LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 412, 24 September 1918, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

" Looking ahead " is a policy that ia being pursued by the Pukekohe Borough Council. When the war ia past and over various comprehensive schemes for road improvements, the installation of a drainage scheme, extensions to the electric lighting area, etc, will require attention if Pukekohe's progress is to be maintained and towards that end the Council last Wednesday authorised its Finance Committee to make suggestions for future guidance. Although A &P. Associations are now exempt from the paymeut of the amusement tax in respect of members' tickets payment is being enforced as to the same for last season's shows. At last Thursday's meeting of the Waikato A. &P. Association at Hamilton a letter was read from the Commissioner of Taxes asking that the liability arising from the last show should be completed forthwith, failing which proceedings would be instituted to recover the penalties to which the association had rendered itself. Ic was resolved to pay the tax (8d on each ticket), which amounted to about £ls. The death occurred at her residence in Wellington Street, Pukekohe, on Sunday last of Mrs F. Stembridge, wife of Mr F. Stembridge aud daughter-in-law of Mr JT. Stembridge, auctioneer of Pukekohe. Deceased, whe was born in Auckland, was 3G years of age She was the eldest daughter of Mr A. C. Hill of Auckland and formerly in business in Cambridge. The late Mrs Stembridge, who had been ailing for about three year?, came to Pukekohe with her hmband from Rotorua where they had resided for the benefit of Mrs Stembndge's failing health. Deceased, who was widely known and highly respected by all with whom she came in contact, leaves a husband and family of four children to mourn their loss. The funeral took place to-day at the Pukekohe Cemetery.

The N Z Loan Coy are to hold a special dairy sale at Papakura next Monday, whilst on the following day (Tuesday) the new saleyarus will he officially opened on the occasion of the Company's ordinary monthly c'ock sale, particulars of entries for which are advertised in this issue. The Company draw attention to tho fact that consequent on the new yards being situated in Franklin County no young stock (viz. under 18 months), which has not been inoculate;!, can be yarded there, but for the convenience of clients in Manukau County, which is not so far affected by the blackleg regulations, young cattle not inoculated will be offered for sale in the old yards.

For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, 1'6,2/6

New advertisements inserted by Messrs Alfred Buckland and Sons in this issue concern the firm's ordinary monthly stock sale at Pukekohe next Monday and a clearing sale on behalf of'Mr P. Gannon to take place on his farm at Pukekohe East on Saturday. October nth.

That it pays to keep the best of cows, as it does to keep the best in any other line of occupation is proved by figures supplied by a correspondent who has eight high grade Jerseys which in three spring months of last year produced within 451b of butterfat of the total butterfat obtained from 11 cows for 12 months. The former were well fed, whilst the latter were poorly i nurtured and worse bred.

At the Waiuku Magistrate's Court on Friday last the Maori owner of a large block of land, who has persistently neglected to deal with the rabbits which infest his property, was summoned by the Rabbit Inspector. At the conclusion of the case the Magistrate (Mr F. K. Hunt) imposed a fine of £5, and turning to the Inspector said: " If the defendant does not carry out your instructions in a satisfactory manner bring him here this day month, and I will inflict the maximum penalty, £100." It is surmised that this explicit statement of His Worship's intention will be the death warrant of many rabbits. The keen interest shown in a cattle case heard at Waiuku before Mr F. K. Hunt S.M. on Friday last was nor' confined to the human element. In answer to the " crier's" call for the next witness one of the local constable's calves walked along the verandah of the Courthouse and putting its head through the doorway of the Courtroom gazed intently at the Court with a look which seemed to say, " Is it my evidence you are wanting ?" The incident produced much amusement among the onlookers, even the austere B.M. being unable to repress a smile. An open drain said to be a danger existing in Harris Street was responsible for some angry words being utterred at the Pukekohe Borough Council meeting last Wednesday. Upon the matter being referred to by Cr Stembridge. Cr Patterson said the drain had been there for some time and was draining the Education Board's property. He moved that a box culvert be constructed. Cr Morrow seconded. The question then arose as to whether the Council was under any obligation to the Education Board to drain its property the Mayor contending it was not whereas Cr Patterson who is a member of School Committee, maintained that the Council was under an obligation because a lake formerly existed there and on the Council filling it up to make a road the water naturally backed on to the school property. An amendment by Cr Stembridge, seconded by Cr Barter, thai the drain be filled up was carried by five votes to four and thereupon Cr Patterson indignantly asked if the Council would attend to the drain across the footpath, in Prospect Terrace in front of the Mayor's residence. He objected, he said, to wade through water. He move! that the foreman should attend to the same. The Mayor, to Cr Patterson's surprise, seconded the motion, and thanked Cr Patterson for calling attention to the defect. The incident caused a good deal of laughter, Cr Patterson failing to score at the expense of the Mayor through His Worship thus astutely foiling " a dig " at himself. At last Thursday's meeting of the the executive of the Waikato A. and P. Association at Hamilton, the Chairman (Mr T. Clarkin) extended a warm welcome to the newly-ap-pointed secretary, Mr J. M. Baxter, late of Pukekohe. He hoped the members of the society would loyally support Mr Baxter, and all unite in making the next show a great success. Mr McKee wished the new secretary and his wife a long, happy and prosperous future in Hamilton. Mr Newell said he had known Mr Baxt- r for 20 years and was glad to welcome him to the position. He knew he would do his best, for he had never done anything else. The society had an uphill fight owing to war conditions, but he hoped the war wmlil soon end, and if they pulled together they should make the show one of the best iu New Zealand. Mr F Thomas said Mr Baxter tras an enthusiast in show matters, and was the right man in the right place. Mr Bellamy endorsed the remarks of the previous speakers. In returning thanks for the kindly welcome, Mr Baxter promised to do his best, and asked for the support of members. Fiir iky : s British ? What th«n do you think ol the Liquor Peti'.ioti which gives the Trade a 3 to 1 charce against Prohibition ? Read what happens under its proposals - if National Prohibition does not secure a majority of the total votes cast, it fails -if National Ownership d'.es not secure a majority it fails, hut if National Continuance also does not secure a majority, it wins (fir, no issue having secured a majority, the Trade continues) To fliow how absolutely undem cratic is the proposal asked for by the Trade's Petition, apply 't to an election of members. Let Mr White represent National Piohibition, Mr Red, National Ownership, and Mr Black, Nation .1 Continuance, aud make it compubi''jy for the winning candidate to secure a majority of the total votes cast. What would tlieoth-r candidates say, and what would the voters say if Mr Black won if he secured a majority and also won if neither he nor Mr White nor Mr Red secured a majority ? That is "th« Trade's" Proposal It wins if National Continuance is carried ; it wins if National Ownership is carried; it wins if No Issue iseanied " Heads I win, tails you lose," is child's plav beside it. If you think so sign the N.Z. Alliance Petition and refuse to sign that on behalf of Liquor. If you have signed the latter under a misapprehension, as!t your M P. to have your name removed or send word to the N Z Alliance representative at once. (Advt).

