PAPAKURA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 393, 19 July 1918, Page 4

PAPAKURA.

TOWN BOARD ELECTION (To the Editor) Sir,—The Papakura Town Board .lection is now only about eight weeks' distant, and it is therefora time for the ratepayers to consider th< question ot suitable candidates ifiiv I, Sir make a suggestion a-; to the elections? I think in the interests of tin*- community of Papakura that any new candidate should hold in a public place a meeting to be well advertised in order to acquaint the ratepayer* with his views on local politics, such meeting to be held at least (i w.vk before election day 1 in-ik-v the ratepayers of Papakura will agree with «ne when I state thai any candidate who has not the courage f" place his views before the \-..ter. a , in whose interests be professes t>. stand, has nn claim to the confidence ot the settlers

A'j.iiii. Sir, the township has progressed considerably durinu frha last two years, and in all probability business of a financial nature, such as loans, will fkure largely in ihe next iwo year.-. If such is the ease, let. all voter* Ue careful that their choice falls on those who have sonic property at stake in the district, as such members will naturally be more careful in votinii mi financial matters than anyone, however capable, who is only rent-inn a lions*, and therefore would not suffer through injudicious borrowin:;. Further, lej us safeguard our interests a.- ratepayers and as property owners, who desire the advancement of the township, by selecting men who know the district and wko can attend the periodical inspections, which is really the only way of getting to know the township and its requirements. Also, I should like to see members of the Ratepayers' Association present when the Board now in office gives the public an account of its stewardship. Let these persons in a public hall state their objections to any business transacted by the Board during their term of office, and not, as in the case of the last annual meeting, be conspicuous by their absence. In conclusion, I would counsel the ratepayers to beware of voting for anyone who, as the Americans say. " croes on the blind."—Yours, etc., PRO BONO PUBLICO.

DRURY. WOMEN'S PATRIOTIC LEAGUE. The following is the annual Teport of the Drury, Ru«*iman, and Karaka Branch of tht Wtraen's Patriotic League viz. This branch has during this. Us third, year of activities held 12 ordinary meetings and two special extraordinary meetings, with an average attendance of 10 members. Knitting, chiefly socks, is the special branch of work, to which the members have deToted themselves. A parcel of knitted comforts has been forwarded every month to the Mayoress of Auckland, ri:f articles and 719 pair- of socks having been sent during the year. A special appeal was made for the Wool Fund on September 28 in the form ■if a gift sale and -ocinl. which was Musi successful. Ih« proceeds amountin- to >:r>2/7/'2. The Dominion Gift scheme has been supported by ihe children of the Drury Public School, and the Uternoon Tsn money fro™ the League has also been used for thi- pnrpo.-i' The members "have much pleasure in again thanking the Drury Hall Committee for the use of ihe Hall free of charge, and they further take the opporlnnily of thankimi Miss I!i."j foi her unfailing kindness and help at all times, and also Mr. S. Fielding for auditing the account*. The balance-sheet shows receipts amounting I" £lO2/0/5. including balance brought forward or £2O/9/-. whilst the expenditure totals UN* 1211, leaving a credit balaiic ':42 ; T'»;.

MANUREWA. In spite nf inchmien I weather, the Ri>il Cross Shop is hoi us conducted very successfully. iiikl Mrs. Bayly'* enterprise will ri" ririiilit add a substantial amount to llio funds. Manurewa residents, an- giving and purcltasinu very generously. Last work .srifts were received ol liutlor, jam, honey, mid vegetables from Mesdaiiu's I'inlay, Field, Miller, Hills. Clayton, and Miss R. Smith. Mrs. Meld '.-nw a |>iii't --broil Leghorn t-nck.nl; Mesdames Oram presented plants and hooks: Mr. and Mrs. Rolls ludiiuht pot plants, jam, and furniture; and Mr. John Droadnn .save half y si p Mrs. Hamilton ("TinI'm ii is" i donated a Morris chair, which is lioiiiL' rallied, and a now i-.UK-h. which is for sale. Mrs. Wells sent a chum and picture*, Mr*, liayly picture* and vases, Mrs. Fronh-n,-v a (Millie separator, and Mr. Daltmi a new whrelharww. M<>»l people have pei feetly irnod Ihiilns stored away which they are not iisinir. and of which other |..||< would In- ■_• 1.-1■ I. and the shop, was opened With the idea of hellilitill-j the Ifed Cross liy sellint lliose lliin.a.-. l-'m-Mwr lift* will l><" sladly i<••■•!\-■-i