PAPAKURA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 399, 9 August 1918, Page 1

PAPAKURA.

To mark the fourth anniversary of the war special services of a memorial and intercessary character were held throughout the day at the Papakura Anglican Church last Sunday, and were largely attended. At the evening service the Church was packed, among the congregation lining several returned soldiers in uniform. The Vicar (Rev. W. C.„ Wood) preached a stirring war sermon, and in the course of his remarks pointed out how the German people had been brutalised by their docility to their State. The Vicar concluded by paying a tribute to those men from the parish who had during the past year laid down their lives for their country. Appropriate hymns were sung, and at the close of tlie service the onranist (Miss Willis) played the "Dead March" in "Saul." A special service was also held last Sunday evening at the Papakura Methodist Church, when the pulpit was occupied by the Rev. T. F. Jones. During the evening the Roll of Honour erected in the Church in memory of those who had given their lives to the country, and presented by Mr. Ailincrton. was unveiled by Mrs. Allington. This Roll, which is of handsome design and workmanship, was made by the donor. It contains 30 names, each name beincr inscribed oi-, a separate brass plate. The lettering on the Roll boars the following inscription: "Roll of Honour, for God Empire and Liberty." Mr. S. Evans (Circuit Steward) read the names of those appearing on the Roll, and at the close of the service the " Dead March " in " Saul " was played by the oTganist (Mr. T. C. Seaton). In connection with the fourth anniversary of the declaration of the war with Germany, a public meeting, convened by the Papakura Town Board, was held in front of the Papakura Post Office at 12.30 p.m. on Sunday last. Mr. P. H. Holt (Deputy Chairman of the Town Board) moved the resolution to continue the present war to a victorious end, and in doino: so spoke appropriately in support of the motion. Mr. T. D. Campbell seconded, and the resolution was carried unanimously.

The Papakura Town Board will hold their usual monthly meetine on Monrlav next, at 10 a.m.

BUCKLAND,

A special meeting of the Buckland branch of the Women's Patriotic League was held in the Buckland Hall on Tuesday of last week, Mrs. H. H. I). Wily presiding. It was decided t>> ae.'iin send Christmas parcels to the Buckland boys at the front. Last Christinas the parcels reached the buys at the front when they were very uncomfortably situated, and the gifts were much appreciated. Tt. was resolved that each parcel should contain 1 pair socks, Balaclava, tin of tobacco, 1 pipe, 1 tin coffee and milk. 1 tin sugar, soap and towel

In support of Buckland's contribution to the Red Cross appeal a 8 Ties of musical and recitative com- ] etitions will be held in the Buck)<nd Public Hall on Saturday of i it week under the auspices of the local branch of the Women's Patri(ic League. The competitions will > ■■ in progress in the day-time and the leading winners will take part in a oncert in the evening. Details of the various items are advertised in i his issue and entries are invited.