PAPATOETOE

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 275, 15 May 1917, Page 2

PAPATOETOE

The programme to be shown at the Premier Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) evening is headed by the most sensational picture ever shown in Pukekohe. "The Panther of Death " is a circus story and many remarkable feats are performed by the players. The supporting items are excellent and include a beautiful scenic " The Waterfalls of Farpshory " in Norway ; "The Golden City of Birman Empire," scenic; " Iron and Steel Industry," Legal Advice" comedy, and the latest War Budget.

(See also p*ge3 .) The annual meeting of the Papatoetoe Tennis Club will be held in the Pavilion on Monday, May 28th, at 8 o'clock. A committee meeting will be held previous to the general meeting at 7.30 p m. The monthly mpeting of the Papatoetoe Band of Hope was held on Wednesday last, May 9th, in St. John's Hall, when there was a fair attendance. The Rev. Chas. Porter occupied the chair. A really good programme of vocal and musical items was* presented, the following contributing, viz. : Solos by Mrs McCulloch, Miss McGuire and Miss Louie Reid ; duet by the Misses Foster; recitations by Miss Lulu Hunter and Jack Leonard ; pianoforte solo by Miss Frank ham ; pianoforte duet by Miss Matuschka and Miss M. Hodge. The Rev. Mason, of Otahuhu, attended with his gramaphone and entertained the audience with selections of national music of the various countries engaged in the present war. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Rer. Mason for his enjoyable contributions, The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. TUAKAU. 'The Tuakau Supply Store, Ltd., are now the local agents for the "rimes" and copies of the paper are obtainable at their premises. ] The dispute between the Town Board and the Rev L. Foulkes relative to the erection of a building has been amicably settled between the rev. gentleman and Mr Dynes Fulton on behalf of the Town Board. It is understood that interesting developments are lik?ly to arise in regard to certain sections of land at Tuakau proposed t<> he brought under the Land Transfer Art, the claim of some occupants for possession being disputed by absentee owners. ♦- PAPARATA The name of Pte. F. W. Kemp, son of Mr R Kemp, of Paparata, previously reported missing, believed wounded, is now reported wounded and missing.

OTAHUHU.

[The Otahuhu Agent for " The Times" is Mr Bathe, from whom copieß of the paper may be obtained. Mr Bathe is also authorised to receive advts. and printing orders on our behalf. |

Having been released for active service, Mr J. E. Watson, a nephew of Mrs T. Eothwell, of Otahuhu, and chief clerk at the Auckland District Headquarters, began a well earned month's holiday last week, preparatory to going into camp. Before giving up his duties Mr Watson was presented by Colonel G. W. 8. Patterson, 0 CD, and Major Sir Robert Walker with a wristlet watch as a mark of their appreciation of his services during their connection with the District Staff, and, indeed throughout the war period. Mr Watson is welkknown in the Otahuhu district. The various Friendly Societies and organisations in Otahuhu have shown commendable activity in the raising of funds for patriotic purposes. A concert held by Foresters realised £4O and ' this was followed by an entertainment by Oddfellows' which yielded £37. The Fire Brigade are holding a concert next month when they hope to eclipse all previous efforts. The best possible talent has been engaged. Advertisements of the same will appear later in our columns.

AN ELECTION ECHO XADY WORKERS ENTERTAINED.

