DISTRICT NEWS

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 555, 6 August 1920, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS

-"'"BOMBAY. ANGLICAN CHURCH CONCERT. A very successful concert was held jhfthe Bombay Hall on Friday. last of tho Anglican Church fund, hall staple had b«cn tastefully Ttfflcrirated. The Rev. C. H. Vaughan made a humorous and efficient chairman, and the following' programme was enjoyed by the large audience which filled the building. Pianoforte duets, Misses Sharp and Ingram; songs, Mr. Coker; violin solos, Mr. K. H. Trimmer; songs with ukaleleau, Mrs. Collins; songs, Mr. F. Bullen; recitation, Rev. C. H. Vaugnan; song, Mr. C. H. Vaughan; some humour, Mr. Trimmer; ' quartette, Mesdames Vaughan and Sitt and Messrs. Bullen and Macdonald; song, Mr. Bear; trio, Messrs. Coker, Bullen and Macdonald; recitation, Mr. Macdonald; duet, Mrs. Vaughan and Mr. Bullen; humorous song, Mr. R. Trimmer. After supper the hall was cleared, and dancing to the splendid music of Messrs Cossey (violin) and Morgan (piano) was thoroughly enjoyed by the devotees of the light fantastice. Mr. H. J. Flay acted as M.C.

PAPAKURA. TOWN BOARD. ADJOURNRD MEETING. The Papakura Town Board, which adjourned at a late hour on Monday night, continued its meeting the following night, when there were present: Messrs. E. D. McLennan (chairman), J. Rue, T. I). Campbell, S. Evans, 1). W. Jones, Dr Brookfield, also the clerk (Mr. A. L. Cooper). Building permits were granted to Mr. E. Clarke (Methodist Parsonage), and Mr. Markwick. More Pipes. On the motion of Mr. Campbell, seconded by Dr. Brookfield, it was carried that 18 6in and 30 9in pipes be ordered. Tennis Courts. It was decided that tenders be advertised for for work to be done on courts. Mr. Jones to meet representatives of'the tennis club and draw up specifications for tenders. Great South Road. On the motion of Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Rea, it was agreed that Mr. Gannon, the board's engineer, be asked to call tenders to bring the .wxkt South Road to its permanent level, also metal it from the Globe Hotel to the Courthouse; also to reform, and rectify the danger that exists from that part of the roaa in the vicinity of Mr. A. "Willis' property. Top-dresiiiig for Bowling Green. It was resolved that surface soil from the old Wairoa Rosj'd be secured to top-dress the bowling green. Marne Road. Mr. Campbell moved that tenders be called tho work to be done on Mafyie Road.-Sjs«iuled by Mr Jones, aridMjFried, ( .8? GOLV MOTES. The golf club members played a "foursomes" match, married v, single. ?'n Saturday last, when a verji erljoyble afternoon was spent. The games Ifwore fairly evenly contested, though by the married competitors.' 'Following are the scores:— Mrs. Walters and Walters (1 up) v. Miss McLennan and Hay; Mrs. Crawford and Ellioft (4 up, 8 to play) y. Miss McKinnon and Cooper; M«*il Rrunskill and Meikle (3 and 2), W Miss Wood and Hunt; Pirie and .jCrawfonH (2 and 1), v. Miss Oliver and Willis. Anothtr match will be played later on in the season, when the competitors will challenge each other instead*** playing mixed Toursomes. • ThaYtrophy presented by the presidentij|§iU>. W. Jones, will be play- . BOWLING CLUB.

Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Papa loira Bowline Club was held on July ?<), Mr. D. W. Jones presiding over p fair attendance. The minutes of the previous annual meeting were confirmed, and the report and balancesheet accepted, a small credit balance being shown. The following officers were elected: Patron, Right Hon. W. F. Massey; president. Mr. J. Seaton; vice-pre:.J Honts, Mr. A. Willis, Mr. D. W Jones; secretary and treasuier, Mr J E. Elliott; green superintendent. Mr. D. J. McLennan; committee Messrs. Seaton, Jones, Bates, E. D. MeLennarrand secretary. It was resolved to write to Mr. I). McLennan thanking him for his voluntary attention to the green during the past season. The rommittee were authorised to make all arrangements for immediately ,Ap dressing the green. A notice of motion re the charging of an entrance fee for new member was withdrawn. 1 Personal. The successor to Constable Johr. son has not yet been appointed. Constable Miller, of Pukekohe, is stiii acting as relieving policeman. Building Operations. Extensive additions and alteration nre being made to the business pro mises of the Farmers' Union Trad ing Company.

MANUREWA. t SCHOOL WATER SUPPLY. , There being no district water sup j ply available for the new school thf ( matter wns discussed at the las* meetinc of the committee. The mat ter was introduced by Mr. E. S i Peeler. He stressed the very unsat , isfnetory supply available from th< tanks, both for drinking and sanit Rry purposes, the board having mad. no other provision. After some cov siderable discussion, on the speaker's motion it was decided to appe.V to the Town Board and parents fo< subscriptions. The estimated cost o f bore pump ;nd mill and service w;£IOO The Education Board .wonU be called on for a sidy and it was hoped that the erec * tion' could be completed belure Th> occupation of the new building it about time. GRAND MOVIE BALL. *—* details of the grand movie bal' W&flTich was held in the theatre o; >■ *sWednesday last wi'l be published \: thf " ex t ' ssue °' l^e "Times." ' ' ALFRISTON ANO BIKrOKBY. CRICKET 'CLUB BALL The Pnpakura Val'ey Cricket Clu' held their annual hall in the Pubb Hall on Friday night, when they worfavoured with beautiful .putter)'*'" u-sult being that there Bas Tr ver | al ,r e attendance, tho surroundin districts being well Hawthorne's orchestra, consisting o piano, violin, cornet and piccolo, njCOv' vided excellent music. The dfftier' of MC. wore carried out by Messrs W R. Moody, C. A. Campbell, W Moody and J. Muir. As a result o the success of the dance the club' funds are in a very satisfactory state. . . , , , The hall trustees have just ha" five new lights installed in the ha" Friday nigl t was the fust occasion which thev were used, and they were very favourably commented on, being a long way brighter than the old kerosene lamps.