PAPAKURA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 334, 30 November 1917, Page 3

PAPAKURA.

At the Methodist Sunday school hall on Wednesday afternoon last a large company assembled, when a bazaar and sale of work were formally opened by Mr E. D. McLennan, the object being to raise funds on behalf of the church The stalls presented an attractive appearance and were in charge of the following : Plain sewing, Mesdames W. Kichardson, Bovaird and Ellis; fancy, Mesdames T. F. Jones, J Seaton, and Miss Shoreland; produce, Mesdames Linstrom, Blair and S. Evans; cake, Mesdames Morgan and Mo on ; lolly,' Mrs Wheatcroft and the Misses Butler, White and Linstrotn. Tea was provided, those in charge of the arrangements being Mesdames White, Woodhouse and Allen. During the evening guessing and other attractions were provided whilst the miniature rifle range (in charge of Messrs Linstrom and S Evans) secured a large nnmber of patrons. Altogether the function was a success, about £6O being received as the result of the effort. The Pastor, the Rev Jones, on behalf "of the church, desires to express his thanks to the many willing helpers who contributed to the success of the undertaking.

On Saturday last the manager and representatives of the N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., met the Chairman (Mr R. M. Gillespie) of the Papakura Town Board on the site of the Company's new saleyards and the result of their interview was that the contractor (Mr Austin) has commenced the construction of the saleyards, which will be situated at the end of Wellington street. The work is likely to occupy i-ix months and will cost approximately £3OOO. When it is remembered that the agitation for the removal of the present saleyards began in 1912 the Town Board now in office are to be congratulated that their persistent endeavours to improve the township by transferring the yards from the main street to a less populous area have at last been rewarded.