PAPAKURA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 395, 26 July 1918, Page 2

PAPAKURA.

(See also page 1) The rival factions are already pre* paring for the fray for the foTthcom< ing Town Board election. " Pro«essives" will probably be represented by most of the Town Board ■■ embers now in office with one or two substitutes in place of those not seeking re-elec-tion " Moderates " will essay to uphold the views of the Ratepayers' Association and some free lances styled "Independents," it is antidpstod, are also likely to come forward. Railwayman's interests will add a new feature to the election, Mem JE Graies and A L Turner, who were recently elected members of the School Committee, having been chosen at a meeting of local railway employ* ees to champion their cause in the matter of local self government Bis claimed that the railway rote, via., station staff, workers living at Fapakura and engaged on the grade easement operations, and their female dependants, total 130 and a solid tote of such an extent would certainly be a big factor in the remit Much activity is being displayed in securing additions to the roll of electors. Permanent levels for Opaheke Bond, Union street, East street, Wood street, Green street, Chapel street Railway street, and Elliott street, were fixed at a special meeting of the Papakura Town Board held last Monday, decisions as to the levels for other roads being left fot subsequent consideration.

At the special meeting of the Papa* kura Town Board held last Monday a communication was received from the Auckland Civic League inviting 11m Board to support the League in objecting to the selection by the Bailway Department of a site in Beach Road-opposite Bden street—in the projected new station in Auckland. The League's advocacy is for a site to be selected in Breakwater Roadopposite King's Wharf, their contention being that it w more oantral and has other obvious advantages, it was agreed to support the views ex* pressed by the League. MANUREWA. (Bee also page 1.) One of the latest evidences of the desire on the part of the Manurewa Town Board to cater for the convenience of the public v the erection of a public notice board at the earner of Great South and Station Roads. "Paddy's Market" now being opened on two days a week in a buflding' in Station road, Manurewa, in the interests of the Bed Gross Carnival Fund is doing good business and will help to increase the local effort. During the past fortnight Mr T. J. Ctfrin, land agent, Manurewa, has dinposed of no less than seven properties, including two farms, all at satisfactory prices. From reports to hand then seems to be a disposition on the part of residents from the Papakura district to take up tbeir abode in Manurewa. PAPATOETOE. Miss Johnson, who has held the position of Matron at the Papatoetoe Orphan Home for the past five years, has resigned her post, and will be succeeded by Miss Wignal, who previously held the Matronship. The trustees of the Papatoetoe Orphan Home having decided some time ago to build a Chapel adjoining the Home, the foundations of the new building have already been laid. It is understood that the contract price is £1,400.

On Monday last there was a good attendance at the concert given by the Auckland Male Choir in the Town Hall. A collection was taken up during the evening on behalf of the Red Cross Carnival Fund, and realised the sum of £l3.

Under the auspices of the Papatoetoe School Committee and teaching staff, an excellent concert, on behalf of the Red Cross Queen Carnival Fund took place at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening. There was a crowded house, and the concert throughout was in every way a success. Mr. J. Hunter (Chairman of the School Committee) presided. The programme was as follows:—Song. "Roses of Picardy," Miss Elsie Evans; monologue, Mr. Garland; decorated hoop drill. Junior Scholars; son?, "Oh, Johnny!" Miss Myrtle Wilkinson; song, "The Trumpeter." Mr. W. King; monologue, "Scotty." Miss S. McGregor; physical drill. Senior Girls; song, "Sing, Sing. Birds on the Wine." Miss M. Sehneidemann; duet and dance (in costume), the Misses Myrtle Wilkinson and Vera Maybee; conjuring item. Mr. Norman Tate; dance. "Virginia." Miss Vera Mayhee; song. " Where My Caravan Has Rested." Miss Elsie Evans; monologue. Mr. Garland; Maori haka. School Children; song, Mr. W. King: duet and dance (in costume), the Misses M. Wilkinson and Vera Maybee; monologue. Miss S. McGregor; song. " Here's In Love," Miss M. Schneidemann; some capital selections were also given by the Papatoetoe B™' Scouts' Brass Band. Mr. Burmester capably acted as pianist for the evening. Rifleman L T Thompson, son nf Mr. S Th> mpson, of Papatoetie, is reported under date of July 11th aa having been wounded and admitted to hospital.