LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 299, 7 August 1917, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Messrs Alfred Buckland & Sons advertise in this issue particulars of special entries for their sale in the Tuikau Yards on Thursday next.

The NZ. Loan Coy are to hold a special dairy sale at Pukekohe next Monday and their ordinary monthly stock sale on Tuesday. Owing to the small ettendance at the Premier Hall, Pukekobe, last Friday evening the lecture announced to be given under the auspices of the Navy League did not eventuate. The general hope is expressed by residents that with the installation of the electric light in Pukekohe the modern form of illumination will make its appearance in the Post Office and that the old-time oil ighting of the building will be a hing of the past.

Ihe fourth annual Bulb and Spring Flower Show under the auspices of St Jamea' Presbyterian Church is to be held in the Premier Hall, Pukekohe, on Thursday and Friday, September 6th and 7th, and entries for the same will close on Monday, September 3rd, wrh the Hon Sees (Mrs J. M. Baxter and Vliss E. W. Rodgers) at Mr Lawrie's office. In connection wi'h the serial photoplay "Gloria's Romance" which commences at the Premier Hall, Pukekohe, on Wednesday, August 22nd, the management announce that with each weekly instalment a full programme of other pictures will also be shown and will include a star drama as is usual with every episode. The fine war story ''Somewhere in France" will accompany the opening episode.—(advt.)

The Pukekohe branch of the Women's Patriotic League has now in hand the collections for the Christmas Gift Fund for the troops at the Front and, as last year, the parcels to be forwarded will be valued at 5s each Some 6000 gifts are required for the Auckland Battalions and Units and the parcels to ensure delivery at the proper time must be dispatched this month

At the meeting of the Franklin County Council last Thursday attention was drawn by Cr Woods to an injustice which exists in connection with the duty payable on a soldier's estate when the estate is bequeathed to a brother or sister He pointed out that Succession Duty under the Death Duties Act, 1909, was five per cent. That was the same if the dec vised was a civilian. If on the other hand the estate were bequeathed to the soldier's father, mother, wife, child or grandchild the estate would be exempt from duty. In the case, he cited, of an estate of £737 10s where a brother succeeded, duty would amount to £44 6s 4d whereas if it were bequeathed to his father, the estate would be exempt from duty. Crs Henry and Willcox expressed themselves in favour of an amendment of the law which was a grave injustice to the " boys." Cr Motion also considered that every endeavour should be made to remove the wrong. It was resolved that a letter should be soot to the Prime Minister pointing out the unfairness complained of and asking that the same should be remedied. Cr Lyons suggested that all the Councillors should be supplied with a copy of the letter and that they should use every influence to bring about a -redress This was agreed to, the Council resolving to do all in their power to effect a reform There was an amusing incident in the Pukok'he Magi fra'e's Court <>n Thursday last when an elderly an 1 stalwart Mn ri stepped forward on his name b( ing culled as defendan* in a civil claim. Entering the wit-aess-box he gazed indifferently iround him and on the Magistrate asking him if he could speak Enplish the only answer was a 'bake of the head, indicating a reply in th l negative. The Magistrate's sid> sequent rtmurk " You evidently understand what I say" being blandly ignored by the Maori, hii vigor ous shake of the head ou being asked if ho owed the monny pro duced laughter. Aaodur unlive named Alher*, who to be

:n Court, at this stage offered t > interpret if ho w is paid fur so doing ind on the Magistrate's intimation that the defendant would have to pay tin fee being interpreted to hioi the defendant agrted to ho responsible for 10s 6d as a foe. The volunteer interpreter, however, evidently had not much fniih in his dark skinned colleague's promises for he immediately uiadd application for the Court to pay him direct and for the Court to recover the amuum from the defendant, ilis Worshij) I would not agree to that course but I never! the >iter l ret.r laujrbiagly pnn°flr*ed to fi'l tie l br»«fh and j to stand 'h n chance of :he d fendant ] aying him. Ihe case was then i p; ncedel wi!h. I

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. | SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

At a meeting of the School Committee, held on Thursday night, the members present were: Messrs J. Hunter (Chairman), D. Clarkson, E. Currie, Henry and Nodwell, with the Secretary (Mr G. W. Kemplay). Mr E. West was unavoidably absent owing to illness. It wa<j decided id write to the Premier, in his capacity as the Minister of Labour, urging the Department to make a roadway from Walmsley road to the Department's houses on the Favona Estate, as children cannot possibly get over the present Quagmire to attend school. A circular letter was received from the New Zealand Educational Institute, asking for support in their endeavours to obtain the early closing of hotel bars, in the interests of the youth (and also their education) of the Dominion.—After discussion the committee approved of the circular being supported, The headmaster reported the attendance at the school as 502 (a record; but the average was only 400 owing to the prevalence of whooping cough, severe colds and the inclemency of the weathei It was reported that negotiations were well in hand by the Education Board for the purchase of the land for thu proposed new school building.

