PAPAKURA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 506, 17 February 1920, Page 3

PAPAKURA.

VALEDICTORY. Mr. James Murray, who has acecpted a position as manager of Mr. H. V. Burton's business at Manurewa was tendered a farewell in the Papakura Methodist Sunday School-room last week by a large number of his personal friends. Mr. Murray had resided in Papakura for eight years, being for a time employed by Messrs Earle and Co., afterwards joining the jltaff of Messrs. Willis Bros., remain- . ing on the staff when the business was purchased and controlled by the Farmers' Union Trading Company. During the time he was a member of the staff, Mr. Murray proved himself a very able and attentive and conscientious employee, on many occasions going out of his way to please customers. He also proved himself a most popular citizen, highly esteemed by all with whom he came in contact. As a mark of the esteem in which he was held, he was entertained*'as abovestated. The chairman of the Town Board, Dr. A. W. P. Brookfield, presded, and referred to the sterling qualities of the guest of the evenng. He called on Mr. D. W. Jones, ex-chairman of the board, to present Mr. Murray wth a well-filled purse of sovereigns. Mr. Jones also spoke in glowing terms of Mr. Murray as a citizen, and eulogised his work in connection with many movements for the welfare of the township. Rev. Wood and Mr. S. Evans corroborated previous speaker*' remarks. ;

The recipient suitably responded

During the-wening items were rendered by Miss'lcLtinun, Mrs. Webb, t, Rev. Hales, arid Mr. T. Seaton. Supper, provided by the ladies, was duly appreciated, and a most convivial gathering terminated with the rendering of "Auld Syne" and the National Anthem. Mr. Murray was secretary of the Patriotic Society, and took a prominent part in the Red Cross carnival. He was secretary of the School Committee, and a prominent member of the Papakura Musical Society.

BUILDING SITE PURCHASED. We understand that the Bank of New Zealand has* acquired three sections owned by Bh?. Percy Holt, on the Great South Road, in the centre of the township, and intends to build at 9ome future date. RAILWAY STATION ALTERATIONS. Much needed and extensive alterations will shortly be made at the Papskura Railway Station. Tha sta-tion-and yard is at the present time totally* inadequate to meet with the increjping traffic.

VALLEY ROAD CONTINUATION.

There is a movement on foot to get the Valley Road continued on to the railway station. Some of the property owners are prepared to give the necessary land, but before anything can be decided on thainatter has to be considered Board. T

WATER LOAN-POLL ON SATUR DAY.

Papakura ratepayers should riot fail to vote on Saturday for the water loan. If the proposal is turned down It is odds on that the town will be famished next summer. Foresight is the weapon of the wise.

A homely economic recipe, "a hint for householders," was tendered to pressmen' V the Mayoi of Christchurch. fie stated that, in nuikini' \ or jellv if the fruit was I •!.••! frrnw. i;i!ltes only half tb* .a., titv of wouiu'hc f'iuirf The preliminary boiling killed th« -suae i 1, will ll ate up a I" 111' 1 , Ij;; fflint of sugar.

A lively episode in house huntils reported in Pukekohe. It appears that a certain farnier sold his farm and purchased a house in Pukekohe. But the house had a tenant in it, who refused to move out. Darin the week-end, when the tenant " away on holiday, the purchasi ••. ;n companied by his lawyer, t .<•!■ sesssion of the house. When '!].• ;.<• ant came back and dismv- n'<i ' K state of affairs, he brought . !..••, • lawyer, plus a slalwari 1 T ciu.ui, i:nd had the I- !•-.! A Mnstorton tobai ■m-.i nil. that for some time pi t he h.'d been vainly endeavouring to secure supplies of certain brands of cvjarettes. Since the price of tobac • > and cigaiettes was increased, ever, his order has been filled a' t'i.c increased rates. He alleges thai the duty marks on the cigaieUe boxes show that thev were imported in April of last year, and lie contends that the merchants I'n.n whom he purchased them have giliity ef profiteering. The inniKv has been brought under the n'di-c of the Masterton officer of t),-' Labour Department, who will probably make a report to the Hoard of f ra de.— Strange .&» say, a New PI; m< uth tobacconist informed a \evs reporter recently that just before the recent rise took place, supplies of certain brands of cigarettes were unavailable, but the day after the increase took place there were plenty available!