The Franklin Times MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1936. Local and General.

Franklin Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 119, 12 October 1936, Page 4

The Franklin Times

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1936. Local and General.

PUBLISHED EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY AFTERNOON, Office and Works: ROULSTON STREET. PUKEKOHE. ’Phone No. 2. P.O. Box 14. “We nothing extenuate nor aught ’ set down in malice.”

Registration Cancelled.

The registration of the Pukekohe District Produce Growers’ Association, Limited, formed some years ago, has been cancelled according to an advertisement published today. Lodge Sets Record.

When 10 candidates were initiated at the last meeting of the Loyal Pukekohe Lodge, Manchester Unity Oddfellows, a record was established. This is the largest number to be initiated at one meeting. The lodge was opened in 1908.

Comforts for Lepers.

Mr P. J. Twomey of Christchurch, advised that v donations totalling £603 14s have been received toward the fund to provide a few extra comforts at Christmas time for the 577 lepers at Makogai, Fiji. Donations will be acknowledged by Mr Twomey by personal letter. He also states that Sisters M. Berchmane and M. Benigna of the leper station nursing staff are at present visiting New Zealand and are staying in Wellington.

He Still Slept.

Stories of sleeping taxi drivers have been comparatively common at the sitting of the taxi commission in Christchurch, but previous examples were capped last week when Mr A. IT. Finch, of the Blue Star organisation, was giving evidence. Referring to the long hours worked by the men, Mr Finch said that one driver went to sleep at the wheel and hit a verandah post and did not wake up—and there was no suggestion of drink. Some witnesses declared that they worked up to thirteen hours a day, seven days of the week.

Successful Tennis Dance.

There was a large attendance at the dance arranged by the Suburban Tennis Club, and held in the Masonic hall on Saturday evening. The floor was in good order and a most enjoyable time was spent. Music was supplied by Ballard’s orchestra, an extra being played by Mrs D. Needham. Mr W. IT. Adams made an efficient master of ceremonies. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Aroha Morrow and Mr Les Reynolds, and a mystery polonaise by Mrs F. Reeve and Mr T. Elliott. Supper was served and greatly enhanced the' success of the function.

“Vyorld’s Eyes on New Zealand.”

tWherever I have been, on my travels, in the United States, in Europe, the people have their eyes on New Zealand, and in many cases employers and workers alike are hoping that our Labour Government will make a success of its administration,” said Mr G. T. Thurston, of Christchurch, on his return from Geneva, where he attended the recent. International Labour Conference. “Observers have expressed the hope that the Government will not rush its fences or attempt to do too much, but everywhere the people of New Zealand are being lauded for their electoral decision.

Kitchen Evening. A kitchen evening in honour of Miss N. Barber will be held in the Buckland hall on Wednesday next. Great South Road Works. The resealing of the last section of the Great South road for one mile on each side of the Ramarama store is scheduled to commence next week. Carnival Dance. The Pukekohe Fire Brigade will hold a carnival dance in the Orange hall on Saturday next. Music will be supplied by Hulme’s orchestra. Address on Empire Affairs. An address on Empire affairs, under the auspices of the Pukekohe Chamber of Commerce, will be given by Mr F. W. Doidge on Thursday evening at 8 o’clock in the Masonic hall. Catholic Social. A dance arranged by the Catholic social committee will be held in the Masonic hall on Wednesday evening. Ballard’s orchestra will supply the music. There will be cards for nondancers. Massey Memorial Scholarship. Applications for the Massey memorial scholarship examination will be, received by the Pukekohe Technical High School Board of Managers up to Saturday, October 31. Complete details are obtainable from the secretary.

Working Bee. It was reported at Friday’s meeting of the executive of the Franklin Agricultural and Pastoral Society, that a working bee was held at the showgrounds recently. While much good work had been carried out’ efforts were somewhat marred by rain. Several members apologised for their absence owing to prior engagements which took them away from the district.