PAPAKURA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 239, 5 January 1917, Page 4

PAPAKURA.

A summary of the sanitary bylaws as adopted by the Papakura Town Board, to come up for confirmation at the next meeting to be held on Monday, February sth, will be found in our advertising columns in this issue. There is an increasing demand for town properties in this growing neighbourhood more properties bavbeen turned over during the past 11 months than in the same number of years. Papakura has contributed eight more recruits to the training camp and they left on Wednesday for Trentham. Mr Joseph £. Elliott, who has been selected by the Board of Education to succeed Mr D. W. Jones as headmaster of the Papakura School, is at present in charge of the school at Te Kopuru, Northern Wairoa. Shooting is a favourite pastime with him and he enjoys no little reputat on as a " crack " shot. He is also a keen cricketer. NEW PICTURE THEATRE Messrs Richardson Bros., recognising the demands of the public,

ha*,e juht completed the erection ef c new picture theatre, which will be officially opened to-monow (■■aurday) evening. The new building is situated ou the Oreat South Road, and is of seasoned matai, the entrance from the road having folding doors opening outward. There are a well arranged lobby and auti rooms, while the hall (70ft z 30ft) presents a pleasing appearance, being of varnished framed rimu and plaster which gives a healthful tone to the general surroundings. Two folding emergency fire escape doors on each side are provided, and the Elaster ceiling, with ventilating oles, are some evidence that the conveniences of the public have not been ovei looked. The building is lighted throughout with electric light Altogether the building is a credit to the proprietors, and it is confidently anticipated there will be a record attendance on Saturday when at the request of the Town Board the proceeds will be devoted to the Auckland Children's Hospital Fund. Pipakura is* to be congratulated on its latest progressive move for the public benefit.