BUCKLAND.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 282, 8 June 1917, Page 3

BUCKLAND.

A meeting of the Buckland Branch of the Farmers' Union was held in Hall on Saturday last members being present in large numbers. The secretary reported that he had collected the sum of £l3 15s from members of the Union and had forwarded the same to the Y.M.C.A. War Fund. Twe new members were elected, viz., Messrs E. Civil and G. Pulman. Mr A. Gummer, who was the Branch delegate to the Farmers' Conference in Auckland, gave a full and very interesting review of the proceedings at the Conference.

OTAHUHU [The Otahuiu Agent for " The Times" is Mr Bathe, from whom copies of the paper may be ordered. Mr Bathe is also authorised to receive advts. and printing orders on our behalf. | FOOTBALL MATCH Otahuhu met Newton at Victoria Park on Baturday last. Otahuhu again suffered defeat Newton winning by 28 points to 5. Otahuhu's luck of combination was again very much in evidence, more especially amongst the backs. The forwards worked hard and put in some very creditable work, but the backs did not seem to have any understanding with one another. Time after time Kirk, the local half, opened up play but did not get much support. Taken individually tha locac backs put in some fine solo efforts but there was not much idea of combination. Kirk, the local half, was probably the best back on the grouud. Cloke, threequarter, put in several dashing runs, but through faulty handling by his supports several good chances, were lost. Otahuhu scored first, 0. Martin potting a goal. Otahuhu again attacked strongly and after a free against lies, Martin had another pot at goal which missed. The Newten forwards now took a hand in matters and from a loose scrum Newton scored, Potier converting. A few minutes later Newton again rushed play to Otahuhu's line where lies got oyer, Potier again converting, the half time score being Newton 10, Otahuhu 2. After the interval Newton rushed off at a great pace and Williams scored two tries in quick succession, Potier converting one. Bhortly after another score was registered* for Newton, Castles kicking a goal. From a ecrum Castles next secured for Newton and scored an easy try between the post*, the try being converted. Farrant soon after scrambled over and the final scores were Newton 28, Otahuhu 5. A SUDDEN DEATH. THE LATE MR T. C. FITZ SIMMONS It is with much regret that we chronicle the death of one of Otahuhu's most respected citizens in the person of Mr T. C Fitzsimmons, who passed away suddenly at his residence in Church Street, on Tuesday morning at 10 30 o'clock. Deceased went to business as usual at 7 o'clock but at about 10 am. complaining of pains in his chest he returned home and expired a few minutes after his arrival there.

An inquest on the body was held on Wednesday by Mr A. R. Harris. District Coroner. Dr Rowley, who conducted a post-mortem, deposed that death was due to heart failure, caused by acute pneumonia. A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was returned. The late Mr Fitz-iimmons was connected with nuny local institutions. He was a member of Court Sir George Grey A.O.F. Wellington and was a prominent officer of Court Star of the South A.O F. Otahuhu. For many years he had held the position of secretary of the Otahuhu Municipal Brass Band, being also a prominent worker on the Patriots Committee. Being of a veiy cheerful disposition he was always ready to give a helping hand to any local movemem or deserving cause. The deceased leaves a widow and one child to mourn their loss.

The funeral took place yesterday at the Holy Trinity Cemetery and was very largely attended. The cortege, which was headed by the Otahuhu Municipal Rand, left the deceased's late residence at 2 '6O p.m, the Band playing the "Dead March in Saul." Next in order came members of the Juvenile Lodge, Pride of Otahuhu, AO.F., and of the Lodge Star of the South, A.O.F, representatives of the Otahuhu Patriotic Committee, Otahuhu Fire Brigade, members of M.U. I 0.0. F., Borough Councillors, and Otahuhu Cadets. Then followed the hearse, on either side of which three of the late Bandsman's pupils marched, each carrying a floral wreath. On the coffin was deceased's band uniform and many floral emblems The hearse was followed by the mourners and members of the general public. The Rev H. Mason conducted the burial service. The pall bearers were six tn number, two each from the Band, Foresters, and Patriotic Committee.

At the conclusion of the religious service Bro J. R. Salt, District Senior Woodward, A.0.F., performed the last rites of the Order, the Band playing "Nearer My God to Thee." Subsequently numbers of the Order dropped sprigs of evergreen on the coffin.

Bro Darlow, Subsidiary High Court of N Z , represented the A.O.F. and Bros Salt and Moss the Auckland District.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr J. Mclvor, of Gtahuhu.

At the meeting of the Borough Council on Wednesday, on the proposition of Cr Field, seconded by Cr Clements, it was resolved to forward a letter of condolence to the widow of the late Mr T. 0. Fitzsimmons.

WATER SUPPLY CHARGES. A special meeting of the Otahuhu Borough Council was held on Wednesday evening last for the purposo of further considering tho matter of the scale of charges for wator supply to consumers The members present were the Mayor (Mr A McDonald), Crs Brady, Hall, Mofllt, Todd, Wildman, Clemonts, Stringer and Field The Mayor remarked that the water rating was a most important problem, and had been agitaMng the minds of tho ratepayers for some considerable time. It was bis wish that they should at the mooting come ' to a decision that would tie n< just to the Council as to the consumers. At this stage Cr Hall moved and Cr Moffit seconded that the Council should go into committee so as >■, allow free discussion on tho mutter. This wa- agreed to. ! The three main items <li«-u-s.<l were (I; Tho rate to householders, i (2) charges to outside consumers and (3) the rate to non-consumers in the Borough. There was a general feeling amongst Councillors thnt the charge to outside consumers should be raised. It was resolved to refer

the decisions arrived at to the Council's solicitor for him to put the same in legal form before particulars are made public.

Official advice has been received that Private J. Henderson, son of Mrs J. Henderson, of Hutton Street, Otahuhu, and brother of Mrs W. J. Dilworth, of Papatoetoe, has been dangerously wounded in France on May 23rd. Private Henderson had been in the firing line since the commencement of the Somme engagement, he having gone right through the Somme battle uninjured.