The Times. PUBLISHED ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY AFTERNOONS. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. 1917 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 314, 28 September 1917, Page 2

The Times. PUBLISHED ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY AFTERNOONS.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. 1917 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

"We nothing extenuate, nor let down auoht in malice

Messrs Buekland and Sons are to hold their ordinary monthly sale of stock at Tuakau on Thursday next A trial run of the electric light in Pukekohe took place yesterday afternoon, but only low voltage was operated on. The test proved satisfactory but with various adjustments still to be earned out the commencement of public lighting is likely to be delayed until next Wednesday. The usual 'Xmas subscription list in aid of Dr. Barnardo's Homes has been opened at the Pukekohe branch of the Bank of New Zealand and the Manager (Mr H. Bockett) will lie glad to acknowledge the receipt of subscriptions. A capital entry has been secured by the N.Z. Loan & M.A. Coy. for their special bull fair to be held in their yards at Pukekohe to-morrow (Saturday). Particulars of the same will be found in an advt in this issue and the attention of d;iiry farmers is particularly called thereto.

Miss Eita West, of Pukekohe, was one of three candidates in the elemontary section who passed " with distinction " tho examination of tho Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College <>f Music recently conducted in Auckland by Mr A. IT. Lindo and at the same examination Miss Muriel Lysnar, of Pukekohe, also passed in the elementary section.

The retailer of religious tracts, named Victor Johonson, a native of Finland, who was arrested in Pukekohe last week on a charge of having used seditious language, was yesterday brought up on remand in the Auckland Police Court and on the application of the police was further remanded to appear before the Magistrate at Pukekohe on Thursday next.

On behalf of the Associated Board of the Koyal Academy and Koyal College of Music, London, Mr A. 11. Liiido, win recently arrived in NewZealand from England, carried out an examination at Pukekohe on Wednesday. Eighteen candidates presented themselves for examination and whilst generally expressing his satisfaction with the perform ances given the Examiner commented on the fact that touches in some instances were weak, chieil\ due to inferior pianos being used for practices. Ho advised that if the pupils were to do themselves justice good instruments w»re necessary, oven for practices. Subsequent to the examination Mr Lindo gave a private recital at Miss Millicent Taylor's studio and on behalf of the gathering present was thtnked by the Kev. S. Ni.\(,n for the musical treat afforded. In reply, Mr Lindo expressed his intention of, circumstances permitting, giving a public recital in Pukekohe about 'Xuias in i*ill nf the Kod Cross Fund.

Among the party who returned by a steamer that reached Auckland last Tuesday were Lieut. C. W. Rule (Otahuhu), Pte John W. Bennett (Papatoetoe), Pte Percy R. Smith (Clevedon) and Pte Chas. E. Williams (Onewhero). The annual entertainment promoted by the Pukekohe Girl Scouts will take place in the Premier Hall, Pukekohe, on Tuesday, October 9th, when the proceeds will be devoted to the Y.M.CA. Trench Comforts Fund. The arrangements are as usual in the capable hands of Miss N. Williams and as a most attractive programme will be submitted cordial public support should be assured to the function.

The transformation of Paerata railway station into an " island" platform in order to make provision for the Waiuku line requirements is now in progress and trains now pass along tho western side of the station, instead of the eastern side as formerly whilst alterations now being carried out on the main line.

The NX Farmers' Co-op Bacon & Meat Packing Company advertise in this issue dates and places at which they will be buying pigs from October Ist to 11th inclusive. Purchases at Onewhero have necessaiily had to be temporarily suspended owing to the services of a carting contractor being unobtainable.

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In a letter dated August 4th from "Somewhere in France" Pte C. Hamilton (popularly known in Pukekohe as "Cookie") writing to a member of the " Times " staff says : " To my surprise whilst resting in a dug out at and looking over a few old papers I came across a " Times "' and was pleased to make the acquaintance of some Pukekohe news. lam sorry to mention that J. O'Malley was gassed but 1 do no know if it was very severe."

The Pukekohe Bowling Club's green is already in great trim for the opening of the season which will take place on Saturday of next week, and the excellent condition of the turf is testimony to the able handiwork of the Green superintendents (Messrs M Wright and G H. Armstrong). The pathway leading to the pavilion has through a working-bee of members been rendered most picturesque as it is studded with a series of arches composed of tree fern posts, around which creepers will in due course entwine.

In the Auckland Magistrate's Court on Tuesday last Skeates and White, motor importers of Auckland, (Mr Wyatt), claimed from D. Fausett, land agent, Pukekohe (Mr Mahony), the sum of £7 10s for goods sold and delivered. The evidence for the plaintiffs showed that defendant asked the plaintiffs to import a gear box for his motor car. In the meantime, however, the car was burned, and defendant refused to accept liability for the gear box. The defence was that as plaintiffs claimed to havo spare parts in stock, if they had had the gear box when lie wanted it he would have used it. but when his car was burned it was no use to him. Judgment was given for plaintiffs for the amount claimed.

Mr William Shaw, a drover in the employ of Messrs Dalgety & Co. and a resident of Onewhero, met with a serious accident last evening by being thrown from his horse whilst riding along the Buckland road, near Pukekohe. No one witnessed the occurrence but Mr James Wylie, whose residence is close by the scene of tho accident, found Mr Shaw lying on the road in an unconscious condition. He was taken into Mr Wylie's residence and Dr Bronte, who was summoned by telephone from Pukekehe, found that the unfortunate man had sustained a frac ture of the base of the skull. A motor car was requisitioned and Mr Shaw was conveyed by Constable Thornell to the Auckland hospital.

The horseman who was captured between Bombay and Paparata last Friday by Ser£t. Cowan, after a chase in a motor-car, was brought before Mr E. Page, S.M , in Auckland yesterday and charged, under the name of Robert Jas. Bryden, alias Woodward (29), that at Drury oil Soptember l'Jth he stole a horse, valued at £25, the property of Charles Waugh. He was also charged that on September 6th he a watch and chain and that at Auckland on September 13th and September 22ml he broke and entered the house of Margaret Somers and stole household goods and furniture. Accused was remanded to appear at Papakuraon the first charge on Monday next i'he breaking and entering charge is a sequel, the incident of Mrs Bomere, after a few days' absence from her home on a visit to friends, returning home to find that when she was away the house had been stripped of furniture and furnishings.

A sacred concert and violin recital is to be given on Sunday next at S 1") n in. Rafter the Church services) in the Premier Flail, Pukekohe, in which the principal performer will he the talented young Kussian violinist, Henri de Lissac. Admission will be free, a silver collection being taken at the door. Speaking of a performance given in Christchurch by Henri de Lissac, who in different parts of the Dominion has materially aided patriotic funds, the "Christchurch Press" says: "The advertised time of starting was 8.15. At 8 o'clock every seat had been taken and there wore fully MO people standing outside the hall, while H'O were accommodated on the large stage. Ilenri de Lissac ful y justtijd all that had been claimed for him. He was the won dor of all present During the concert ho rendered some most difficult numbers. That his audience were delighted was clearly demonstrated for each item was followed by an imperative demand lor more.

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