HUNUA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 154, 10 March 1916, Page 3

HUNUA.

FAREWELLING THE BRAVE On Thursday evening a farewell social was tendered to Corpiral H Head and Private Ttonoas Trail on the eve ot their departure for the front. A large crowd assembled in the Hall to say good-bye to the young men, both of whom are well respected in the district. Either was presented with an amber-stemmed pide with tobacco pouch and matchbox as a token of esteem from the residents of the district. In making the presentation, Mr T. Lockwood said that from his intim ate knowledge of both men he had every confidence that they would fully uphold the traditions of the British soldier. He also complimented Corporal Heald on his gaining his first stripe so soon after entering the training camp as a private. He expressed the opinion that both men would set themselves a high standard of duty in the noble cause they were supporting. In the course of his speech Mr Lockwood referred to the new recruiting scheme and pointed out that the moment the scheme became inadequate the Government would be compelled to adopt the more ttringent measure of conscription. Both of the men suitably responded after which all joined hands and sing, with much feeling, " Auld Lang Syne." Corporal Heald and Private Trail, who each already have brothers at the front, returned to Wellington on Saturday last.

Local mai/e and turnip crops are looking well in spite of the dry weather. Ihe reapers-and-binders owned by Mr Morrison and by Messrs MoConnel Bros, have cut about four hundred acres of oats in the district this season. A return cricket match North End versus South End was played in Messrs McConuel Bros, paddock on Saturday, and resulted in a win for South by eleven runs, the previous game having been won by North by sixty runs.