The Times. PUBLISHED ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY AFTERNOONS. "We nothing extenuate, nor set down aught in malice." FRIDAY, APRIL 12. 1918 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 367, 12 April 1918, Page 2

The Times. PUBLISHED ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY AFTERNOONS. "We nothing extenuate, nor set down aught in malice." FRIDAY, APRIL 12. 1918 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr John Beattv, on behalf of Messrs W. and K. Fletcher Ltd., will be purchasing pigs at Pukekohe next Monday, at Runriman on Tuesday, and at Tuakau and Pukekawa on Wednesday. A reminder is given of the sale to be held by Messrs Alfred Buckland and Sons at their land sale rooms, in Auckland on Friday next of that well known farm of 100 acres situated at Mangere, the property of the late Mr M. M. Kirkbnde. For particulars see advt.

The N.Z. Farmers Co op. Bacon and Meat Packing Coy Ltd. will be buying pigs next week as follows:—At Onewhero and Pukekawa on Monday, at Tuakau on Tuesday, at Pokeno on Wednesday, at Te Kauwhata on Thursday, and at Patumahoe on Saturday.

The vital statistics for the Pukekohe dibtrict for the quarter ending March 31st last show that there were 35 births, 4 marriages, and 6 deaths as compared with 40 births, 11 marriages, and 11 deaths for the corresponding period of last year.

Particulars of entries for Messrs Alfred Buckland and Sons monthly stock sale to be held at Runciman on Tuesday next are advertised in this issue, as also of the freehold farm, consisting of dwelling bouse and 19£ acres, situated at Bombay, which will be submitted to public auction at the same time.

The death occurred in Auckland on Wednesday last at the age of 7B years of Mis Rebecca Preston, widow of the late Mr James Preston. The deceased lady and her husband were included among the early settlers of Pukekohe, their farm being a portion of the property now owned by Roulston Bros in the vicinity of the show-ground. The funeral took place at the Pukekehe Cemetery today.

The horticultural show and industrial exhibition, promoted by the Pukekohe branch of the Women's Patriotic Laague, to be held in the Premier Hall next Thursday and Friday, is deservedly receiving eacouraging support and promises to tje it distinct success Entries will bo received at Mr Lawrie's office on Tuesday and Wednesday. After an enjoyable outing spent under canvas at Golding's Bush, Pukekohe East, the Pukekohe troop of Boy Scouts broke up their camp on Saturday. During the week the boys availeJ themselves of opportunities to acquit themselves creditably and much appreciated the kindness of Mr and Mrs Golding who looked after their welfare by providing them with refreshments from time to time and in other ways helped to make their camp life more enjoyable.

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The NZ, Loan and Morcantile Agency Coy are to hold a sale of horses at Pukekohe on Monday. For particulars of entries see advt.

A clearing sale on bohalf of Mrs McConachie, who has disposed of the property, is to be held on the farm at Buckland next Tuesday by Messrs J. T. Stembridge and Co. For particulars see advt.

Members of the 16th (Waikato) Eegt. are notified by advt. in this issue that they must sttend the annual camp at Narrow Neck, Devonport, on either May 11th, 18th, or 25th.

The matter of the obstruction of water-courses by willows was considered by the Franklin County Council yesterday and it was resolved that all persons concerned should be called on, where deemed necessary, to ring-bark the trees. Particulars of the offering for the sale of household effects to be held on Wednesday next at the residence of Mr W. Long, Prospect Terrace, Pukekohe, by Messrs J. T. Stembridge and Co. are advertised in this issue.

In view of the biennial election a of Town Boards being due to take place next September the electoral rolls for the various Town Districts are now being prepared and qualified persons should see that their names figure on the rolls or make application to that effect. All residents of a town district over the age of 21 years are entitled to be enrolled as voters subject to the usual three months' qualification, the roll not being confined to ratepayers as in the case of County Council elections.

By the last mail advices have been received that Major E. Wildeblood has been a recipient of the Distinguished Service Order. Many of our readers will recollect in Major Wildeblood an old Mauku boy who laft that district in one of our earlier contingents for service in the Boer War. His conduct there meeting with the approbation of the military authorities he was offered a commission in the army and since then has been one of the'' Old Contemptibles." During the early part of the war he saw much service in Flanders and later was invalided home as the result of rheumatic fever. He has evidently been back at the front again and has succeeded in obtaining his D S.O.

An arbitration case in connection with a share-milking agreement dispute, in which Mr H. C. Hay, of Patumahoe, was the claimant and Mr Joseph Henry was the defendant, was opened at the Pukekohe Courthouse on Wednesday last. Mr A. Hanna represented Mr Hay and Mr J. Q. Haddow acted for Mr Henry. The agreement differs in some respects to the ordinary share-milking contract as it contained a clause referring all disputes to arbitration. Mr Hay, as share-milker, claims he is entitled to a share in the deferred payments retained last year by the New Zealand Dairy Association. The arbitrators are Mr R. T. Reid for Mr Hay and Mr H. Dell for Mr Henry with Mr W. J. King as umpire. Owing to Mr Henry's witnesses not being available the proceedings after formal opening were adjourned until Friday next.

A large company including many " boys " in khaki, assembled at the Premier Hall, Pukekohe, last Tuesday evening when a social farewell and dance was given in honour of Lieut. J. McGovern, who is shortly returning to the Front. During the proceedings the Mayor (Mr H. G. R. Mason) on behalf of the Pukekohe Patriotic Committee presented Lieut. McGovern with a safety razor and on behalf of personal friends also handed him a military hold-all. In making the presentation the Mayor said that they all felt proud of the fact that Lieut. McGovorn, who was born in Pukekohe and had spent most of his life there, had gained a commission. Lieut. McGovern was one of the first who had volunteered and was now leaving the Dominion for the third time. He felt sure all recognized that their guest was a fine type of New Zealand manhood. In wishing him God speed he looked forward to the time when he would return safe to Pukekohe. Lieut. McGovern, who on rising was greeted with loud applause, expressed his sincere thanks for the gifts and for the kind expressions of good-will made towards him. He assured them all that in going away to help to keep the flag flying he would remember his many friends and the splendid reception given him that evening. The musical programme was contributed to by Miss Sheehan, Messrs A. Brown, W. T. Jones and A. D. Young, and Messrs J. Roulston, W. T. Jones, A. D. Young and G. Blake (quartet). The dance music was supplied by Miss Penman I piano) and Mr J. Hindman (cornet), extras being played by the Misses Blake, Fitness and McGovern. The duties of M.C.'s for the dance were most ably carried out by Messrs T. Thomson, J. Reynolds and J. Weston. As organisers of the gathering Messrs J. Kennelly and Harold Bilkey worked most energetically, a j very enjoyable evening being spent.

THE FLETCHER MILKTNG MACHINE. has set a new and higher standard for etiiiciency and service. Besides possessing distinct advantages in regard to simplicity, directness of action and thorough reliability, the " Fletcher" is essentially a clean milker. In this machine air drawn from the back o c the cup inflation does not come in contact with the milk, but is exhausted into the atmosphere thus preventing possible impurities from contaminating the milk. This saves " Fletcher " users from by far the commonest reason for milk being rejected at the factory. Whether in the flush or end of season, whether used on small-teated heifers or hard cows," Fletcher" teat cups do not fall off. They can be assembled or taken to pieces without having to unscrew any cap or connection. Write for full particulars to the Flktcher Mil.kino Machine, Company, Hamilton.

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