LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 1, Issue 14, 12 June 1912, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Several letters to the Editor, Drury news, and other matter is held over. We hope that this will be our last occasion for apology. Next week the size of the "Times" will he enlarged and as soon as the erection of our type-setting machinery is completed we will publish twice-a-week. The thoroughbred stallion MasterSoult, which has recently been purchased by Mr C. J. Ilosking, of Waiuku, should prove a groat acquisition to the district. Master Soult is a grand horse, and has had a brilliant racing career. An account to the last meeting of the Pukekohe East Road Board read : Seven days at 7s. "Where do you get a man at seven shillings these days?" asked the chairman. "Wish we could get them down our way," said a member.

Edinburgh-street footpaths have been vastly improved by the metal chips just put on. Improvements and additions to the Pukekohe police court, cells, etc., are being effected. Cr Lawrie wants to see the names of the streets of the borough printed up on the corners. The Borough foreman (Mr S. Little) has resigned his position, and applications for the working foremanship are being invited. Mr H. Wilcox announces himself as a candidate (Pukekohe riding) for a seat on the Franklin County Council. The monthly meeting of the Pukekohe Chamber of Commerce will be held on Monday evening. The very important question of the grading of local produce is to be discussed at a public meeting to be held in Pukekohe on July 9th. 9

Arrangements are being made for a public school concert to be held in the Masonic Hall, on the 24th inst. An attractive programme is being arranged. Cr Bilkey has drawn attention to the bad state of the road near the District High School, and the Borough Works Committee was authorised to act in the matter. On Sunday night the Rev F. H. Spencer, Secretary to the British and Foreign Bible Society, will give a lecture on the work of the Society in the Oddfellows' Hall at 8 o'clock. "We ought to support the district paper all we can," was the considerate remark of a member of the Pukekohe East Road Board, in referring to the Times. " Any man who kills blackberries is a public benefactor," said the chairman (Mr Allan), at Saturday's meeting of the Pukekohe East Road Board. Mr W. H. Warin announces himself as a candidate for the Franklin County Council, to represent the electors in the Mauku and Earaka road district areas. Acceptance by the Borough Council of dedication of Messrs Roulston Bros.' roads has been finally agreed to, the owners of the property to deposit £2OO to defray roading costs. Mr J. A. Renall, who is contesting the Awhitu riding of the Franklin County Council, intends addressing the ratepayers at Waipipi, Kohe Kohe. Pollok and Awhitu. Mr J. F. Thomas is a candidate for the Drury riding at the Franklin County Council elections. Some interesting particulars of Mr Thomas'public services are given in our advertising columns. Cr Pollock announced at the last meeting of the Borough Council that a local firm was prepared to cart from the station and spread road metal at 2s per yard provided two or more trucks came to hand in any one day. Messrs S&muel Vaile and Sons, of Auckland, announce that they will sell by auction in July allotments 13 and 14, of the Parish of Pukekohe, containing about 240 acres. Ihe land is being surveyed, and upon completion of the survey the date will be fixed and duly notified. The various athletic organisations in Pukekohe have joined forces in promoting a series of popular concerts, to be held in the Oddfellows' Hall on the last Saturday of each month. The first concert will take place on tho 27th inst. The proceeds from the concerts will be divided amongst the various clubs.

During the past couple of years the main street of Pukekohe has made good progress towards losing its ramshackle appearance. Mr R. F. Webster's saddlery establishment, a two-storey brick building, sets still another good example to business people. Mr Webster's business is conducted downstairs, whilst upstairs there are dental chambers (Mr Boyd's) and offices. The Catholic Social held in Pukekohe Oddfellows' Hall on, Thursday evening, was brightly successful. Music was supplied by Miss A. Pulling (piano), and Miss A. O'Connor (violin), extras being played by Mrs B. H. Andrew and Miss McGovern. Messrs Andrew and W. Jones rendered a vocal duet, and Mr Jones sang " Thora." The M.'sC. were Messrs F. Rogers and F. Graham. The supper committee did excellent service. The Borough Council decided to pay its delegates to the Auckland Conference (to deal with the Local Government Bill) 10s per day for expenses. Cr Berriman asked if the money was not wasted. " Yes, so far as this Council was concerned," returned the Mayor promptly. He added, however, that the conference did gool work in selecting the right men to go to Wellington to deal with the Bill as the Conference desired. Cr Hamilton: "It's the first time I have ever had expenses offered to me. Really, I don't know if I ought to take it." To which another Councillor replied there was no doubt that when Councillors were sent as delegates their out-of-pocket expenses should be recouped. The principal Pukekohe breeders and exhibitors of poultry had quite a day out at the Waikato Winter Show, and as some of the classes were for the North [s land Championship, the best yards in the province were represented, some even coming from Taranaki. Many of the classes were largely contested. The four local exhibitors won 34 prizes with 38 jntries, a very satisfactory result. Messrs Dunn and Sons, with 17 entries , secured 10 firsts, 1 second, 2 thirds, and J v.h.c.; J. J. McKinney (11 entries), 5 irsts, 2 seconds, 2 thirds, 1 v.h.c.; V. Papesch (5 entries), 1 first, 2 seconds, 1 ;hird; E. D. Wilkinson (5 entries), 1 first, 5 seconds, 1 v.h.c. Miss L. Howard Patumahoe), won second prize for seed :ake, and J. J. McKinney second for the leaviest dozen hen eggs. A meeting of the Pukekohe Football }lub was held on Tuesday evening. Routine business was transacted. A motion vas carried unanimously, on the propoal of Mr Beatty, seconded by Mr S. Marshall,/"That the money now standng to the credit of the insurance fund be ransferred to the general fund of the lub. This resolution is to be placed beore the trustees by the secretary. On he motion of Messrs J. Pollock and W. Mains it was decided that all players vho are not picked, or who do not intend o play, leave their jerseys with the secet ary not later than Friday night. At , meeting of the management committee ; was decided that Mr Graham's medal e given to the best all-round player, and fiat Mr Pollock s trophy be given to the nin who does most for football on or off be field, Mr Beatty to be the judge in oth cases. Mr W. Pollock is to be the ldge of the most unselfish player, who ' i to receive Mr Brunton's medal.