LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 342, 4 January 1918, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Particulars as to fees payable for dogs in Manuka a County and of the appointment of dog registrars are advertised in this issue.

Second-Lieut Joseph McGovern, son of Mrs McGovern, of Pukekohe, returned to New Zealand yesterday to report on being promoted to a commission.

Among the returned soldiers who arrived in Auckland yesterday were Pte. William Batty, son of Mr J. Batty, of Karaka, and Pte. A. L. Haydon, ofOtahuhu.

Messrs Alfred Buckland and Sons Ltd., are to hold a clearing sale on Saturday, the 12th inst., on behalf of Mr Alexander Milroy on his farm at Buckland. For particulars see advt. in this issue.

The New Zealand Farmers' Co-op. Bacon and Meat Packing Company, Ltd., will be buying pigs next week as follows : At Onewhero on Monday, at Tuakau on Tuesday, at Pokeno on Wednesday, and atTe Kauwhata on Thursday.

■' Nothing doing " was the report of the Pukekohe police iA regard to the New Year holidays. As a similar state of things has existed from prior to Christmas the conduct of the public of the district must be regarded as highly satisfactory.

A meeting of ratepayers, called by the Pukekohe Borough Ratepayers' Association, is to be held in the Borough Council Chambers next Tuesday evening to protest against the charge levied by the Borough Council on owners in respect of half cost of kerbing and channeling work.

A Napier widower was deeply grieved when his wife passed away, and he had sculptured on her tombstone : My light has gone out." Then he married again and he went to Bishop Potter and suggested that his r-emarriage might seem to be at variance with the inscription. " Don't you think I had better have it taken off the stone ?" he asked. " No," answered the bishop. "I'd just put under it: ' I have struck another match.'" ;

A troop of eight members of • the Pukekohe Boy Scouts under ActingScoutmaster Fred Golding are encamped near the small roadside Falls at Hunua. The lads arrived there on Saturday last and pitching camp soon settled down to their holiday under canvass. During their stay they have made themselves proficient in drill and scout work, while the cooking of their own meals is looked upon as a holiday in itself. The boys are to return to Pukekohe to-morrow (Saturday). Mr E. J. Fenn, who was drowned on Monday last whilst bathing in the Waikato river at Hora Hora, had only recently completed, the installation of the electric light scheme in i Pukekohe, which as advisory electa! engineer to the Pukekohe BorVij;h Council ne had designed. He was recognised as one of the most skilled electrical engineers in the Dominion his untimely death robs his pfsffiP*on of a most popular member. He was 46 yean of age. , The Pukekohe Senior Cadets 4* sembled in the Carnival Tea Boons on Thursday evening of last week give a send-off to three of their comrades who are on final leave, viz: Sgt. H. Short, Corpl. Brown and Pte Luke Wilson. Leut. Hatt presided and on behalf of the Cadets presented a safety razor to each of the trio. Songs and recitations were rendered by various Cadets, Cadet Costello excelling in a recitation, which was heartily applauded. The Cadets also presen'ed Leut. Petchell, who is removing to Auckland, with a safety razor as a small token of their appreciation of his services as their Commanding Officer for the past six years

