PAHIATUA NEWS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3095, 19 January 1909, Page 6

PAHIATUA NEWS.

(From Our Resident Reporter). Monday. At the meeting of the Pahiatua branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, on Saturday last, Mr Wagstaff brought up the question of holding an annual picnic, so as to bring all the members of the Union together. Several other members agreed with Mr Wagstaff's suggestion, and it will no doubt be given effect to. The members of the Methodist Church intend to hold a bazaar in March next. Considerable discussion is taking place between the "Squarites" and "Cornerites," as have been nicknamed, regarding the erection of the new Post Office. At St. Paul's Church, yesterday morning, the Rev. Chalmers Mill announced that the Church Session were donating prizes to the boys 'and girls attending the chureh services the most number of Sundays. Notice ■would be taken if any "child was sick, and if any of the children went on a visit to other towns, they would get a mark if they attended service in that town. The marks will commence on Sunday, February 7th, and ■will extend to December 12th, making a total of forty-five Sundays. Mr Mills also announced that the annual Sunday school picnic would be held on Anniveraary Day (Friday next) at Mr Robertson's farm, .Konini.' Drags for conveying the children •would leave the Sunday Schoolroom ; at 10.30 a.m., and a cordhl invi-

tation was extended to friends to attend. As the spot selected is an ideal picnic resort, no doubt a large number of people will be present. The recent widening and cutting off of the sharp corners on the Ballance Road on Birnie's Hilt have greatly improved the road. A reminder is given to farmers and others interested, in the large sale of sheep and cattle at Messrs Abraham and Williams' yard to-day (Tuesday) at one o'clock. Messrs Dalgety and Co., who sell on the same day, ,have also a good entry. Mr Mortimer, who for some time past has been in charge of the Church of Christ, will leave Pahiatua this week to take charge of. a Church at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. A small slip on the Makuri Road, in the Gorge,' caused one of a pair of horses, driven by Mr T. Hodgins, to shy and knock the other horse down. Mr Hodgins pluckily controlled both horses before any damage was done. Had the horse gone a little farther, the buggy, horses and occupants must have gone over the bank into the river below, a distance of about sixty feet. Mrs Taggarfc, wife of Mr J. Taggart, of Mangatainoka, died at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The deceased was an old resident, and her death will be regretted by a large circle of friends, A number of additional sheep have rbeen entered for Messrs Abraham and Wiil'ams' sale to-morrow, making a total of 6500 sheep, including 1,700 good rape lambs, and 800 store lambs. The sale will in all probabil-

ity constitute a record for the firm, and farmers having crops of rape will no doubt be able to procure plenty of lambs. About half of the number are already in Pahiatua, and extra yarding accommodation will have to be provided. A pleasing function took place on Saturday evening at Messrs Sandford and Co.'s establishment, when a presentation, consisting of a silver mounted toilet set, was made to Miss Polglase, on the eve of her departure for Palmerston North. The presentation was made by Mr Burroughs on behalf of the firm and staff. Miss Polglase left by the evening train for, Palmerston North, and Miss A. de Malmanche will' succeed her. It is not ofteu that a company such as the "Cherniavski" Concert Company give an entertainment in Pahiatua. Lovers of music are to be gi»en a great treat on Wednesday evening next, and will be ably assisted in their entertainment by Madame Hooton, the contralto, and Mr Percival Driver, the English baritone. Those desirous of witnessing this performance should at once secure seats at Mr F. G. Moore's. Miss Isabella M. Eames, of this town, was amongst those who passed in the recent musical examinations, she having obtained 96 marks out of a possible 99. The local cricketers intend practising every evening in view of the match against Palmerston North on Anniversary Day.