TUAKAU

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 191, 14 July 1916, Page 3

TUAKAU

See also psge 1. PATRIOTIC CARNIVAL.

i The Carnival that was held under i the aupsices ot the Tuakau Patrio- ! tic Leauge, in the Public Hall, on i Wednesday last, Eurptssed all expectation, the gross proceeds, including takings and donations, amounting to a sum in the vicinity of £llO, from which a nett result cf £IOO n exp r cted to rem?m after expenses are defrayed. Tha proceeds are to be devoted to the Dominion Gift Fund. The official opening was preceded b? a procession, headed by the Kbhansa Maori band, to tlu Hail, where, accompanied by a cornetist the children sana the Natioial Anthem and the Rev. L. Foulkes proceeded to declare the Carnival open. After apologising for the absence of Messrs K. F. Bollard, M.P., and J. H. Gunson Mayor of Auckland, thp rev. gentleman expressed the belief that a generous and patriotic spirit would pervade them, and he urged them to do their very best h assisting a noble cause. The President, Mr W. Graham, also Bpcke to the same effect. The sourcrs of amusement in the hall were many and from the opening to th) closing of the doors there waa a conlii uous throng who displayed their generosity by giving freely. Among the m:n Messrs Lewis, Deeble, Graham, Revell and - Pirret were conspicuous in their efforts to keep the various side-shows and attracions popular, and helped considerably towards the success attained. Mr James Pirret, assisted by Mr Patterson, controlled a shooting gallery that was well patronised, while Messrs Lewis, Turbott, and Captain Ryder conducted an art gallery, the exhibits producing much hilarity among the many pa'rons. There were also various competitions for 'children, amonsgt which was a Pureh arid Judy manipulated by Mr Lwis. The other stalls aid side-show holders were in charge of the following, viz.:— Post Office, Mrs J. Quintan and the Mis es Geraghtv, Dickens, Foulkes, Hodgson an l Hamilton; tearooms, Mesdames Hurte*, Leaman, Revell, Lee, Turbot*. Patton, Osborne, Graham; Lewis and Miss Grant; bran tub, Mrslames Free and Northmore and Miss B. Howe; fancy (roods ard confectionery stall, Misses B. and F. Lewis, 1. Howe And M. Mayall; sheep guessine, Mr and Mis W. Deeble; "bobs," Mr W. Maddrrn; nail driving competition, Mr Revell. The Rev. Father O'Hara wa3 the winner, in a raffle, of a horse Kindly donated by Mr H. Craig, whilst Mr A. Lrgan, who made the lucky cut in the treasure cake, cromptly donated his "find" to the fund.

A hat trimming competition was presided over by Mesdames Northmore and Free and was won by Mr John Madill. The competition winners were as follows, viz. : Pea guessing, Mr L. Stevenson; distance stepping, Miss 13. Rowe; nail drivinsr, least number of bits, Mrs Leaman, quickest time Miss Geraghty; dressing ladies' hair, Mr W. Dyer; girls' skipping, M. Mungall; jam tart eating, George Govern; shoot ing competition, Mr F. Woalley; sLeap and lamb, guesaing, Messrs E. Pook and C. Deed respectively; weight of cake, Mrs Rlack. The articles unsold at the conclusion of the Carnival were offered at a gift auction conducted by Mr J. T. Stembrideg, of Pukekohe, arid were readily snapped up. A dance wound up the evening, music being supplied by Misses Mayall, Geraghty, Hodgson and Mr Ryder, whilst Mr W. Collins acted as M.C. Messrs Graham, president, and Quinlan, secretary, are to be commended for the capable>und"successful management and the result obtained.

SUCCESSFUL CLEARING SALE The clearing sale ot Mr Harry Draw's milking herd was held on lh! farm yesterday, and was a great tuccefs, the auctioneers, Messrs Alfred Ruckland and Sons, reporting it as constituting a record «al3 for the district. Cows in milk sold from £l4 10s to £2O 15s, and spiingers, due to cslve in July and August, £lO 10s to £2O 10s; others £ll 10s to £ls, and late calvers £8 10s to £lO 10s Heifers, two-year-olds, brought prices ranging from £9 10s to £ll 10s, and for others £7 ti £'3 was realised. The herd of 51 cows averaged £l4.

Mr Charles Rehal tnd family returned hoim yesterday after spending a pleasant four weeks' trip, in which Auckland. Wellington and Wairarapa were visited.