THE Pukekohe and Waiuku Times PUBLISHED ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY AFTERNOONS. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1917 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 253, 23 February 1917, Page 2

THE Pukekohe and Waiuku Times PUBLISHED ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY AFTERNOONS.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1917 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

" We nothing extenuate, nor let down aught in malice

Although entrieß for the Waikato Central Agricultural Association's Show at Cambridge on March 6th and 7th have come forward freely, the Committee has deemed it advisable to extend the time for receiving entries until to-morrow (Saturday), as that will allow of ample time in which to get the catalogue printed. Those who have not "already made their entries should do so at once.

The minutes of a special meeting of the Pukekohe Borough Council held on February 7ih, as read at the ordinary monthly meeting of the Council on Wednesday last, contained a resolution expressing sympathy with the relatives of the late Mr Joseph Penman, the Borough Sanitary Inspector, and placing on record appreciation of the faithful and conscientious manner in which he had carried out his duties.

In connection with the harvest festival to be held next Sunday in the Salvation Army Hall, Pukekohe, we are asked to state that any produce not wanted at the clos"? of the A. and P. Show will be gratefully accepted by the local Captain for the festival. Sunday's services will be followed by a concert on Monday and by a children's entertainment on Tuesday. The interesting point of whether or not an increase in wages of a ten per cent war bonus given to employees of the Pukekohe Borough Council prior to the recent Award of such war bonus coming into force complies with the Award is a problem with which the Council are coufrouted At the Council meeting en Wednesday a letter was read from the secretary of the Auckland Labourers' Union stating that the Council were not complying with the rate of wages as set out in the Local Bodies Labourers' Award. The Mayor (Mr H. GE Mason) mentioned that as no speoitic particulars were given in the letter as to the alleged breach of the Award the Town Clerk had written asking for details of the complaint. His Worship added that he believed the matter, seeing that the Award prohibited any reduction in wages, was as to whether the increase previously granted would have to be doubly paid.

For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Fepporoiint Cure

J The Supervisor of Technical Education by advt. in this issue notifies lads and girls between the ages of 14 and 17 years, residing within two miles of the Pukekohe Technical School, that their attendance is compulsory at the Continuation Classes unlrss they are already students at a High School or Technical Bchool. Inconsiderate Maoris who make their camp on any property that meets their fancy are the source of some trouble in the vicinity of Pukekohe Hill. At the meeting of the Borough Council on Wednesday Cr Motion mentioned that several natives were at present dwelling on the quarry portion of his lands and defied him to put them off, claiming ing that the quarry was a borough reserve Cr Motion's argument that the Council only had the right to take metal from the quarry and had no jurisdiction otherwise over it was admitted in the subsequent discussion and he then intimated that he would take steps to have the trespassers evicted. At the meeting of the Pu'o ekohe Borough Council, held on Wednesday, u- petition, signed by 159 electois of the borough, was read making application for a poll to be taken in accordance with the Shops and Offices Act to determine the day on which the statutory half-holiday should be observed in Pukekohe. On the Town Clerk (Mr J. F Deaue, reporting thai the petition was in order and contained many more bignatures than the minimum number (one-tenth of the electors) required to secure a poll, he was instructed as , Returning Oflicer to make the necessary arrangements for the poll—the same to be taken in conjunction with the municipal election on Wednesday, April 25th. Some steps towards the improvement of the Pukekohe Domain are to be taken, the Boruugh Council at their meeting on Wednesday having agreed to construct seats under the trees on the ground and also to clear away the briars and blackberries that are at present in vigorous growth on the property. The Domain Committee were further authorised to arrange for a swing gate to be erected at the Harris street entrance of the ground so as to give free access to the Domain and to remove the existing obstructing fence.

" A disgrace to the Council and a disgrace to the town,'' were the words uttered by Cr Bilkey at the Borough Council meeting on Wednesday in alluding to the condition of the Cemetery. Cr Bilkey went on to say that, if others would assist, he would arrange for a " working bee " for Saturday of next week (March 3rd) to tidy up the Cemetery and theu it could bo handed over to the caretaker for maintenance. " I will work thore myself Cr Bilkey) and four other men have already promised mo to come and wo will make a good job of it." The suggentod " working bee " was approved by the Council, and it was resolved to request all residents to " loud a hand.''

The Mauku School Committee advertise in this issue inviting tenders for craning the Mauku school. Next week's buying fixtures of the N.Z Farmers' Bacon Coy., Ltd., are at Patumnhoe on Monday, at Pukekohe on Tuesday, at Buckland on Wednesday, and at Pokeno on Thursday.