A most enjoyable social, tendered by the Ratepayers' Association to the ladies who had worked so hard to secure the return of the Association's candidates -at the recent borough elections was held in the Masonic Hall last Friday evening. The building was crowded to overflowing. On his arrival at the hall the Mayor (Mr A. McDonald) received a great ovation, his numerous supporters rallying round. to give him a hearty reception and to express their satisfaction at his success during the late campaign. Proceedings opened with the singing of the National Anthem. The Mayor, in a few introductory remarks, stated that the gathering that night was intended as a mark of appreciation of the services of the ladies at the municipal elections. He hoped they would all enter into the spirit of enjoyment and make the evening a memorable one. If he had the good fortune to stand as a candidate for the Mayoralty on the next occasion he trusted he would still have the hearty co-cperatim of the same ladies who last month worked so hard to put him at the top of thepolL His Worship went on to relate a humourous incident in connection with the publication of his photograph in the "Times." He stated that a small boy was asked whose photo it was, the parent taking care to cover up the name under the portrait- The boy's reply was "Oh, that is the cove who beats the stick in the church" (laughter). The entertainment was then proceeded with. Miss Moffitt's rendering of "Your King and Country Need You" was well received. An Irish Jig by little MissAyers was very creditably performed. Miss Webster, of Auckland, greatly amused the audience with her rendering of several humourous ditties for which she received encores. Otahuhu has discovered a new artist in the person of Master Fred Kemplay whose rendering of "When the Sands of the Desert Grow Cold" evoked much enthusiasm with the audience. The Mayor demonstrated that as well as being a choir conductor he was the possessor of a rich bass voice, his rendering of "The Merry Monk" being loudly applauded. Other items were givea by Miss McArthur, Miss Kemplay, and Mrs Worthington. Mrs Fraser and Miss Emily' Moffit acted as accompanists. Previous to supper'being partaken of Mr Wilson (President of the Ratepayers' Association) thanked the ladies for their valuable organisation during the election and stated that with the assistance of the Ladies' Committee he was sure that at the next election they would be able to return anyone they chose{applause). More ladies were wanted on the committee and he hoped they would be forthcoming as he wished to make the organisation a powerful one as well as a useful body in the community. There was plenty of work for them to do with regard to patriotic purposes and he felt sure they would work with a will in those matters. The last election had proved the worth of the ladies in any organisation. In conclusion, he thanked all who had attended that night and also those who had assisted in making the function such an enjoyable one. Supper was then handed round and the floor was cleared for dancing which was kept up tdl 12 30 a.m. Mrs Fraser kindly gave her servioes and supplied the dance music.

OTAHUHU BOWLING CLUB. A meeting of the Otahuhu .Bowling Club was held on Wednesday last, when it was decided to close the green for play on the 26th inst Trailing, driving and drawing competitions will be held on that date and trophies will he presented by the Club to the successful competitors. The following are the results of recent games : . Championship Singles Final : Wood 17 beat McFadden 15. Kowley, Todd, Femleigh and Grant 20 lost to Dilworth, Bturgesj, Christie and Harper 23. Farker, W. Christie, Carson and W. Brown 29 beat Harris, George, T. Brown and Whitmore 16. Sheppard. Whyte and Mclvor 22 beat Gillies, Fraser and J. Wilson 16 Cook 12 lost to Baker 13. OTAHUHU SCHOOL COMMITTEE. A meeting of the School Committee was held on Thursday last, the members present being Messrs West (chairman), Remplay (Secretary), Nodwell, Arnold, Clarkson, Motfitt, Henry, Hunter, and Curry. A letter was received from the

