LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 248, 6 February 1917, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

An addition to tbe prize list of the Franklin A. and P. Society's Show is announced in tbe Snow advt. in ibis issue. Alt J. h. Ueane, hon. secretary of tbe Pukekohe Patriotic Committee, acknowledges tbe receipt of the following donations to tbe Belgian Fund, viz.:—U. Shipherd, 27th contribution, £5; and J. H. Tozer £l.

Particulars of several of tbe bargains to be offered at Mr Wm. Koulston'B summer drapery sale, which commences next Thursday, will be found in tbe firm's replace advt. in this issue. Tenders are invited in our advertising columns by tbe Frai.klin A. and P. Society for the supply ot green maize as feed for stock at tbe forthcoming sbuw, and also tor carting in connection with the ibow.

Tbe following are the latest enlistments registered at the Pukekohe Defence Office, viz.:—F. Clark and J. Suiton, Patumahoe. A. J. Smiih, Pukekohe; G. McConnell, Aka Aka; and L. J. Balme, Bombay.

The exceptionally heavy character of last Saturday's downpour in Pukekohe is evidenced by thu fact that, as registered by tbe Rosemont gauge, the rainfall for the 24 hours preceding 9 am. on Sunday amounted to so less than 5 J inches. The greater part of the fall was registered between 4 p.m. and midnight on Saturday.

Reference was made at last Tuesday's dinner of the Pukekohe Fire Brigade by the Captain, Mr N. L. Brown, to the capital record of war service of members of the Brigade Although the Brigade is only twelve strong, no less than fourteen members have responded to the country's call, the vacancies thus created having been gradually tilled up. Capt. Brown very properly claimed that this was probably a record for any Fire Brigade in the Dominion.

An individual, who at a J.P's Court held in Pukekohe on Friday was placed on the " prohibited " list, is to appear before the Magistrate (Mr F. V. Frazer, S.M) on the 15th inst, on a charge of having contravened the terms of his order within a few minutes of its issue. The allegations are that the prohibited one made his way direct from the Courthouse to the Pukekoho Hotel and had a " wee-doch an' doris " prior to his enforced absence from licensed premises for a period of twelve months. Unfortunately for him, however, Constable Miller was following in his wuke so his alleged opon deliauce of the law is to be enquired into as stated.

Tenders are invited by the Manukau Countv Council tor the erection of a ferro-cor.crete bridge at Clevedon. For particulars see advt. in thin issup.

Fred. J. Thompson, & Co.. Tuakau, (late Free Bros.), Sale now on. Visit the new firm Astounding bargains in drapery. MissL. TownsoD, L.Mus.T.C.L., is to resume musical tuition in Pukekohe on Thursday next, and her studio will be at Miss Newman's boarding establishment. For particulars see advt. in this issue.

Among the list of men accepted as fit for the next (27th) Reinforcements appear the names of R £ Coster and W. J. Carpenter (Papakura); A. F. Hamilton and G. A. Johnston (Buckland) ; E. E. Oldfield (Waiuku) and C. F. Shipherd (Pukekohe). F. Pottinger (Papakura) has been reexamined as a volunteer and has beon passed for service. J. W. Harding (Mercer), D. Mitchell (Bombay) and G W. Walter (Tuakau) h-ivo on re examination been passed for home service. Or H. Wi'cox writes correcting a statement attributed to him in our last issue in regard to the discussion at the meeting of the Franklin County Council on the subject of " Farmers and Military Service." Cr Wilcox was reported to have said that in addition to three of his sons two of his nephews, who had been working for him, had gone to the front. The sentence, Cr Wilcox wishes us to state, should have read that the two nephews had been making their homes with him.

The far-reachiog arm of the law in connection with Section 35 of the Military Service Act is being txperiercEd i;i the Pukikohe district, some 15 or 16 notices of call to the colours having been served on one or more members of different families within the last few days. The official communication advises its recipient that unless an appeal is lodged witbin tea days be will rank as a unit of the Expeditionary Force. Similar notices are being gradually snivel in adjoining districts.

Although entries for the Franklin A. and P. Society's annual show, to be held on the Pukekobe showground on Friday and Satuiday, the 23rd and 24th inst., close to-night, late entries will be accepted op to Saturday next. The Executive appeals for hearty co-operation on the part of residents of the district in order that the exhibition shall be maintained up to its customary high standard. The secretary's (Mr J. M. Baxter's) office is in Lawrie's Buildings 'Phone No. 67 (2 rings.)

The navy's newest recruit was hauled before the commandant of the naval barracks on a charge of insubordination. The petty officer explained that the man had resisted when they took him to the swimming baths for the first lesson in the art of natation. " What have you to say for yourself ? asked the commandant. « Well, sir, it's like this 'ere. I've only been three days in the navy. The first day the doctor drawed six of my teeth out, the second day I was 'oculated, and this morning the petty officer comes along to me and he says : " Come on, you pup, we're a-goin to drown yer."

"A sectiun at your own price" is the attractive keynote of the uale to be held oo Wednesday of next week by Messrs Alfred Backland and Sons of tbe unsold portions of tbe old showground, Fukefeohe. Tbe owners, tbe Franklin A. and P. Society, in order to be relieved of the financial liability of the possession of tbe two showgrounds have resolved to dispose of the lots absolutely without reserve, so that purchasers will be able to secure a desirable investment of a good residential nature on their uwn terms, at the same time BEsisting tbe Society in a material way. At tbe Pukekohe Police Court on Saturday before Messrs J. T. Stembridge and R. F. Webster, J.P's., the police applied for a prohibition order against a local resident, named James Henry Mitchell, who was also charged with drunkenness and further with using offensive language towards a Justice. The circumstances were that Mitchell had been cited to appear the previous (Friday) morning in respect of the prohibition order application but he arrived at the Courthouse in a state of insobriety. Meeting Mr 0. Roadley J P., who was to sit on the Bench, outside the building Mitchell used insulting language towards him with the result that he was taken into custody and the charges as mentioned were heard on Saturday. In addition to a prohibition order being issued, a fine of 5s was imposed for Mitchell's over-indul-gence in alcohol and for his discourtesy to the J.P, for which he expressed regret, he was ordered to come up for sentence when called upon.

In connection with the public banquet which, on behalf of the people of the Franklin Electorate, the Franklin County Council propose to tender to the Rt, Hon. W. F. Massey on his return from England, Cr Kenall, at last Thurs day's meeting of the Council suggested that in addition to a letter having been sent to England to Mr Massey conveying the invitation to him Sir Joseph Ward should also have been written to and should have been asked to attend. The chairman (Cr Flanagan) explained that the idea was to do honour to Mr Massey in his capacity as the member for Franklin rather than as Prime Minister and he had accordingly been communicated with in order that it should be ascertained whether his duties would permit him to ?;ive a date for the gathering, and on the receipt of a favourable reply it was intended to invite not only Sir Joseph Ward but all the other members of the Cabinet to the function.