LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 305, 28 August 1917, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

MANUREWA

Most encouraging support is being extended to the Pukekohe Fire Brigade for the dance to be held in the Premier Tlall next Thursday evening as a wind-up to their series of winter socials ant l a large attendance is assure 1 Piixes are to be awarded for the most original and fancy dress costumes. Mr H. J. Stone, water boring engineer, of Pukekohe, has been successful in stiiking a great supply of water on Mr C ameron's Estate at Onewhero at 1">0 feet. The te-1 prove! 7">o gallons per hour, the supply giving satisfaction. The stream was located by the Rev n. Mason, of Otahuhu. The annual Spring Flower Show, und»r the auspices of St. James' Presbyterian Church, is to be held in the Premier Hall, Pukekohe, on Thursdav and Friday of next week when, in addition to floral a tractions, the usual stall will do business anil attractive stage entertainments will bo nilimitted Anticipations are that tin l gathering will exceed tlie su. ■ "ss of flint of previous years Fntries for the sliow t-lose on Monday next with the [lon Sees., Mrs J ]\l I'i'ixter and Miss K. \V Rodgers

I'll,. Waiknto Wint'T Show Ahsocia'iun is tli<» first Agricultural Six ii'tv to tako up w;11 ("rlificutos in New /••uliirul. At a rpcent inopting el tlic Kxeriitivo < I «uiiiiiitt<*e tltp Sifoi'tiwy, Mr W. 11. I'iiul, surest od tli 11 tin l iation >hould Mihsrrih,' £•200 :n wui" c<'itll i<niti'- nf small do I noaiir.a'i hi, ♦'» I' l giv< n as jirizPH at tlin l'i|s rdiow. Tiio niiggostion was t ■ ken n,i inim"diatoly hy tin 1 I "oiiimitt' i-, anil "ii mimou-dy c lire 1 Mi Paul is of tin* ..|>ini<>?i that lib Ass,, i 11iiiTi miv Mil, • riho l')i' ni'iM 1 ~! til iliiir.it". !'I a similar [if p< as hi' Association ilit, li'ls run ilii. t i: l'.Hs Show i'ii i truly pafr.o'V : a i , an I In 1 f"ols that his t <>mini■:' ■ .> il I"' p"ii','i ,: !\ pi-tili>"! in . i;:! a i,: r : w.ti , '•:' i♦ i■ i!' -in liuti ut ca ii ~i '/■ - Mi L'au! n!»o jh-int-i ail tli a ;!, A -■ ;it a v- 'I 11,11 •. a. <• |i* w.-i- ,'t'itili' -it« ■ i'- donation* tow iv! i's :,ritual |ti ; 'i> list, in I •' I •!' '. "I' ' ' ll.lat I ■ It is t||,' 11:' "111 1 1 >ll i'f 'lie A-sot ialiou to ii'.n ,'i \ ,\ ,11 ihi" •[" >t at tli,' I'• IS Slimv 11, ,I,'in a 1 1 i!" tin l vaiioiH kinds -'I j ' lint ■■ in !„• produced •ii ih ' ; V in, ,', m l I , 11 lak<> this thi« |.-at!!'•«• at *!><♦ ti-x' lixtniv. Tlin l< a, 1 ix«■•! '•>/ tli" Wint.M Miow in J t h, l pin i'ii.i <•! war i "1 1 iti, at"s ' -11.. 11 '• 1 !," lull'iw , d !,y »x• tv i,'sid, nt | nf ih,' I ),iiiiiiiiiin.

A display uf ironing by electricity is to be given next Friday owning in Messrs Gallagher, Ilowe and Moore's window, Iving Street, pukekoho, by a representative of Turnbull and .Tones, Ltd., and ladies are invited to ■ all x.nd inspect the irons.

A valuable pedigree Jersoy cow arrived at Runciman station last week for Mrs R. Thomas. As a heifer this animal " Silver Djt took iitst prize for Lost dairy heifer, wheu shown by Mr T. R. Lancaster at Palmerston North.

