COUNTRY NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVII, Issue 146, 20 June 1906, Page 2

COUNTRY NEWS.

KIRIPAKA. The railway navvies entertained Mr Taylor, of Ngunguru, at a emoke concert at iHr Thos. Fyfe's boaidinghouse on Saturday night. The chair was occupied by Mr W. K. Hutchinson, contractor. The toast of "The King," followed by the toast of Mr Taylor's health, was honoured enthusiastically. The toast of the future success of tae coal mine was responded to by the contractor, who remarked that KJUlpaka's success was assured by the splendid quality ot the coal. Klrlpaka had the fortune to have there valuable property In the hands of a company that possessed means to lop Its coal. Mr Fyfe then spoke in confirmation of the last speakers remarks about the future of Klrlpaka. HTTNTI/y. Work continues brisk at the mines. Last ■week Ralph's knocked off for one hour on Friday, while the Extended was idle on Saturday. The supply of waggons was adequate, orders, apparently, having been deflfient. With her usual generosity, Miss Ralph has promised caps for competition between, football teams representstive of the northern and southern divisions of the township. The first match" took place on Sat.urday. Neither side scored, the game resulting in a draw

The footballers' annual social wae held In the Volunteer hall on Friday night, and was largely attended. To' the success of the function, many things contributed, and among them may be mentioned the decorations', the floor, the recherche supper, and the excellent music provided by Messrs Nortbmore and Mclntosh. The labours of the committee were rewarded by a large attendance, and a most enjoyable evening. The health of Mr J. H. Martin, accountant to Messrs Green and Colebrook, having broken down, he has gone to Combrldge to recuperate. «. Tbl L lateat ln stltution Is the formation of «£? {? UDtly , Ua e» zl °e Club, which came Into being last week. WATUKTJ. A* a meeting of the Waluku School Committee on Friday, It was resolved to for£>tfh \ m ,^ ssa S e of condolence and sympathy to Mrs. Luke on the death of her husband, late chairman of the Board of t/ducation. and express the committee's high appreciation of the late Mr. Luke'e long services In connection with the Education Board. The committee unanimously resolved to support the candidature of Mr. C. T. Barrlball as member of the Western Ward on the Board of Education.

At the opening of the new Roman Catholic Church at Waluku on the 10th Inst., his Lordship the Bishop said that the church was a credit to the district, and especially to the contractor, llr. Walter Hood, who had given the utmost satisfaction throughout. On Saturday next a monster meeting la expected at Waiuku In connection with a petition for a railway from Waluku to Pukekohe. Prom the remarks passed by the late Mr. Seddon upon his laet visit to Walnku It has encouraged the people to Btlll press for quick and direct oommunJcatlon with the city. Considerable Interest is being taken in tlw matter.