PAPAKURA

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 365, 5 April 1918, Page 2

PAPAKURA

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The Auckland Senior Cadets' representatives met the Papakura Cricket Club on Good Friday. Though a little rain fell in the morning the afternoon was splendid, but on account of the wet a few of tho Papakura hest players did not [nit in an appearance, they having to come from a distance, consequently ' the Cadets had an easy victory, ' winning by 90 runs. The Cadets ■scored 97 in their first innings and : declared their second innings closed when die score stood 90 for 7 : wickets. Papakura's totals were 68 ind 30. A somewhat serious accident betel Donald Blair, the ten year old son of Mr Walter Blair, farmer, of Papakura, on Wednesday of last week. Whilst assisting his father with his cows, the lid was knocked over by one of the animals and his leg was fractured. He was attended by Dr Brookfield who ordered his removal to the hospital wheri he is reported to be progressing satisfactorily. Poultry fanciers and others may be interested to know that Mr George Scott, of Settlement road, has some good specimens of Houdan breed of fowls. The Houdan is of French origin and is a remarkably good layer, while the intermixture of black and white feathers and larjje crest give them a distinctly smart appearance. Cable news has been received that Private Len Ryan, Bon of Mr Joe Ryan, of the Papakura Hotel, has been seriously wounded. Another of Mr Ryan's son is an inmate of a hospital in England. A most enjoyablo picnic was held on Easter Monday by the combined Sunday schools of Christ Church, Papakura, and of St John's, Drury. The scnolars, teachers and friends assembled at the Rev 0. Hewlett's bush early in the day and indulged in games of various kinds and races. After tea the vicar (Rev W. C. Wood) addressed a few words to the children, asking them to express their thanks to Mr and Mrs Hewlett for allowing the picnic to be neld in their grounds and for their assistance in making the outing so successful ; also to the teachers of the two schools who had carried out the arrangements admirably in every respect. Hearty cheers were then given for all who had contributed to the success of the picnic. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Papakura Town Board will be hold next Monday evening