The takings at the Red Gross shop in Pukekohe for the coming week end are to be devoted to the " Tribute to France fund " and donations in cash or kind are solicited. Four lambs, the first of the season, were yarded at the Westfield Market last Wednesday by Mr Q. Coxhead, Manurewa, and realised £1 14s 3d per head. Advice received from the Auckland Public Hospital this morning is to the effect that Mr Thomas Kennelly (Pukekohe) whose serious illness we recorded in our last issue, is still in a very low condition. MrF. E. Simpson, of Pukekohe, announces in our advertising columns that consequent on his ill-health he is compelled to relinquish business and has disposed of his photographic studio to Miss Laing, of Auckland.

Poultry, pigs, produce etc., will be forward in good quantities for Messrs J. T. Stembridge and Oo.'s usual weekly sale at their Pukekohe auction mart next Friday but as demands are keen vendors are invited to contribute entries.

Patrons attending the pictures to be screentd at the Premier HaU tomorrow (Wednesday) evejjflg will not be the "History of wh^ hia proving a biu4lfact|an, there is a fine Corrinne" featuring Olive Thomas^Advt). The new portion of ihe railway line on the eastern side of Drury Central station, which is now rapidly nearing completion, was used for the first time as from yesterday. Work in the reconstruction of the line on the western side of the station is now being undertaken in order to build it up to the platform. The delightful comedy " Peg-o-my-Heart" was presented by Messrs J. and N. Tait's company to a large audience in the Premier Hall, Pukekohe, last night and was most enthu siastically received, all the being well portrayed. As Peg winsome and witty Irish lass, Miss £ Sara Allgood captivated " the 7 -house " The Franklin County Council, per advt. in this issue, give notice that the special roll of ratepayers for the proposed loan of £4OO for forming and metalling the Drury-Tuakau road towards Razorback, and formation and metalling of Jericho road, is now open for inspection. Any objections must be lodged by Octo- " ber 9th.

Attention is drawn to the paragraph in these columns under the heading ,of " Lyceum Picture* " giving particulars of theoesflfilation of films depictflig the/ **"History of the War," whic.yjg&'to be screened at the Premier anti, Pukekohe every Wednesday in conjunction with the * usual programme. -4 Advt). / Messrs Alfred Buckland and Sons I Ltd opened their first Spring sale of \ horses of the season at Pukekohe \ yesterday, when mediums and heavy draughts, as well as unbrokens, were offered. The market showed a decided improvement on recent prevailing rates, the advance on prices of three months since being from £5 to £B. There was a good entry and workers and farm horses were in keen demand. The best price oi the day was secured in £39 for a medium 4yr. old colt disposed of on behalf of Mr J. McCormick (Pukekohe) whilst an unbroken 4yr. old three-quarter draught, bred by Mr James Potter (Pukekohe) realised £37. To-day light harness horses and hacks are being sold.

Among contingents of invalided soldiers due to arrive back in New Zealand at an early date are Pte. William J. Wilson and Pte Joseph H. Wilson D CM., eldest and second sods respectively of Mrs J. Wilson, of Puriri Park, Pukekohe. For gallantry displayed in the battle of Passchendale last October Pte Joseph Wilson was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He was wounded in June and has since been a patient at Brockenhurst Hospital, England. His elder brother, Pte. William J Wilson, who was one of the crack shots of the Pukekohe Gnn Culb was wounded atPaschendalelast October and after returning to the front he contracted trench fever. He has since been for some months under treatment in Brockenhurst Hospital.