DISTRICT NEWS

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 199, 11 August 1916, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS

AUCKLAND.

PRIVATE A. BILKKY FAKEWELLED. A very successful farewell social was tendered to Private A. Bilkey, who was home oti final leavr, in Iba Hall on the 4th inst. *"*■ Councillor Wilcox presided, and expressed his pletsure at being present. Having known the Bilkey family for so many years, he was crtain that Private Bilkey would do bis beet, and he wished him God Speed an.l a site rrturn. Mr H. (1. D. Wily spoks of the many good characteristics of the departing giSest, and on behalf of the Tennis Club he presented him with a wristlet watch. Private bilkey, who was received with cheers, thanked all for their kindness and good wishes. Mr F. Souster gave an eloquent address oo the war, and the chairman then moved the resolution expressing tha nations determination to carry on the war to a successful issue. —lbis waa seconded by Mr . E. Allan, in a forcetui speech, and was carried, the audience rising and ringing "Rule, Britannia." An excellent programme waa contributed tn by the following, viz.— Vocal items by Mrs McAnally, Mtstra A. Smith, K. Johnston, T. Walker, E. Allan and W. Jetfery; pianoforte duet by Misses Neal; and chorus, "The Swanee Kiver," by the Buckland Glee Club. Sapper was handed round and dancing followed.

The fortnightly meeting of the Parliamentary Union was held on Monday night, with a good attendance of numbers, considering the rough weather. The following "bills" passed the second reeding after a goocl discussion, viz.: The L»nd Bill, The Military Service Bill and the Slaughter of Stock Regulation Bill. These bill3 will be taken in Committee next meeting, when an interesting debate is expected.

TUAKAU Wo are asked by Mr Dynes Fulton to correct Bn erroneous imprestion that has aiiscn in connection with the discussion that ecsued at the meeting of suppliers of the New Zealand Dairy Association at Tuakau on tie 26th July between Mr l'acey, managing director ot the New Zealand Dairy Association, and himself, regarding his (Mr Fulton's) withdrawal as a supplier of the Dairy Association. Mr Fulton itatea that the belief apparently exists amongst a number of suppliers to the Dairy Association that he withdrew bis support owing to an alien subject being employed as manager of the locaj creamery, whereas in a letter written by him to the Association he explained (hat his reason for leaving the Association was owing to an inaccurate weight of his milk being recorded by tbe creamery manager. At the meeting he (Mr Fulton) esked Mr Facey to read this letter, but instead of reading tbe full letter Mr Pacev only read that portion relating to the alien manager, but declined to read the portion with reference to the inaccurate weighing.

A WELCOME AND A FAREWELL. The return of Trooper B. Scan|en, the first Tuakau "boy" to be > invalided home, was celebrated at a ' social, tea and dar.ce in the Public ' Hall on Wednesday evening; last '- when the building was literally ! packed. During the ev?ning. Mr W. Graham, chairman of the Patriotic Committee, on behalf of tbat body, handed to the guest of the evening a purse of sovereigns and to Kifle- I man Charles Dromgool, ot the 17th : Keinforements, who is home on final leave, he presented a parcel of comforts from the Women's League and a wristlet watch from the Patriotic Society. tlr E. T. Frost proposed the toast of "Our Boys at the Front," and stated tbat it was utterly Impossible to express by word of mouth the gratitude tbat existed for the gallant sacrifices made by the New Zealand soldiers. Mr W. J. Cole, in responding, said that when the war broke out Britain, unprepared, had to meet the most terrible war machine that bad ever been constructed, but the task was considerably lightened by the fact tbat through fostering her colonies she was repaid with their undying loyalty. No longer, be raid, could war be declared against the "Old Land" without the "New Land." (Applause). The solidarity of the British Empire had been established on the ehores of Gallipoli. There was a sad phase to it, however, for crosses on the Peninsula marked the resting places of some who had gone out from that room. It was, thanks to tbe stamp ot men live Trooper Scanlen, tbat the children of New Zealand were kept fiee from the fate that had befallen the children of Belgium. Trooper Scanlen had taken part in events tbat concerned the making and unmaking ot nations, and such was a credit to him, to the district from which he went forth and to his parents. (Applause.) Mr U. J. Claridge, a returned discharged toldier, paid tribute to tbe efficiency of the hospitals in Egypt, Malta and England and to tbe work of the medical profession. He assured the parents of "boys" at the tront, that they would receive the very best of treatment, both from the people of the British islet and in tbe hospitals. The toaHt of "Our Navy" was proposed by Mr P. Lewis, ana wbs responded to by Mr H. 3. Free, who claimed tbat they never realised more than now the significance of the words "Britannia Kults the Waves" and "Britonß N2ver, Never Shall re Slaves." In" referring to tbe great deeds accomplished by the Navy he related how they sately convoyed tbe troops across the English Channel without the lobs of a single life. L 4 , , In sneaking to the toast nf ■•Our Guest," the chairman extended to Trooper Scanlen congratuhtions on his return and sympathy for what ha bad endured for them. Trooper Scanlen, in replying, e-iproßsed pleasure in being back nmongßt bid friends, but, hs said, he experienced a teelinj? of sadness when he rememered that over the fleas the hones of many of his comndei of the 3rd Auckland Kegiment were lying.

