MERCER.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 159, 28 March 1916, Page 3

MERCER.

I SOLDIERS FAREWELLED From the very first when England declared war on Germany and New Zealand contingents were called up, the Mercer district had its representatives in the ranks amongst those brave who subsequently attained distinction in the memorable landing at Gallipol 1 and from that date on it has continued to supply a very fair share accord 1 ng to its basis of population. To mark the latest response to the call for men the King Edward Memorial Hall on Friday night last housed a crowded aaeemHy no tha occa ion of a concert and dance tenJtred to Messrs Graham, P Pegnero, K Wallace, B Collins, C 'larrant and Juhntoa, who were about to camp. Ihe function was arianged by the Railway Patriotic Committee and was presid.d over by Mr A (i C Glass. Mr K K Bollard, MP, waa also in attendance, and djrinz an interval pres;n'ed each uf the guests with a wristlU watch, hearty chee s being given for tbe recipients

Ttie usual montblv meeting cf the Waikato River Board, which was due to be held on Siturday, was postponed, the members having been occpuisd during the greater portion of last week in connection with the Minister of Marine's visit ot inspection on the river. Instructions have been given by the Waikato River Hoard for the d benture3 in connection with the Roto Nagro drainage scheme to be prepared. Mr White, manager foi Messrs Stead and Co, has been rnvitsd to prepare a Int of the properties that will benefit from the proposal, si that a rating roll can be prepared. The scheme is to clean out the waterway leading trom the Wliangape river to Roto NBrgo lake, which pas:es through a large number of properties