EAST TAMAKI.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 277, 22 May 1917, Page 3

EAST TAMAKI.

A rather unique form of entertainment will take place in the Public Hall on Jtine 2nd, when the Ladies' Patriotic Committee will hold what is termed as " a hard-up " social in aid of Patriotic Funds All pairons are requested to attend in the oldest possible garments. Starched collars and silk ruffles are forbidden and anyone offending against these regulations will be court-martialled and fined. A FAREWELL SOCIAfe. Despite the inclemency of the weather a large number of friends gathered at the East Tamaki Hall on Saturday evening last to bid farewell to Mr S. Fulton, who is leaving shortly for the front. The different districts were well represented, friends being present fr.im Whitford, Papatoetoe, Otahuhu and East Tamaki. Mr Fulton has for many years been connected with local sports and his many friends showed their appreciation for the work he had done in their midst by giving him a hearty send-off. During the evening items w a re rendered by Miss Fraser, Miss Ormiston, Mr Jack Gordon and Mr F. Leonard x Previous to supper being partaken of, Mr James Ross, on behalf of the Eatt Tamaki residents, presented the guest of the evening with a handsome diary and gold-mounted fountain pen and, on behalf of the Ladies' Patriotic Committee, with a parcel of knitted woollen goods. Mr Ross stated that they ha<? gathered toge'her to bid adieu to one of their most respected residents, who had for many years taken a keen interest in the sports of the district. Ho wished hitr. every success and a safe return. Mr Fulton, in reply, thanked those present for their many good wish es. He did not expect, he said, such a good send-off. He was only doing what many of the East Tamaki boys had done before him in volunteering for their country's service. Ea it Tamaki had cause to be proud of tho boys who had gone. (Applause). He would always think of his friends at home and that evening would always be fresh in his memory. Cheers were then called for, concluding with " For He's a Jolly Good Fellow." Dancing was engaged in until 11.45 p m , music being supplied by Miss Bainbridge, Mr E. Blake and Mr Jas. White.