The Premier Hall, Pukekohe, was w p}[ filled last evening on the occa>ion of a farewell concert held in honour of the Pukekohe " boys " now on final leave. The concert was preceded by a series pf pictures -creenwl by the kindness of Mr J. Ooady. Afterwards Mr C. K. Luvrie (the President of the Pukekohe Patri <tic Committee) occupied the chair, being supported ontheplatforpi by Messrs E. Allan (Buckland), F. Perkins and F. Brown and the guests <f the evening, namely: <ergt. H. Short, Corpl. J.Brown, P,ivitps E. Twidle, F. Graham, Lul<e Wilson, H Home, F Duncan, C. Kensington, J. Blake, J. Moyes and U. Arkle. A well arranged pmgr imine of vocal and instruruen'al music was presented as fallows: Song, "My Bonny Barque," Mr W. T. Jones ; selection by the o-chestra; song, "Keep the Home Burning," Mrs I. Motion ; song, "The Deathless Army," Mr Arthur Young; song, 41 My Dear Soul," Miss Clarke; quartet, Messrs J. Roulston, A. Young, G. Blake aid W. T Jonea- Miss Penman acted as pianist during tne evening. Tne orchestral selections rendered hv Mrs Armstrong, Miss Hewlett, Masters Nelson Mee and Gordon Fitness (violins), Mr J. .Hindman (cornet), Mr Frank Duncan (kettlediurn), Mr H. Thornton (flute) and Miss Penman (piano) were particularly appreciated and the formation of this musical combination will fill a void that has long I wen existent in Pukekohe. - YJr E. Allan- expressed' his pleasure at being present and felt pond that Pukekohe was that night farewelling such a fine body of men who he felt sure would uphold the good name of the Empire. He trusted that thjy would acquit them selves as men and in wishing them God speed trusted they would have a speedy return. Mr F. Brown supported the sentiments exoressed by Mr Allan. Mr Frank Perkins also felt sure that the " boys " would uphold the traditions of the Empire. Speakir g as representing the citizens of Pukekohe he said they were proud that such a fine lot of yonng men were going to fight their battles. The chairman apologised for the absence of the Mayor and DeputyMayor and on behalf of the citizens of the town presented each oftha " bovs" with a safety razor. Sergt. Short and Private F Graham suitably replied on behalf of the recipients and the singing of the National Anthem and Auld Lang Syne brought the evening to a ctoie.

Attention is called to the advt. appearing in this issue relative to tne clearance sale to be held on Wednesday next by Messrs J. T. Stembridge and Co., on behalf of Mr T. B. Hurley, who is retiring from farming, on his farm at Pukekohe. The offering will include six cows in full milk, a Shorthorn bull, on* horse, a child's pony, and the various appurtenances of a farm and residence. Favoured with ideal summer weather a number of local bowlers enjoyed their favourite pastime on the Pukekohe Bowling Green on Wednesday last when a friendly game was played with five visiting teams from Auckland. At the close of the day Fnkekohe was declared the winners by two points, the scores being Pukekohe 151, Auckland 149. The green was in excellent condition and the visitors much appreciated the hospitality shown them by the local club ana expressed the pleasure they had experienced by their visit Owing to the late arrival in Auckland last Friday of the steamer from Gisborne the picture film " Intolerance " did not reach Pukekohe in the evening in time to be screened at the Premier Hall, where a large audience had gathered. Another programme was, however, shown and the option was given those present of either having their admission money returned or being handed tickets for Friday, the 18th inst., which is the date now booked for " Intolerance " to be staged. A large congregation assembled in St. James Church, Pukekohe, on Sunday evening last, to join in a service in memory of the late Privates Owen McLean and George Adams, who were recently killed in action. The Pukekohe Fire Brigade, of which the deceased soldiers were members, paraded in .full force. The Rev. S. Nixon conducted the service and mentioned the fact that out of the past and present membership the Firei Brigade had contributed no lew thftTi 24 men to the Army. Three of those had been killed in jaction and several otbers had been woimded, while one had gained the military medal. For his address Mr Nixon chose John VII, 24, and preached a very forceful sermon upon the spiritual resident of the conditions of war upon the lives of the soldier*. The preacher paid a fitting tribute to the deceased men who haa both been members of St. James'. Their names upon the 801 l of Honour now underlined in black make up a total of eleven " boys " from the Pukekohe charge who have made the supreme ' sacrifice. _ Appropriate hymns were sung, in whion the congregation heartily joined. During the offertory the choir sang "Lead Kindly Light" and at the close of the sermon : the male quartet rendered "Sleep on Beloved, Sleep." The whole service was characterised by a spirit of harmony, earnestness and solemnity which made it both uplifting and helpful. A service which will be long remembered was brought to a conclusion by the playing of the Dead March, the* congregation reverently standing