THE Pukekohe and Waiuku Tines PUBLISHED ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY AFTERNOONS. "We nothing extenuate, not set down aught in malice." FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1917 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 249, 9 February 1917, Page 2

THE Pukekohe and Waiuku Tines PUBLISHED ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY AFTERNOONS. "We nothing extenuate, not set down aught in malice." FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1917 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The following prices have been recommended by the executive of the South Auckland Dairy Association for butter fat supplied in January :—For cheese, Is 2d per lb ; for butter, Is per lb. The N.Z. Farmers' Co-op Bacon and Me.at Packing Coy, Ltd., will be buying pigs at Patumahoe on Mon day next, at Pukekohe on Tuesday, at Buckland on Wednesday, and at Pokeno on Thursday. Messrs W. & R. Fletcher (N.Z.) Ltd., are to resume buying pigs next week, viz., at Pokeno on Monday, at Tuakau on Tuesday, at Pukekohe on Wednesday, and at Eunciman on Thursday.

Speaking at Waiuku on Tuesday Sir Frederick Lang said that fears had been expressed to him that approval of a resolution for the reinstatement of the Waterways Commission might have an adverse effect upon the ra'e of construction of the local railway. He assured his hearers that* they had nothing to fear in that dirt ction, but that the woik would be carried on at a rate at least equalling the progress of any other line in the Dominion.

At a special meeting of the Pukekohe Borough Council held on Wednesday it was decided to purchase from the N Z. Dairy Associatiou at a cost of £550 a 72 h p suction gas producing plant and National engine which, although only installed about two years ago, the Association offered for sale at the Pukekohe factory owing to an alteration of plant in connection with the construction of a commodious freezing chamber. It was explained that consequent on difficulty in securing accumulators the purchase was advisable in order to provide additional power for the electric light installation, the engine being a duplicato of the one in use at the powerhouse.

Most poople are familiar with the good qualities of the Bon Chretien pear. This is the famous pear canned so extensively in California and more generally known as tho Bartlett. In addition to its value for preserving, the Bartlett or as we know it the Bon Cretien is one of the finest desert pears and by reason of its prolific bearing is usually marketod at a price within easy reach of everyone. Exceptionally fiue Hawke's Bay Bon Chretiens are the leading selling line at Heerdegeu's Fruit Store in Pukekohe this week. Our staff had tho pleasuro of sampling a few and oxpress tho opinion that they aro " out on their owu."

At the meeting held in furtherance of the Inland Waterways Commission at Waiuku on Tuesday, Mr Field, M.P., for Nelson, got off a neat hit at the assembled advocates of unlimited canals. Turning to the large-scaled map which hung at the back of the platform showing the Kaipara linked to the Waitemata, the Waitemata to the Manukau, the Manukau to the Waikato and the Waikato to the Waihou and Piako he remarked with gentle geniality that he had always been '.old that the people of the North were deficient in imagination, but that when he looked at that map he felt the charge wds an unfounded one.

At the Auckland Supreme Court on Tuesday James Ridling pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering into the house of Mrs Elizibeth Leech at Pukekohe on the night of January 12th, with intent to commit a crime. There were three alternative indictments burglary, attempting to injure Mrs Elizabeth Leech in order to facilitate the commission of a crime, and assaulting Mrs Elizabeth Leech. Tiie Hon. J. A. Tole decided to ac c-|it the plea of guilty as stated, and said he would arrange for a nolle prosequi to be entered on each of tlie other indictments. Mr Ostler, on behalf of the accused, intimated that he wished to call evidence, and he suggested tint the case should be adjourned until Monday. His Honor agreed to this course.

No little commotion was caused in Pukekohe about y.lo o'clock on Wednesday morning by huge clouds of black smoke mounting up into the air from the centre of the town, the clang of the fire bell also being heard. A blazing boiler of tar in Hall street was responsible for the occurrence, the liquid having caught alight whilst being for the road tarrng operations in progress. The Fire Brigade were quickly on the spot with their hose and prevented the flames spreading to some timber near at hand and to an adjacent tank of tar. Other than a small quantity of tar being lost no damage was done.

There was a large and appreciative audience present at the Elocutionary Recital and Concert held at the Premier Hall, Pukekohe, last Tuesday evening in aid of the Pukekohe Methodist Church Funds. A well arranged and varied programme was presented. Mr Ernest Drake's (Auckland) tine tenor voice was heard to the greatest advantage in each of the items ho contributed and he was loudly encored on each occasion. Songs were also delightfully contributed by Mrs Georgo and Mrs Pilkington whilst Miss Florence Hewlett and her young pupil, Miss Rita West, gave some skilfully executed pianoforte selections. Mr F. Souster's manipulation of handbells as usual proved very popular. The elocutionary items both grave and gay, by the Rev. J. B. Suckling woro more masterly and entertaining performances, fully demonstrating the rev. gentleman's marked abilities as a reciter. The Misses Florence Hewlett and Nora McCowen acted as accompanists during the evening Foi Broucliial Coughs, tako Woods Great Peppermint Cure.

Tenrera are invited by advt. in this issue by the Papakura Town Board for night-scil removal at Papakura.

Applications are invited by the Pukekohe Borough Ctuncil for the position Li Building and Sanitary Inspector. For particulars see advt.

Water consumers in the town area of Pukekohe are notified by advt. in (his mue that in the cmnection with the relaying ct the mains the water supply will be suspended on Monday next between the hours of 4 a.m. and 12 (aooti), with the further reservation that in the section of King street tetween the Post Office correr and the Hotel the service will not be tenewed until 5 p.m. on Tuesday. For the convenience of consumers in the las'-named area water will, however, be available from stand-pipes attached to a temporary main to be laid along the pavement.

All those desirous of securing . building sites at bargain prices are reminded of the sale to take place next Weduesday of 33 sections situated on the old show grounds in Pukekohe. The Franklin A. and P. Society have decided to sell these valuable sections absolutely without reserve and this affords a unique opportunity for acquiring a section at a low cost as very easy terms are offered. Messrs Alfred Buckland and Sons in conjunction with the NZ. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., are to sell the property on the ground at 2 pm. and buyers in making purchases will have the satisfaction of knowing that they will also be rendering substantial aid to such a deserving institution as the Franklin A. and P. Society, whose finances much require building up just now, Although owing to circumstances connected with the war the entries so far to band for the Franklin A. & P. Society's Show, to be held on Friday and Saturday, the 23rd and 24th inst, give indie .tions that the total number of exhibits will be somewhat below last year's record it is satisfactory to note that the stock sections will be particularly well represented. Tho always popular ring events will accordingly as usual provide keen competition. The falling off in numbers mainly occur in the industrial section, due to the fact that the ladiss of the district have their time fully occupied in making comforts tor the soldiers. For People's Day on the Satorday the usual side-show element will be ot a strjng order, Entries for the various classes finally close to-morrow (Saturday) night with the secretary, Mr J. M. Baxter, at tbe Society's temporary office in Lawrie's Buildings, King street, Pukekobe.