Messrs J Koulston and J Coady, hon secretaries.

A sale of the stock of a bankrupt estate is to be carried out in Comrie's Motor Garage, Pukekohe, on Friday next, commencing at ll am. It is said that the stock comprises almost every article essential to a home from the front door to the back entrance. A fine collection of furs and wild animal skins is said to be a feature worth inspection for their rarity alone. An advertisement in our columns today and an inset circulated in this issue contain detai's that should appeal to thrifty men equally as well as to the careful wives and housekeepers. The whole of the stock is to be offered without reserve whatsoever. Ihe deatb occurred yesterday at his retidence in Pukekohe, at the advanced age of 84 years, ot Mr John Catbcart, one of Pukekohe'a oldest residents. The deceased, who was a native of the North of lieland, came out to New Zealand by tbe sailing ship "Ganges" in 1865. Landing in Auckland he spent a few weeks in (Jnehunga and made his way to Pukekohe, where he wes employed by the Government id constructing roads through Ihe then bash. He took np Lnd on the settlement at the fcot ot Pukekohe Bill known as "the paddock," and the same forms part of tbe property on which he has since lived. During tbe time ct the Maori war he was a member of the Forest Rangers, which organisation, however, did not see active service. Although for a good many years past h 3 lived a retired life he was previously a member of tbe Pokekohe West Road Board and of the local School Committee, and he also took an active part in ths affai'S of the Cburcb of England. He is survived by a widow and a grownup family of three sons and four daughters, viz.Messrs Alex and John Cathcarr, Onewherc; Mr R Cathcart, Buck land; Mrs Hugh Hamilton, Unewbero; Mrs Price, Manure wa; Mr 3 W Waldron, Tuakau; and Miss May Cathcatt, Pukekohe. Ihe funeral takes place to-morrow at tbe Pukekohe Cemetery.

Tbe properties belonging to Mr Godwyh 1). Smith, recently unsuccessfully submitted to sale hy public auction are now offered for sale by private treaty and particulars of tbe same appear in our advertising columns in this issue. Agents are notified that tbey will receive the usual commission on effecting a sale. Un account of continued ill-health Mr Godwyn Smith finds it necessary to remove from Papakura, and he accordingly desires t j quit his holdings, an opportunity thus being afforded of securing the same at most reasonsable figures and on advantageous terms. Included in tbe properties is a 225 acre farm at Paparata Valley, tbe same being some of tbe best land in the district and eminently adapted for dairyi g or fattening purposes. It contains a new six-roomed house, with all conveniences, milking shed and machine, and Tangye engine. Cliff L-rfge, tbe residence at Papakura occupied by Mr Siiiith, forms a most desirable home tor anyone, its area comprising fifteen acres of choice land. The house is fitted up with all modern facilities. Tbe water supply is derived trom a bore 280 teet deep and the whole of tb? property is ib first-class order. o:h3r lots offered for sale are two acres with modern residence in • Park road, about a quarter of a mile from Papakura station, and a quartipacre section with house near Penroaa station. Either for residential or investment purposes tbe properties deserve attention fiom prospective buyers.