OTAHUHU

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 294, 20 July 1917, Page 2

OTAHUHU

[The Otahuhu 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. | The fortnightly meeting of the Otahuhu Band of Hope was held on Monday evening last when there was a packed house, Mr F. li. Arnold occupying the chair. Members of the Juvenile Forresters' Lodge supplied the programme and the numerous items were very much appreciated. Illustrated songs by Mr Franks were well received. During the evening a series of lantern views of New Zealand's health and pleasure resorts were shown by Mr Poison, of Auckland. A humorous dialogue entitled " Choosing a Servant," given by the Juveuile Court created much amusement. Solos were rendered by Misses Levy and Sheffield, Master Piper, Messrs Anderson and Franks, a duet by the Misses Wood and Williams, and recitations by Pearl Ornstein, Gertie Mann and A. Crow. It has been decided to devote half the proceeds of the Band of Hope concerts to patriotic purposes. Arrangements are well in hand for the forthcoming Sale of Work in connection with the Otahuhu Baptist Church, The object is to raise £7O to liquidate certain obligations as by reason of members departing for the front and families leaving the district the funds of the Church have suffered considerably. Canvassers are busy getting in contributions and so far the responses have exceeded expectations. At the practice of the Otahuhu Band on Monday evening last the question of disbanding for the time being was discussed. As previously stated the membership of the Band has been reduced considerably owing to enlistments and the ballot and the expense of paying the Bandmaster's salary and other unavoidable expenditure would, it was thought, be too costly for the small number of, members remaining. On hearing* the position of affairs the Bandmaster (Mr P. C. Calkin) generously offered to continue in his office of bandmaster without payment of salary until September when the subsidy from the Borough Council would be due. When it is taken into consideration that Mr Calkin has refused offers from other bands and remains with the Otahuhu Band without salary he is to be complimented on his generous action. Quite a commotion was caused in Otahuhu on Tuesday last *hen a horse attached to a gig, owned by Mr Arnold, bolted from Mr Arnold's residence in Panmure Roal. Coming up the main street the horse turned the corner at the Criterion hotel but a wheel of the vehicle came into contact with the lamp post and the animal became free of its load. It then made its way into the hotel yard where it startled a horse, owned by Mr Farmworth, which broke its halter and bolting from the yard its vehicle was capsized on turning a corner, both shafts being broken. Cr H. V. Stringer, who recently underwent an operation at the Auckland Hospital, is still in a somewhat serious condition.

The newly appointed Town Clerk (Mr Denniston, of Taihape) is expected to take up his duties in succession to Mr C J. Kent-Johnston on the 24th August next. In accordance with the Military Service Act regulations the Otahuhu Police, undar Sergeant Harvey raided the local hotels and billiard saloons on Monday evening last. Practically all who were "interviewed" had certificates of enrolment in their possession or their discharges or were able to give satisfactory assurances that they had forwarded applications for enrolment. One doubtful case had to be reported to headquarters There was a very large gatherirg at the Salvation Army entertainment held in the Barracks on Wednesday evening last. The Onehunga Brats Band j >urneyed over by motor and greatly helped to enliven proceedings. Ensign Arnold, l..te officer in charge of the local corps and now of Onehunga, occupied the chair and was in his element. Several selections were played during the evening by the Band and items were very much appreciated Ensign Arnold received a very hearty welcome, he having made himself very popular duing his appointment at Otahuhu. Previous to the return of the visitors for Onehunga, Ad j>r ant and Mrs Simpson entertained the company to supper at their home. A SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL Last Wednesday evening the first annual re-union of the newly formed Social Club of the Westfield Fre.-z ing Company was held. The hall was beautifully decorated with treeferns and bunting.

Mr Wells, the chairman of the Club, introduced to those present the general manager of the Company (Mrßowlanis) who was the club's patron. Continuing, Mr Wells stated that the occasion was the first annual social and with the help of those preseat it was intended to mike the cpining of the first of its kind ever established in connection with a fr e/ing works ii the Dominion and probably in Australasia, a pronounced sue ess.. It was the aim of the Executive to so conduct the club that at any t me a member who wished to introduce his women folk into their midst wou'd not be ashamed to do so. It was further the object of the club to form classes for reading, debating and ambulance work and to establish a library and also any form of sport for which a sufficient number of members expressed a wish. The following compose the Executive of the club, viz : Patron, Mr A. Rowlands; President, Mr A. Hodge; vice-Presidents, Messrs L. Nelson, F. Tolerton, H. A Coyle, 0. Mason; Hon Treasurer, Mr F. Stobbs; Hon Sec, Mr F. Willsted ; Committee, Messrs W. E. Wells (chairman), H. A. Coyle, W. F. Seed, G. Scobie, 0. Mason, S. Harris, G. Simots,

Mr Rowl-tnds stated that he was glad to see such a large gathering as it would make the Executive realise that their efforts in the for-. mation of the club were appreciated.

tie considered that the Committee had done wisely in throwing open the club to the ladies as it was very necessary to secure a place where they could meet their fellows (Laughter). Athough they were here that evening to enjoy themselves their thoughts did not always run on such pleasant lines in such a strenuous time, but "the boys at the frbnt ftere going, to thrash the Germans and Austrians and would show them that they would not be ruled by force. Priring the evening Miss Price delighted those present by. singing " Mother McCree " and " None as Sweet," and Miss Eileen Madigan was greeted with rounds of applause with her rendering of " The Lad in Khaki " and " Coming Home.'' Mr 0. Mason recited Mark Twain's "Amauteur Musicians," which he stated was casting no reflection dn Edwards' Orchestra which provided excellent dance music. Dancing was indulged in till the early hours of the morning. Much credit is due to the officers of the club for the excellent arrangements which were carried out so successfully.