Ptes. J. Bowden, Smith and Harper, who arc cu their final leave, are to be entertained next Friday evening at the Premier Hall, Pukekohe, at a smoker organised by the Pukekoho Qun Club in conjunction with the local Spurts Committee. Mr L. Morgan brought into the ' Times" office yesterday for inspection a sample of citrons growing in his garden at Pukekohe East, i'lie sample consisted of a bunch of live giant citron lemons, weighing just9lbs, the specimens each having a. diameter of close upon 1 * inches,

The picture programme to be shown at the Premier Hall to-morrow Wednesday) evening contains three liig star features in " Gloria's Romance," •' Reggie Mixes In " featuring Douglas and he eighth episode of " Stingaree," ;tlso the latest Pathe Gazette. This programme should attract a big attendance. A lady correspondent writes complaining of the danger caused to pedestrians in the borough of Pukekohe by the careless manner in ■jvliifb cattle are allowed to be driven ilong the roads. No attempt, she says, is made to keep the animals off ho footpaths and even the drivers ride along the footpaths without restraint. As a • onseijiience the paths, as instanced in Harris street, beooine almost impassable through mud. The late Mr Alfred Kidd, ox M.P. for Auckland City, WIIO3O death occurred in Auckland last Friday, was well-known in tho Pukekoho district At one time lie was the owner of ir.OO acres on the Aka Aka swamp but gradually disposed of the property. His eldest son, Mr A. J. Kidd, is still farming at Aka Aka and another son, Mr Charles Kidd, recently removed from Puni to Matamata.

A reminder is given of tho concert to 1)0 held to-night (Tuesday; in tho Premier Hall, I'ukokohe, under the joint auspices of the local Patriotic Committee and the Franklin Hockey Association. An excellent musical programme will he submitted and an address oil Red Cross work will be •riven by Mr C. F Bickford, Hon. Financial Oiganiser of tho Red Cross. During the proceedings the liockey trophies w.m duriug the season just closed will be presented !-y tho Di.'iuty May 01 (Cr A 13. LijiU'i

A most enjoyable social promoted by the Pukokoao Soldiers' Farewell Committee, in conjunction with the Pukekohe Bowling Club, wa? held in the Oddfellows' Hall last evening in honour of Ptes. Gribblo, Bowden, Smith and Eavper, who arc on their final leave. The deputy-Mayor (CY A. B. Barter) presided and a largo company was present. Songs, card games and dancing formed the proceedings On behalf of the Farewell Committee Cr Barter presented each of the " boys " with a safety razor whilst Mr Frank Perkins in the name of the Bowling Club presented Pto Gribble wit'i a pocket book. A public meeting convened in support of the National Efficiency Board's recommendation for the earlier closing of hotels during the currency of the war was held in the Premier Hall, Pukekohe, las f evening but the attendance only numbered between .'SO and !<• The Mayor (Mr H 0. K. Afasou' presided and after addresses had been delivered by Mr Creamer and the Rev. P. S. Smallfield a resolution urging the Government to give .effect to tlio Efficiency Board's suggestion was moved by Mr K Allan, seconded by Mr Frank Perkins, and adopted.

A farewell social in honour of their son-in-law, Pto. " Monty" Brown, prior to his recent return to camp was given by Mr and Mrs J. J. iiart at their residence at Pukekohe, Pte F. L. Woiildes also being entertained. Songs and card games provided great enjoyment and a sumptuous supper was also partaken of. On behalf of the company present, Mr Frank Perkins, in his usual happy vein, asked Pte. Brown s acceptance of a wiistlet wat< h and mirror and to Pto Woulde* he liaille' n . picket WilIM and a leather lined pouch 15 >th recipients suit 1 ly returned thanks.

