DISTRICT NEWS

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 142, 7 February 1916, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS

MAUKU & PATUMAHOE.

Mr G. M. Greenaway, of Mauku, has disposed of his farm to Mr Snooke, of Lower purchase price being £37 per acre. Mr Greenaway purchased this farm some two-and-a-half years ago at £3l per acre. He made great improvements by erecting a new dwelling and all necessary farm buildings, so is deserving of the increased values. Mr Greenaway has purchased Mr Marshall's farm at Buckland where he intends shortly taking up his residence with his family. Five more of our boys have gone to join the colours since the new year and are now in tho training camps. Their names are: Messrs. 13. Finlay, G. Howard, Woolsey, Stanley and Kenny Watson. This district was again favoured last Monday and Wednesday with a splendid downpour uf tropical rain. This will be very beneficial to the pastures and turnips. The movement now on foat for erecting a local saleyards as mentioned in the " Times " last week is meeting with great favour. This is a matter the Farmers' Union could tike up as they should appoint a deputation to interview the manager of the enterprising firm of Messrs A. Buckland and Sons, of Auckland, who are always looking for opportunities to extend their business. Yards at Patumahoe would save tho congestion of the Pukekohe yards. A. deputation should be well received judging by tho very glowing account of the future of Mauku and Patumahoe given by Mr C. Brooks, auctioneer for Messrs Buckland and Sons, at the Pukekohe sale lant Monday whan offering for sale Mr Mr W. J. McFadden's farm.

ARDMORE.

A TROOPER'S FAREWELL One of the most sociable functions that it is possiblo to hold was that which eventuated at Ardmore last Thursday evening in honour of Trooper Arthur ft. Burnside, of Ardmore, who is shortly leaving to go into camp with the Fifteenth Reinforcements. During the evening a mcst pleasant ceremony was performed by Mr Richard Bell, who was called upon to present, on behalf of the residents of the Ardmore district, a wristlet watch, a case of pipes and a housewife to Mr Burnside. In making the presentation Mr Bell said that his friends viewed with pride and yet regret Mr Burnside's impending departure. He had endeared himself to his neighbours and they felt confident that the honour of the district would be worthily upheld by him when he was in the trenches. He trusted that after fighting for his country he would be spared to return to Ardmore. Mr Burnside feelingly responded. Quite a martial and gay appearance was lent to the hall surroundings by the decorations of Hags, nikau and ferns, and the floor of the hall was in perfect order for the principal amusement of the evening—dancing. Added to this was the music played by two Papakura young ladies, Misses Hibbard (piano and McCarthy (violin), which assisted to make a most enjoyable evening. Messrs C. J. Hibbard, J. 0. Maguire and C. R. Campbell were most efficient M.'sC, and studied the welfare of the visitors, as is proper. An account of the proceedings would not be complete without a reference to the delightful supper prepared by the ladies. This was served in the supper room, where nearly all the guests were accommodated at one sitting, and the good things were done full justice to. The secretary, Mr W. G. Bell, is to be complimented upon the manner in which he carried out his duties, and it is apparent that the organisers knew full well what they were about when they appointed him for that position.

TUAKAU.

J'BE FKUIT INUUSTKY Orcbardists in tbc Tuakau district have had various dnihilities to contend with this season and results have been none too satisfactory. Peaches and apricots furnished a very poor crop, but paars, grapes, plums and nectarines have partially made up for other deficiencies, 1 whilst apples, although light ID quantity, are decidedly excellent in quailty. Shortage of fruit cases baa been experienced by reason of the timber mills being unable to satisfy demands, and in some cases the fruit had to be left to rot on the trees through packing facilities being non-existent. With yood prices ruling in Auckland that city has been the destination of most ofthe local crop?, instead of Wellington as in past years. TUAKAU POSTAL SERVICE. Mai 1,8 Close at Tuakau For Auckland daily noon, 3 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

„ Pukekawa—Tues, Thurs., Sat. —9.45, tun. Thames, Kotorua and Lower

Waikato—daily—lo.ls a.m. Wellington and South—daily—--10.15 a.m. and 5 p.m.

BUCKLAND.

The local school resumed duties oil the Ist hist, with an increased J attendance. If the present rate of ** increase is maintained, the enlargenient of the school will become an absolute necessity in the near future, in compliance with the decision of the Board of Education the school hours have been reducA to three and a-hiilf per day during the mouth of February. Ti|* inspector s report, which is a very satisfactory one, goos to show that a high standard of education hits boen taught during the past year,, which retleuts great credit on the headmaster, Mr Wily and his assistants. Of the seven scholars who sat for their examination in Pukekohe, six gained cert ideates of proficiency, and one of competency.