DISTRICT NEWS.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 511, 5 March 1920, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

BOMBAY It is intended to revive the Bombay anniversary picnic and sports. This used to be an annual event, but was allowed to lapse during the w*r. A strong committee has been formed under the chairmanship of- Mr. H. J. Flay, with Mr. K. (D.ick) Cornthwaite as secretary. Mr. J. A. Lowiy was the victim of a motor accident on the Paparata Hills recently, sustaining a broken collarbone and other injuries. It appears that Mr. Lowrv and Mr. W. Anderton, in a motor lorry owned by the latter, were proceeding with a load, when going up a steep grade the lorry began to go back, and the brakes failing to hold it ran off the road and rolled into a gully, being badly smashed. Mr. Anderton escaped, injurv, but Mr. Lowry was not so fortunate. We understand, however, that he is progressing favourably.

PUKEKOHE EAST. LADIES' LEAGUE. A meeting of the Ladies' League was held at the residence of Mrs. Robinson on February 12, when all business was concluded. A brass plate, bearing the following inscription, "Erected by the residents of Pukekohe East in honour of the boys who served in the great war, 19141918," has been procured at a cost of £4 ss, and will be attached to the flagpole in the school ground. During the afternoon Mrs. Robinson, on behalf of the members of the League, presented Mrs. Holmes, who had been secretary ever since the league was formed, with a silver and cut-glass vase. Mrs. Holmes, in thanking the ladies, said although taken very much by surprise, it was with great pleasure she accepted the gift. As such good feeling and friends ip has always existed between the ladies at all the meetings, it has been decided to meet the same as usual and spend social afternoons. Mi 3. Robinson served afternoon tea, and after a vote of thanks to the hostess the meeting dispersed. The next gathering will take place at Mrs S. Hamilton's residence.

Sunday School Picnic. The annual picnic in connection with the Presbyterian Sunday School took place iir-Mr. S. Hamilton's paddock 011 February 20, when the scholars and parents all assembled in good force. Races and games for the young people were the order of the day, each child on the ground receiving a toy or prize of some description. A bocic was presented to each child attending the Sunday School. A walkhjg coftjfejj; for married ladies provided a good deal of amusement, Mrs. Holmes proving the winner. A young ladies' race resulted in Miss Tirrell carrying off the first prize. Tea was served in the shade of the bush. After ample justice had been done to all the good things provided by the ladies, everyone made off for home after spending a pleasant day.