A cast* of iut"rpst to local 1 >,> ? i■>s and gem-rally w is d,vid •> 1 in the Wellington Sunr"ii\,- <'oar f rpr. p'!- in wliudi fho l\a!m"iN'on North IJnrongh Council wein sued f,ii dvpgps ui-ing oir <>l a 111 o'or far lU'cuienl. The lac s wcn> tint a in t"r • r was drivoti through a u if", whi.ii ii id K>on It-ft upon, i.i d >\vr a at< "p em'mikmont, the driv, r li»ng killed, whil" tli" nth r o ■< npmts •►! tlin car wore more it l-ss i > jur, d The giito li"inp opon and ti'digh'ivi it was claimed <ha<- thr> corpo.-a'ion was liah'o tor ilaiiiig'S, Judgment w, - -i\ "ii I' i- thi tW,aidant c u-p » ati .a, tin 1 ('< airt holding that th Ist ittilf.s did ii"! i npo "a d• l'v n:h j ,I.'.I'll.1.ill! t'» I'Mv.t a pioV.tu" i.e. ■ ! ri• ■r or a -p 't to wam p t s n iof tli" d itig"i" ih uii id b.-ea 1 ii f •' j 1,,- the "| • ■ :i■ <*i of n ituro i" catm-.; j away «li» s i.. Ii ma . ho m"a' ov i | t!, : 11 i I'Vatil' 11n '' n v ' ■ '!' i' i ' i ••, .'lit v ii id I" d".ii wit i s,. v ,.r i: J '•! iim •! "il .-"in 'W hat si'ii:« u j grounds t" ill ' ind a. lai.; I on ill,. ,idvi' •• "I' i 1 ■> S.'li, i or Mi A 1 11 nun r i'io ('ihuii'i 1 i,'pu 11at,"i I lia'iilitv, 1 1 1,, i.-ioa ivli'i a ;' upheld l, v th" p- -1• 11i" a- "i Widling- |. ■ I•..1/ W . ' ' r

M ANDREW A TOWN BO AH I) MONTHLY MEETING At th" monthly meeting of the Manurewa Town Board, held last ovetii':i r , there were present Messrs T. J. Corin (chairman), 0. and C. Coxhoad, F. Woods, E. Pegler, C. H. Lupton, H. V Burton, with the Clerk ' Mr T. W. Bell . mvf.k's ko.w> The Clerk to the Papakura Road Board, in a letter to the Board, intimated that Mr L>. A. Reid, one of their members, had been deputed to con), r with the Chairman Mr Coriii relative to Myer's road and that Ik' had power to act. The Chairman reported that as a result of his interview with Mr Reid it had been arranged that the Papakura Road Board should form the approaches and metal those portions I not already metalled. MASSEV l(0.\I> TO K.WI.W.VV .STATION.

Mr F. E. White, on behalf of the owners of the Station Estate, wrote that the road leading from Massey road to the Railway Station was ready for inspection. He proposed to submit the deed of dedication to the next meeting of the Board ior signature and sealing. The Works Committee reported that the road had been inspected and was satisfactory except that the steam roller had not rolled it twice according to conditions. The Committee's report was adopted and it was resolved that the deed of dedication should be signed on condition that Mr White undertook to have the rolling done. Mr Pegler protested that the whole Board had not been asked to inspect the road and as it was an important matter ho objected to his powers l>eing delegated to any Works Committee.

Mr Lupton concurred with the last speaker and stated that three members were not a majority of the Board. On the recommendation of the Works Committee it was decided to keep Massey road closed for a month as such would improve it after the recent had weather. KATIXIi or THE < 1111-DREx's JIOMF,

The Valuer-General (Wellington) in a letter to the Board stated that representations hail been made to the Department that the Children's Home, although marked exempt on the valuation roll supplied to the Hoard, was being rated. He said that ho did not wish to deprive the Hoard of the right of action if it considered the Home to be rateable proper. y but pointed out that as far as the facts were known to him the Flomo was maintained without the aid of any Government subsidy or anv compulsory payment. The revenues received wpro by v<il intary offerings. It thus appeared that there was a claim for exunder Clause J of the exemption clauses of the Rating Act so far as an area of four acres was concerned hut the balance was undoubtedly rateable. He requested that before making any amendment in the roll entry so as to show separate values for tne rateable and nonstable portions any reason the Hoard had for regarding the whole property as rateable should be conveyed to hiui. After some informal discussion the clerk was instructed to forward all correspondence on the matter to the Valuer General.

