LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 408, 10 September 1918, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A youth of weak intellect, aged 18 and hailing from a neighbouring country district, was yesterday at the Pukekohe Police Court remanded in custody to appear before the Magistrate on the 19th inst, on a charge of having committed an unnatural offence.

The attention of owners of orchards from which fruit is offered for sale is drawn to the necessity of their annual registration. Particulars as to the same will be found in an official advertisement in this issue.

A quiet wedding took place at the residence of the bride's parents at Whangarata on Tuesday last when Lieut. A. B. Hatt, of Pukekohe, was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Amy Brewster, daughter of Mr Charles Brewster. The Bev W. Butterworth officiated. The bride, who was attended by her sister (Miss Nellie Brewster) as bridesmaid, was daintily attired in a dress of cream silk with hat to match. The bridegroom, who took part in the landing at Gallipoli and was subsequently invalided back to New Zealand, wore his regimental uniform, on which were displayed the two medals gained by him at the South African war and one for service in India, as also 10 clasps. The number of marriages between New Zealand soldiers and British women appears to be increasing. A high military authority stated in Wellington recently that the English wives of about 1000 soldiers were recently awaiting transport to this country. A draft of soldiers due to return to New Zealand shortly Includes Lieut. J.AWest(Otahuhu), and Ptes. T. McE. Oavanagh (Otahuhu) G. Chapman (Otahuhu), T. S. Cox (Manurewa), George Cozhead (Manurewa), A. J. Freegard (Waerenga), John Hamilton (Mangere), F. Hanfling (Waiukul L. Mason (Clevedon) and Wm. A Preston (Te Kauwhata).

At the last meeting of the Mauku Bed Cross Committee the Chairman suggested that the ladies of the district should form a branch of the Auckland Women's Patriotic League. After some discussion those present fell in with the proposal. Mrs Gutry agreeing to act as secretary pro torn. A meeting will be called in due course when it is hoped all will loyally combine in supporting this good movement.

In connection with the naval raid at Zeebrugge, the honours list as published in the London " Gazette " of July 23rd just to hand notifies that Chief Motor Mechanic Boy L. Alexander, son of Mr T. A. Alexander, of Tamaki East and late of Rama Rama, has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct MedaL Unfortunately, however, the recipient of the award as recently announced, died on August 21st, as the result of wounds received in the operations. Mr Charles Bonner, the Waikato Dairy Company's representative in the Lower Waikato, will be vacating his appointment at the end of this week preparatory to going into the CI camp on the 26th inst. Mr. Bonner previously enlisted but after being some time in camp he was discharged as medically unfit for active service. A humorist suggests that Mr Bonner is now deserting the dried skim milk fold to enter the opposition Glaxo camp. We are glad to state that Mr T. J. Lockwood. the representative of the Hnnua riding on the Franklin County Council, hasnow almost completely recovered from his recent illness and hopes to be present at the Council meeting next Thursday. For some weeks Mr Lockwood was a patient in the Auckland public hospital and he speaks with great admiration of the organisation at that institution and of the attention given by the staff to those under treatment.

To be told in a letter that they had no brains was the experience of the members present at Waikato River Board meeting atMercer on Saturday, the writer stating that he had formed that opinion as tne result of the way in which his property had been classified. The reading of the letter was received with hilarity and the Clerk was instructed to reply that the members would do their best to cultivate some brains and when they had gained enough common sense they would interview the writer and would invite him to attend a Board meeting just to assure him that everything was carried out on sound business like lines.

On Sunday morning last Members of Loyal Pukekohe Lodge M.U. 1.0.0. F. attended a memorial service at the Presbyterian Church held in honour of the late Bro. Rifleman G. Blake, who died of wounds on August 24th. Members of Lodge Excelsior 1.0.0. F. and Members of Pukekohe Volunteer Fire Brigade were also represented at the service The deceased soldier was a highly respected member of the Loyal Pukekohe Lodge. He joined it in March 1914 and held minor offices previous to enlisting. The service was conducted by the Rev S. Nixon, who paid tribute to the deceased's sterling qualities.

What about the Revenue ? How is the £1,000,000 at present received through the Traffic to be made up and where are we to get the £300,000 annual payment involved in the £4,500,000 to be paid to secure immediate prohibition ? The answer is 5imp1e—£4,757,085 was the amount of last year's Drink Bill. Two thirds of this sum if diverted into legitimate trade channels, drapery, boots, furnishings, etc, would produce on an average of 20 per cent customs duty £635,000. The saving in the annual cost of Police Charitable Aid, Old Age Pensions, Mental Hospital etc. is on a low estimate £650,000 to £700,000. The loss is therefore made up without taking into account the other third of the Drink Bill or the indirect cost of the trade in loss of efficiency, and of life, etc. which is at least equal to the direct cost of £4,757,085. Be sure you sign the right Petition! Look carefully, or you may be induced to make a proposal asking for nationalisation of the Drink Traffic with all its attendant evils. The Alliance Monster Petition is the one that every patriotic citizen should support. Sign it and no other.—(Advt) For Influenza take Woods'Oreat Peppermint Cure. Never fails 1/6,2/0

Particulars of entries for Messrs J. T. Stembridge and Co's usual weekly sale at their Pukekohe auction mart next Friday are advertised in this issue.

Picture patrons are notified that the usual mid-week programme for next week will be shown on Tuesday instead of Wednesday as usual. This is on account of the necessity of the Hall being prepared for the St James' Church Flower Show.— Advt.

The following are the dates fixed for the sittings of the Magisterial Courts for the quarter ending December 3ls* next, viz.: Pukekohe, Thursdays October 3, 17 and 31; November 14 and 28 ; and December 12. Waiuku, Fridays October 18, November 15 and December 13. Mercer, Tuesdays October 15, November 12 and December 10. Papakura, Fridays October 4, November 1, and December 6. Otahuhu, Mondays October 7, November 4, and December 2.

The management of St. James' Flower Show beg to announce that having secured the office next to Mr Wm. Jones' saddler's shop, the Secretaries, Miss Penman and Miss Bodgers, will be there on Friday, September 13th, from 2 p.m to 5 p.m, and on Monday from 9 a.m to f pm for tiie purpose of taking entries. In the meantime intending exhibitors can leave entries for same with Miss Penman, care of Mr W. Boulston, or Miss Bodgers, "The Manse."—Advt. " But will Prohibition he a success?" asks the man in doubt. Surely there was never so impartial an investigation of the question as that conducted by the National Efficiency Board. Evidence was heard from all classes of the community. The Liquor Trade stated its case, the Prohibition advocates advanced their reasons, the non-party section of the community gave their views; and after hearing all sides the Board reported in favour of immediate prohibition. The Alliance Monster Petition asks for a poll on the Board's proposal, sign it to-day. Be sure you sign the right petition! Look carefully or you may be induced to support a proposal asking for nationalisation of the Drink Traffic with all its attendant evils. The Alliance Monster Petition is the one that every patriotic citizen should support. Sign it and no other. (Advt).