PAPAKURA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 218, 17 October 1916, Page 3

PAPAKURA.

Following on his retirement from the position of a lay preacher in the Anglican Church after a third of a century's service Mr C. H. Lupton was last week entertained, together with Mrs Lupton, to afternoon tea in the Parish Hall, Papakura, by the combined Anglican parishioners of Drury and Papakura. The Bev. W. C. Wood presided and on the parishioners' behalf presented Mr Lupton with an arm-chair and two occasional chairs and to Mrs Lupton he handed a valuable silver tea-pot. The Bev. Hewlett, of Drury, and Mr D. W. Jones, whose acquaintance with Mr Lupton extends over 25 years, made reference to the faithful services he had rendered. After Mr Lupton had responded on his own and his wife's behalf afternoon tea was served by the ladies. There was a large attendance present at the Parish Hall on Wednesday evening last when a dance was given in honour of Messrs Shipherd (2), Hunt and Corporals Hunter and Walker, who have enlisted from this district. The proceedings were held under the auspices of the Recruiting Committee and with Mr O. Tuely as secretary, a pleasant time was spent with dancing, interspersed by vocal solos rendered by Miss Hibbard (2), Mr Patterson (Auckland) and Private Shepherd, the dance music being supplied by Misses Blake (Drury), Shepherd and Hibbard. Presents of safety razors were made to each of the " boys " by Mr P. Holt, whose remarks were supplemented by Messrs Ed. Cole and D. W. Jones.

The district is to be shortly supplied with a locally-owned and controlled picture theatre, Messrs Richardson Bros' arrangements for the erection thereof being well in hand. The site selected adjoins Mr Keane's plumbing business premises on the Great South Road and the structuoe is to be of commodious design. With favourable conditions the theatre will be opened two months hence, when pictures will be shown once a week. The plant is already in Messrs Richardson Bros' hands. Provision for a confectioner's shop in the front portion of the building has been allow od for. On Wednesday evening last the annual anniversary social held in connection with the Methodist Church passed off successfully despite a somewhat limited attendacce. The Rev. Potter presided and referred to the various agencies in connection with the religious and social work of the Church and the Rev. T. G. Carr, of Auckland, delivered an interesting address and together with Mr T. Seaton rendered several vocal items. The financial statement was presented showing that considerable advancement had been made during the year. Opportunity of the gathering was t.ken to present Mrs Godwyn D. mith with a large photograph of tho Church and new school hall suitably mounted and framed, bearing an inscription testifying to the esteuni in which Mrs Smith is held and also referring to the valuable services rendered to the Church by l.ii iate husband.

Everything German is regarded with ropugnance in Papakura and >}£* it comes about that the purchase probably cffectod without full knowledge of its place of origin, of a German made piano for use in the local Methodist Sunday School Hall has brought about a howl of indignation on the part of many parishioners of the church. The instrument, it appears, was bought on deferred payment terms so an exchange for a piano of English manufacture should not be incapable of arrange-

Private Harold Wilson, who recently returned invalided from the front, was entertained at a very I successful dinner in the Globe Hotel on Friday, October 6th. Mr R. M. Gillespie occupied the chair and a pleasant function was enlivened with musical items contributed by a party of professional entertainers from Auckland. Several toasts were also honoured. The sale of a fire-roomed house, with section, at the corner of Cole and Princess Streets, on behalf of Mr B. S. Cole, was effected by Mr L. J. Mills during the last few days. Mr J. P. Sadler was the purchaser. I