war loan A circular letter was received from the Minister of Finance urging that every support should be given to the war loau now boing raised. The Board decided to leave the matter to the loyalty of the people, "at the same time supporting the proposal. lIH.I. HO A I). Mr J. W. Bamburv, builder, Epsom, drew attention t» 'he bad state of Hill Road. He said that he was erecting a house for Mr Coxhead 011 the r »a i, which was in such a condition that the contractor refund to cart any material for the house unless the road was put in a better state. Tiie road, he mentioned, was full of deep ruts and was dangerou* for any soit of traffic. The chai '•man reported that some of the defects complained of had already Keen dealt with Mr again drew attention to the fact that no regula'ions were in fore* with regard to heavy traffic on such jo ids and lie contended that tJir• • should be some restrictions. — No action was, h >WIV »r, taken. VKY.Mot'TH ROAD.

Mr lVgh-r reported tint in company with the ehtirmau lie hid interviewi' 1 the District of the Riilwav Department relative to Weymouth Road and the Engineer" c »n~idT>d ?IkU the road belonged t > the It i.nd and should be rep :ir>'d by the B nird Mr went on io say that th ch lirman and lie pointed out that the approach nn the \\ • , vui"iith si(L ; t| the new bridge had nit Inen completed and the K"irinoor promised that it would be tilled in and .shifted l>v the Department From the remarks of the Engineer h*' v Mr uri'l -rstool that the Department had > <me intentions of erecting a bii-lge m the Weymouth Road at some fii''ire date, lr was, however, possdde that ;f the 15 iard abuid ined .• s I 1., i■! f.« :1 blid "■> the I >.-»!» «rt-

inciif mui*' inclmo i J,'' 1 "' 1 f he Board t};•> ol i i »y track for a stock r-»i 1 mil ;i'vi II > ravo !i"t: , >l: f his i11111 f'<•' 1 »o IUOVO tho Mictint;' " "H f m lition that the mvttors ,11 jo ninLr tin "I<l railway track. M.'ssin \s fl'>n .V To >«l, each rontiibu od IH 1 " an I Mr <' II IjUjt'cii I'-u-ii-'i-ii to on tho road, tho Board should make ajiplii •ition to th" Railway Department for tho I'M railway track and reservo from 'ho Noi'li Koad to Station I\o id to ho given to the Board, tho c insidoratioii being that tlm Hoard would absolve the Department from any liability to build a bridge."

It was resolved on the motion of th • chairman that the road leadiug to the Weymouth Road bridge should be formed and that the County Council should be asked to pay half the cost of the formation. RATES. The Clerk (Mr BelP reported that all rates for the year ending March 31st last had been paid. Mr Pegler thought that the clerk should be congratulated on this and other members concurred. six o'clock f i.osixo. Mr Pegler moved that in the interests of National Economy the Board approved of the six o'clock closing of hotels and that a copy of such resolution should be forwarded to their member. The chairman said he was against the resolution as he did not think that such closing would do much good. He would be more in favour of closing altogether. Mr Burton strongly supported the motion as in his opinion such closing would contribute to efficiency. Mr Wood objected to being dictated to as to what he should drink. Mr Burton replied that everyone was now being dictated to on various matters.

Mr Lupton, as a strong supporter of the six o'clock closing movement, stated that by bringing pressure in that direction there was the greater possibility of obtaining a reduction in the hours. The motion was carried, the Chairman and Mr Wood being the only dissentients. crown's road Mr G. Coxhead drew attention to the bad state of this road and it was decided that the whole Board should inspect the road to-morrow (Wednesday). THE WAR A circular letter was read from the Bokitika Borough Council advocating a day of national prayer in connection with the war. Mr Lupton agreed with the sentiments expressed in the letter and the Board resolved to support the suggestion. ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to £55 3s 3d were passed for payment.