Mr W. J. Deeble proposed the toast of "Our Allies." He particularly extolled the Belgian nation for ins high standard of moral courage it bad set. The toast was responded to by

Mr Fulton., who said that Germany had intended to place the wbole world at her feet, but such would never eventuate.

At this stage the presentations were made, both recipients suitably acknowledging tbe gifts. "Oar Nurses at the Front," was propos.d by Mrs J. D. Hunter, who said that womenfolk were proud of the fact, that they could claim a rational sisterhood with the brave women who faced great trial', locludig tire cud water, in order to be present to hearten tbe soldiers up when their minds were sick and sad.

la replying, Mrs W. T. Deeble I lecalled the heroism of that great ' nurse, Florence Nightingale, in the Crimean war, and pointed out that the same brave spirit was exhibited bv the nurses te-dav. The Kev Butterworth, in proposing "The Parents cf Our Guests." said he had no personal regard for parents who endeavoured to prevent their sons from doing their duty, "but," he conticued, "1 have the greatest regard tor those parents who gladly but painfully send them forward to protect the land of their oirth."

Mr Scanlen was loudlv applauded when he rose to respond. It was gratifying, he said, to see the "boys" come back with honour that would always last. "The Ladies," was next proposed by Mr W. H. Northmore, and in a bright response tbe Rev. L. Foulkes reminded tbe assemblage that "the rockers of the cradles" were the rulers of the world.

The iunction concluded with a dance.

Ihe musical portion of the programme was contributed to by the following, viz.:-Messrs J. Grimsbaw, J. C. Qoinlan and tbe Kev. .Butterworth and the Misseß E. Foulkes and 1. bcanlon, while Miss E. Patton gave a recitation and Mrs J. D. Hunter supplied the accompaniment?.

The following ladies were responsible for the arrangements in connection with the tea, viz. : Nksdames Hunter, Lea is, Deeble, Kevell, Leamar, Paton, Smeed and Granum, assisted by the Misses Grant, Lej (2), McGahan (2), Glas gow (2). Ward, Kevell, Henderson, Lewis (2), Hunter, Lindner, Smeed, Woodbridgc, Mungall, Clerk, Hell, eeble, Fculkts and McNally.

MERCER. (See also Page 1.) MERCER MAGISTRATE'S COURT At tbe Mercer Magistrate's Court" yesterday, judgment by default was entered by Mr F. V. Frazer, S.M.. for the respective plaintiffs in the tullowirg civil actions, viz. : Nicholas B. Ashford v. S. K. Legg, for £37 and ccsta £1 16s; Local Deputy Public Trustee, in estate uf M. and S. Hunter (Mr F. E. Shea) v. Ngaha, a native farmer, of Mercer, for £ll 7s lOd and costs £2 Bs, whilßt judgment by consent was given for the Local Deputy Public Trustee against Wi Maki, a native farmer, cf Mercer, and Honi Kingi, farmer, of Hora Hora, Kacgirin, tor £25 Oh 4d and coats £3 6s Gel and £2B 12s 4d and costs £3 lis 6d respectively.

A judgment order for the payment of £2 per month in respect of a debt amounting to £lO 4s Bd, in favour ot Messrs H. Valentine and Co., was made againEt T. Napier.

BOMBAY. Notification of the Maungatawhin Road Board's intention to Btrike and levy a general rate over the Board's district of one farthing in the £ will be found in our advertising columns.