LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 277, 22 May 1917, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Particulars will be found in our advertising columns of the entry for Messrs Alfred Buckland and Sons' usual monthly stock sale to be held at Pukekohe uex*; Monday.

The Town Clerk of Pukekohe acknowledges the receipt of the following donations : Belgian Fund : C. Shipherd (30th contribution) £5. Y.M.C.A. Appeal : William Russell, £1 ; J. B. Brown senr., and J. flalliday 10s each.

The first of a series of social even ings under the auspices of Bt. Andrew's Church took place in the Oddfellows' Hall, Pukekohe, last evening, when there was a crowded attendance. A euchre tournament took place and resulted in Miss I. Adams and Mr L H. Thompson winning the first prizes, Mrs N. Massey and Mr "Monty" Bilkoy being second. Miss Toriohue was the winner of the guessing competition. Musical items were fjiveduring the ovening and a dainty supper was provided by lady memn bers of the church. '

A reminder is given of the concert organised by Miss L. Townson in support of the Pukekohe Branch of the Women's Patriotic League to be held this (Tuesday) evening in the Premier Hall, Pukekohe, when a particularly strong programme will be submitted.

As the result of the recent continuous rains farming operations in the Pukekohe district are at a standstill. The first crops of early potatoes will accordingly be much later than usual in coming forward next season as not only is planting impossible for the present but the seed, when sown, will be retarded in growth by th 6 cold condition of the soil. The members of the Pukekohe Bowling Club were entertained last evening by their President (Mr F. Perkins) at a social held in the Premier Hall. Card games and musical items interspersed with various speeches served to provide thoroughly enjoyable recreation and Mr Perkins' generosity in acting as host for the occasion was made the subject of many complimentary remarks.

Patterns of all the designs of fashions, etc, appearing in our supplement, week by week, can be obtained by setding stamps, value 7d, for every pattern required (coat, skirt, blouse, one-piece gown, etc) to Miss Ida Meller, Care of the Editor. The envelopes should be marked "Patterns."

For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6,2/6