DISTRICT NEWS

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 128, 5 January 1916, Page 1

DISTRICT NEWS

PATUMAHOE. fcFUKTS GALA A SUCCESSFUL MEEITNG Favoured with tine weathir the Lssth Annual Sports Meeting Held by the Mauku Athletic CJlub, ia the Recreation Ground, on New Year b Day, passed off pleasantly and successfully. The attendance Buffered somewhat in comparison witti that of previous years, nevertheless the takings will show a satisfactory profit tor the benefit of the patriotic funds to which it is to be devoted. As in the past, both the paddocks adjoining tbe hall were madi use of tor the sports events for which handsome prizes wer3 offered.. The presence of 25 members of the forsonty Buy's Drum and Fife Band was an innovation that calls for special mention, both as tar as the Band is and likewise tbe committee which arranged for their attendance. The young muncians male a brave eh wing, and under the conductorship of their enthusiastic manager, Mr Callinan, discoursed a lively and entertaining programme of music. The Committee's appreciation of the efforts ot the Band was expressed by the president, Mr J B Goldsworthy, prior to leaving the ground, the boys being accorded three ringing cheers by the public. Tha secretary, Mr H C Hay, is deserving ol the highest praise tor his excellent arrangements, and he was ably assisted by th2 followi; g officials: Starter, tit J B Goldswortny; handicappers, Messrs J Kennelly, W Sommervijle aod if' Henry; judges, Messrs It Fulton acd E C Cuff; call steward, Mr N Cotter. An excellent luncheon was terved in the new hotel, which is most conveniently situated 011 a corner section of the ground.

A high standard of excellence was maintained in the athletic event*, which were keenly contested. The spec in' caiure of the programme was J C Gi man's, of Onchur.ga, performance, who afcer winning the Maiiien. annexed the Cur. acu tin shed tint w, two other racer. That tb_ n:eeU'g ie very popular amongst ati/U. may be gauged from the fact that nearly every competitor was an "outsider," the majority being "cracks" frm Auckhcc'. Mr A J Woodley, secretary of the Northern Athletic Union, was present on the ground. The results were as follows, viz. Maiden racr, lOOyds-J C Gilman 1, 1 Kiley 2; three starters; won by inches. 220 yds Handicap Hurdles—J Pai, 7yds, 1; S Sharpe, 20yds, 2; C Revell, 12yds, won by several yards, same distance separating second and third men; live starters Half-mile Handicap Sharpe, 100 yds, 1; Codlln, 100 yd?, 2; Oilman, 95yds, 3; seven starters; won by inches All-corners' Handicap, 100yds—J C (.illman, Byds, 1; Kiley, 6yds, and Patten, syde, tied for second place; wen by a yard; four starters Goal-kicking competition T Kemp 1, E Revell 2; 24 compe'.itors Mauka Cup Handicap, 220yds--J G oilman, 20yds 1; S Patter, 12yds, 2; J Pai, lOyde, 3; won by several yards. 440 yds Handicap --T Kiley 20ydp, ]; T Sainebury, 10yds, 2; won easily; four starters Stepping Competition, ?ctU3' distance 52yds 1 foot 1 inches—J H Goldsworthy, F Henry and W l'ir,iay tied for first place trom amongst 33 entries, with 52yds lit each; nn stepping olf Henry won y<trr: u handicap. Iyes's—fatter, ..yds. i • J i'ai lyds 2; J C G*' : man, scratch, 3; won cumiortat y £i.\ starters Ham slicing competition—G Sheppard won from 30 entries Ladies' race—Miss E Neil 1, Miss Parkineon 2 Young girls' race—L flattery 1, D Augustine 2 Older girls' rate—E Augustine 1. L Augustine 2 lioys' race, 16 jeara and underNeil 1, Maloney 2 Uoye, 13 years and under—J Kogers 1, Slattery 2 Boys, 10 yearß and under— Keston 1, Kobineon 2

CLEVEDON.

Icuders have been called for the supply of 200 yards of metal lrora Burgoyne's quarry, 100 yarda from S A Brown's quarry, 150 yards from Wronnell's quarry, and 150 yards from Glow's. fenders close on January 10th. '1 he next monthly meeting ol the Wairoa Koad Board will be held on Monday, Jar.uaty 10th. Two of the Maoris from Waitarata, Wairoa, who recently enlisted, were home on linal leave last week, and left again for the camp on New dear's Day. They were farewelled by the natives on Thursday even ing, and by 'lie b'urop?an population on Friday.

Signaller "Snowv' Ihoinpson, and Hillemen M Finn, ,1 Gillett, G Atkins. F Atkirs, J (Jlow, and H Kenyon, wfco are with the exception of Clow members of the Ilrd or 4th Bat. Earl of Liverpool's Own, hive al=o been home on leave, and left on Sunday last. The men are eagerly looking forward to joining their comrades who were in action on (Jhi istmas Day. Killeman G K Munro, who has been iu hospital in Palmerston on two occasions recently, was too indisposed to obtain his leave with Hi?, other Clevedon "boys," but has now so far recovered as to be able f'j Ins honii', which he

RUhCIMAN. A very pleasant social gathering took place on Ne# Year'B Eve in Billiards barn, when some sixty relatives and friends assembled at the invitation of Mr and Mrs F .Langford to celebrate tbe attaining •)t bis twenty-first birthday of their nly aoo, "Jim.' The building bad 'Teen tastefully decorated bv Miss langford, and tbe floor was io i-xcellent order lor dancing. Mr :*,angi'ord, in his opening remarks, made everyone leel out for a night's enjoyment. He joculaily referred to the "great responsibility" takeu oif bis shoulders by bis sun reaching his majority. After singing God Save the King, dancing, under th« conductorship of Mr Dick Nixon, from Stanley Bay, as M.C., interßpeisad witb songs, recitations, etc., soon found all hushiDg the Old Year cut and tbe tiew Year id. Great fun was caused just after midnight, when a leap year waltz was announced, causing the sterner sex to put on tbeir best smiles to win a "May 1 have the pleasure" from tbe blushing ladies. An excellent spread was provided, tu which all did full justice. Splendid music was supplied by Mr Morgan, of Drury, with extras from Miss Walker. In a neat speech Mr Nixon, on behalt of those present, thanked Mr and Mrs Langford for the pleasant evening's entertainment, to which Mr Langford briefly responded. Although all were reluctant to break up, tbe singing of Auld Lang Syr.e terminated one oi the imst enjiyable functions yet held ia the district.

PAPAKURA.

A particularly Bad case of hardship upon the parents of a lad who was their sole Bupport, and who enlisted, is reported from one of the districts adjacent to Papakura. The "boy" was reported misslog four months ago, and the half of his pay which was going to the parents was stopped, and although the soldier has since been reported killed no further payment to the parenta has been made. It is considered that the case is one for the immediate consideration of the trustees of the Auckland Wounded Soldiers' Fund, and prominent residents are making representations in the matter. The parents are not .-J# t. eligible for the Old Ajje Pensions, having a year to go, but in the meantime are likely to suffer hardships which the Patriotic Funds were expected to relieve.