Pokeno.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 1, Issue 12, 29 May 1912, Page 2

Pokeno.

Prior to his leaving the district, Mr Thomas Brown was entertained by his fellow-townspeople at Mr Evison's boardinghouse. Mr S. Smith presided, and a very pleasant evening was spent in song and story. A feature of the evening was the violin solos of Mr T. Harris. In returning thanks, Mr Brown hoped at no distant date to renew acquaintances with all friends who so kindly joined to make the farewell so successful. A special word of praise is due to Host Evison for the splendid manner in which the tables were prepared for the occasion. I The creameries are about to close down for the winter. The curtain will thus be rung down on a very prosperous season, and in marked contrast to the terminus of the previous year. lam pleased to see the two local reps on the Waikato River Board keeping their end up, and taking an active part in advancing an important piece of work. I refer to Mr Dean and Mr Hill, and the latter's letter in the last issue of the " Times " was well and favourably commented on in these parts. Our 1 oil station master (Mr T. King) has been off duty suffering from a very severe attack of influenza, and is being relieved by Mr Connell, of the Head Office Staff. Mr King is now making good progress towards recovery. The usual stock sale was held last Monday, but the yarding was small, Mr Campbell Mitchell selling. • Prices were good, particularly for dairy cows, which sold at recent market quotations.