Education Board to the effect that on the recommendation oi Messrs Auld and Boddie (members of the Board) and the Board's architect (Mr Farrell) the Board had asked the Minister for aufhority to sell a portion of the old school site so that the funds obtained for the same could be used to acquire land for a new school site. It was reported that a record attendance at the school was made on Wednesday, May 9th, when 474 children were present. The rooms were becoming more overcrowded each month and every endeavour should be made to get new school buildings as early as possible. It was decided to make a slight alteration to the time-table during the winter months, viz, school to commerce at 9 30 (in lieu of 9 a.m) one hour to be allowed for lunch, and to close at 3.30 p.m in lieu of 3.15 p.m as now. The alteration took effect as from yesterday. THE SALVATION ARMY The following are a few words of farewell to the people of Otahuhu which Ensign Arnold desires should be circulated per the medium of the "Times," viz:—"ln accordance with the principles of the Salvation Army we have received farewell orders and as a main qualification of leadership is obedience we obey and prepare to go. We feel we cannot go without first expressing our sincere and deepest thanks to all for the many acts of kindness you have shown to us during our stay in your midst, about eighteen months. We arrived here perfect strangers and to-day are ktaown by nearly all. The months have rolled by pleasantly and too swiftly, and now the time of our departure has come. The kindness shown by Otahuhu comrades and friends will ever be a fragrant memory in our lives. You have borne with our mistakes and failings. You have cheered us with your smile. Your hearty hand-shake has ever made us feel welcome to your company, You have seen to our temporal needs. Your kindly inquiries after our health and your hearty receptions into your homes have all tended to make us feel the parting more intense. Yet we go believing God leads the dear Army along. Through financial help given by friends we have been enabled to build a new junior hall for the young people's work on our own property. This will not entail any extra expense to the Corps and will prove of untold benefit to our work among the young. Once more thanking you all for your kindness, we pray God will bless you and yours till we meet when the morning breaks and the shadows flee away.—Yours till then, W. J. ABNOLD, (Ensign.) Officers' Quarters, Panmure Road, Otahuhu, 14th May, 1917. A well attended meeting of members of the Otahuhu League Football Club (Northern Union) was held last evening in the Criterion Hotel. A report of the proceedings will appear in our issue of Friday next when the teams for Saturday's matches will also be published. ♦ PAPATOEOE [The Papatoetoe Agent for " The Times " is Mr W. J. Dilworth from whom copies of the paper may be obtained.] A handsome bungalow of seven rooms with all modern conveniences is in course of erection on the Davis Estate. Mr E. Coles is both the builder and the designer of the structure, which when completed will be another addition to the now numerous and up-to date dwellings erected in Papatoetoe. Local bowlers will be pleased to learn that arrangements have been made to take over one of the ladies' croquet lawns for the purpose of making a winter green. PAPATOETOE BOWLING CLUB Matches played on Saturday resulted as follows : Champion Ferns Match : Bryetr, Bryant, Hall and Coles (holders) 21 beat Gladding, Bradstreet, Watson and Andrews 18. Friendly Matches : Ernest, Wills and Reid 19 lost to Timewell, Western and Knight 29. Muir, Waters and Jenkins 19 beat Swaffield, A. Wyllie and Wells 14. Millington, Cutforth and Trimble 24 beat Farnsworth, Galloway and Hodge 20. Champion Hall Shields Match : Chapman and Rawnsley 19 beat McCulloch and Daisley (holders) 1.3. In this contest the challengers were buccessful in taking the Shields which have changed hands many times during this season. —•— PAPAKURA. . The appointment of Mr T. J. Elliott, headmaster of the Papakura School, as assistant Inspector under the Hawke's Bay Education Board, was announced last week in error, a telegram intended for another Mr Elliott having inadvertently been senthimbythe Board. Mr T. J. Elliott accordingly retains his present position. Papakura's development as the suburban railway terminus is well in progress. A passenger train engine is now permanently stationed there, in addition ,to a goods engine. The residental railway staff has cor respondingly been increased by a driver, fireman, and guard. Pro vision has been made to obtain a large water supply and to meet the demands a pump and engine have been installed, the water being obtained from a well at a depth of 100 feet. A large storage water vat capable of holding 12,000 gallons has been erected adjoining the railway line. EAST TAMAKI. A farewell social will be held in the East Tamaki Hall on Saturday next in hunour of Mr 8. Fulton, jnr., who is home on final loave.

TUAKAU (See also page 2.) Only some thirty persons were in attendance at the annual meeting of ratepayers of the Tuakau Town District held last evening, Mr Dynes Fulton (chairman of the Town Board) presiding. A vote of thanks to the Board was adopted and general; satisfaction was expressed with the work accomplished during the year. Pte. W. F. DeGoffe, who left with the 16th Eeinforcement Draft, returned to Tuakau on Sunday morning. Soon after his arrival in England he contracted bronchial pneumonia, which was followed by pleurisy, and he was invalided back to the Dominion. The necessity of enlarging the present school building is to receive consideration to-night when a conference will be held between the School Committee and representatives of the " town " district. A petition has been largely signed advocating the necessity of increased school accommodation and setting forth that no less than 46 children are not at present attending school owing to lack of room. As the outcome of the petition the School Committee have arranged to meet representatives of the petitioners. BUCKLAND. The addition to the Postal Department at Messrs A. P. Horbe and Son's establishment is a decided step in the progress of the district. The design is modern and tends to add light to the premises ; the glass front is after the style of large towns, where a ledge is provided for the public's use. The new public telephone room is quite up-to-date. The whole structure is costly and elaborate and reflects great credit on the Postmaster's determination to keep abreast of the times. ONEWHERO. Whilst driving from Tuakau to her home at Onewhero last week Mrs C. Walters had the misfortune to be thrown out of her gig as the result of the axle breaking and one Wheel becoming detached. She received painful facial injuries. She was accompanied by her eon and daughter and it was due to the former's presence of mind that more serious consequences were averted as in addition to saving his sister from falling he held on to the reins and stopped the further progress of the horse. ♦ MANUREWA BREACH OF PROMISE In the Auckland Supreme Court yesterday Miss lima Eileen Pegler, of Manurewa, was the plaintiff in a ! breach of promise action against Mr I George Thomas Coxhead, farmer, of Kamo, the sum of £5Ol as damages being claimed. The jury found a verdict for the plaintiff with £2OO damages, costs being allowed on the lower scale. PAKURANGA.

Messrs B, J. Massey and F. T. Roberts have been elected without opposition to fill the two vacancies on the Pakuranga Road Board.