BAPTIST SALE OF WORK There was an animated scene at the Sale of Work which was opened in the Masonic Hall on Friday afternoon last, the object being to augment the funds of the local Baptist Church. The Pastor (the Rev S. B. Maiden) briefly introduced the Mayoress (Mrs A. McDonald) to formally open the proceedings and in doing so referred to the fact that it was the first function that lady had attended in her official capacity. They all regarded it, therefore, as an honour to have Mrs McDonald present. The Mayoress, in a pleasant speech, thanked them all for the honour accorded her of being asked to be present. She incidentally mentioned that her father formerly owned the land on which the church was built. She congratulated them on their display and said they were fortunate in having such a bright day for the occasion. Continuing, the Mayoress expressed the hope that their object would be attained —namely, a good financial result. She trusted their undertaking would be a success and then formally declared the sale of work open (applause). The business of selling from the various stalls then commenced, those in charge being: —Children's goods, Mrs J. Wilson; fancy sewing, Mrs J. Morris ; fancy goods, Mrs Thwaites, Miss Albury, the Misses Robinson, and Kemplay; sundries, Mr J. Morris; confectionery, the Misses Mary and Gladys Poole; tea room, Mesdames T. Wallace and Mulling and Miss Henderson; produce stall, Miss W. Rowe.

On Friday evening a cariosity shop was added to the attractions and there was a crowded attendance Several la lies tried their skill in nail-driving whilst a hat trimming competition for men created great amusement. Each competitor wore his handiwork and on a show of hands by the ladies present the priz-a (a doll in a box) was awarded to Mr Edgar Ashcroft. afternoon's proceedings specially catered for children, a tree laden with toys being provided and each child attending being given a ticket, which was exchanged for a toy or bag of lo!lie3. The final session on Saturday evening again produced brisk sales and what little was finally left on hand, with the exception of bespoke articles, was desposed of by auction, the Mayor (Mr A. A. McDonald) acting as knight of the hammer. Just prior to the auction sale th > Rev S B. Maiden announced that the sih had been exceedingly successful Whilst the exict total was not then available he anticipa ed that the nett result would be be tween£6o and £7O. On bahalf of the committee he thanked all those whj ha I given of their time, tal- * n s and substance, remarking that support hid been affjrdel by all sejtions of the community. They h-id been honoured by haviog the Mayoress to open t'ie and ;h)y were agiin ho .oured by having wi h th<MU that evening both t'ie Mayor and Mayoress. They were that night to s e His Worship in a new role as he had kindly consented 11 offer for .s;ile some produce and sundries which were left ov- r.

Supper was then handed round and the auction sale took place. Those who contributed to the musical programme at one or other of the sessions were: Mrs Lumen (zonophme selections), Mi-S Lumen (pianoforte solo), Mr and Mrs Rosewarue and Mrs Mellor (trio) Miss Olberg', of Auckland (violin s do), Mr Rosewarne (c >rnet solo), Mrs Fraser and Miss Moffitt (pianoforte duet), Mr Rmse, Miss Moffi t, and Miss Lumen (smgs), and Mr and Mrs Roue (vocal duet) The ac companiments were played by Miss 0. Thwaites, Mrs Fraser and Miss Moffitt.

WAR ANNIVERSARY M BETING A public meeting was held in the Council Chambers on Satuiday afternoon last for the purpose of passing a resolution relative to the continuance of the war. His Worship the Mayor occupied the chair, before submitting the resolution, the Mayor remarked that at the en 1 of the third year of the war it was as w 11 to take stock of the progress which had besn made and to look forward with every hojeof

a victorious conclusion. The war was a most righteous one It was a war of ideals, Germany haying the idea that ■• Might is Bight" but the Allies were fully convinced that "Bight is Might." A resolution passed by their own small Borough might not aeem of much account but when the Prime Minister received telegrams from every part of the Dominion of the adoption of thd resolution he would see that New Zealand was at one with the whole Empire. His Worship then proposed the resolution, which was seconded by Cr Wildman, who referred W the marvellous progress made by the Allies considering that they were practically unprepared for war. Although it was hard to see the boys going to the Front he was sure that they went fully prepared to uphold the traditions of the Empire. Cr H J. Hall also spoke and oh the resolution being put to the meeting it was carried by acclamation. The proceedings concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. A general meeting of the Otahuhu Branch of the Auckland Women's Patriotic League will be held in the Parish Hall next Saturday afternoon to receive report and balance sheet and to elect officers for the coming year.