Mrs Short, of Prospect Terrace, Pukekohe, was advised by the Minister for Defence on Tuesday that her son, Pte H. Short, of the Bth Reinforcements was slightly wounded on the 6th inst. and had been admitted to No. 4 Stationary Hospital The cyclone that raged in the district in the early part of the week did comparatively little damage in Pukekohe, a few trees and outbuildings blown down being the extent of the havoc wrought. Whilst cycling down East street hill, Pnkekoh", on Tuesday afternoon last a telegraph messenger, named Norman Dixon, was thrown heavily to the ground. First Aid was rendered by Miss Eveline Middleton, who happened to be passing by, and the lad was taken in an unconscious condition into Miss Newman's boarding house where he was attended by Dr Wake, who found that he was suffering from concussion of the brain. He was subsequently removed home and is now making good progress towards recovery

In the Auckland Supreme Court yesterday application was made by Mr E. Mahony. for the bankruptcy discharge of William Wilde, a hairdresser, formtrly of Pukekohe and now of Hamilton. Mr W. 8. Fisher, the Official Assignee, stated that Wilde had already served three months' imprisonment for a breach of the Bankruptcy Act. His Honor remarked that it appeared as though Wilde bad been drinking very heavily, while owing money to other people. Mr Mahony said that bankrupt was a man who should never have been his own master. The discharge was suspended for six months.

At the meeting of the Pukekohe Borough Council on Wednesday authority was given to the Foreman of Works (Mr S. Clews) to make such arrangement as he deemed advisable for controlling the traffic to and from the showground tomorrow. The practice of visiting hawkers taking up stands on the road and selling fruit, etc., was also referred to, the Bame bring considered unfair seeing that the A. and P Society sold the rights for such supply. The Society, it was urged, should be encouraged and should not have to encounter "outside" opposition.— The Town Clerk reported that Mr A. Sears, of the Pukekohe Cordial Factory, had applied for and had been granted a license to sell soft drinks.—lt was resolved that no further licenses should be issued and that the police should be requested to keep the roads clear of hawkers. The prospect of hawkers taking up positions on private lands instead of on the roads was mentioned, but the Mayor thought that it would be overcome by action in respect of purchasers creating an obstruction on the road.

The present prospects of the Mayoral election in Pukekohe are that Mr H. G. R Mason's re-election will be opposed by either Mr C. K. Lawrie or Mr Jas. Costello. Mr Mason, we understand, has expressed willingness to accept re-nomination for the office he now holds whilst in order to avoid a three-cornered contest Mr Lawrie and Mr Costello are both willing to give way to one another. Which of the twain will enter the fighting arena is yet uncertain. In regard to Council honours it is probable that only Messrs Bilkey and F. Hubbard will seek re-election but among new candidates likely to be in the field are Messrs J. T. Stembndge, W. H. Guest, H. G. Lysnar and J. H. Webb.

The Pukekohe Borough Council had before them at their meeting on Wednesday a letter from the General Manager of New Zealand Bailways (Mr E. H. Hiley) relative to representations made recently to the Minister of Railways with regard to the speeding up of trains to and from Auckland and Pukekohe by cutting out certain suburban stops. He stated that the 4.25 pm. and 542 pm. trains from Auckland were well patronised by suburban passengers, and the inconvenience that would be caused to the usen did not warrant the cutting out of the stops as suggested by the deputation. With regard to the 5.18 train from Mercer to Auckland, that was not important as a passenger train but it worked considerable stock and goods traffic from Rotorua and elsewhere. He also pointed out that there was a suburban passenger train from Fapakura half an hour in front of the train and that met all requirements. Mr Hily in conclusion mentioned that accordingly he could not agree to the suggestions made. A further letter was read from Mr Hily expressing inability to accede to the request for the Main Trunk expresses to stop at Pukekohe.—Cr Motion remarked that Pukekohe, according to Mr Hiley's statements, had to suffer for the benefit of suburban passengers.—lt was decided to defer any further action in the matter until the Prime Minister (the member for the district) was again in the Dominion.

For tbe purpose of being id a position to comply with many applications received from many quarters for ice to be supplied and at the same time to meet tbe demands of increasing trade Messrs Bsatty and Marshall have already found it necessary, to replace tbe refrigerating plant recently installed at their butchery establishment in Pukekohe with a plant of a larger and more powerful character. Tbe new plant consists ot a one ton Hercules refrigerator driven by a 9 h.p. Tangye kerjsene engine, tbe latter in addition to taking tbe load of the freezer also supplying power for driving the sausage and chopping machines. Tbe ice tank has a capacity tor the manufacture of half a ton uf ice every 24 hours, its temperature being kept at from 12 to 11 degrees celow freezing point. The cool chamber is operated on by the ice tank aud a temperature ot from 32 to 38 degrees ensures that the supplies of meat within is wall* are kept in tbe most whoksome condition possible. Messrs Oeatty and Marshall's enterprise and consideration for the benefit of their customers are to be commended.

Local members of the 24th Reinforcement Draft arrived back at tbeir homes this morning on final leave. •

The dangerous practice of children climbing on the walls of the water reservoir on the summit of Pukekohe Hill and walking along the top portion thereof was brought under the Borough Council's notice on Wednesday by Cr Barter, wbo feared that a drowning accident would result sooner or later. It was decided that parents should be cautioned to keep their children away from the reservoir and that a notice threatening trespassers with prosecution should be erected at the gateway at the approach to the reservoir.