PAHIATUA NEWS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3133, 9 March 1909, Page 6

PAHIATUA NEWS.

"' I (From Our Resident Reporter). PAHIATUA BOROUGH COUNCIL. The ordinary meeting of the Pahiatua Borough Council was held this evening. There were present:— The Mayor (Mr D. Crewe), Crs F. G. Milne, J. W. Sturton, D. P. Davidson, J. D. Wilson, G. Hawley Drew, J. D. Westlake and E. C. Cox. A deputation from the County Council and others interested waited on ths Council in reference to the footpath from the town to the railway station, and after dealing with the matter in committee, the Council resolved on the motion of Cr Wilson, seconded by Cr Davidson, to grant one-third of the cost not to e:;csad .£l7. Tba Health Officer reported that no cases of infectious disease had occurred in the Borough during the pa.?; month. MANGATAINOKA NOTES.

The local cricket team journeyed to Kohunui on Saturday, and played a match with Kohunui. Kohunui could not stand up to the bowling of H. Per.rcey, wh < was .n got d form, and to?k seven wieketr. for four runs, and the team were disposed of for 24 runs, the highest scure (7) being made by Davin. Mangatainoka compiled 149, Brockett 60, Uurand 32, Chatwin 19, Pearcey 8, and Bacon 7, being the highest scores. Halfway through the match an adjournment Vyas made to Mr Goodwin's homestead, where an abundance of refreshments were kindly provicbd by the Indies of the district, who took a keen interest in the match. The local team speak in high terms of.the hospitality extended to them. Mrs A Barrell received the sad news this morning that her father, Mr Thos. Skudder, ditd suddenly yesterday at Ashley Bank, Canterbury. The deceased had reached the ripe age of 76. A pleasant birthday party was held at Mr and Mrs Cowan's on Friday evening. Singing, dancing and cards made up a most enjoyable evening's amusement. The social at Makairo on Friday evening in aid of the Penguin Relief Fund, was largely attended, and was a nuge success, many asserting that it was one cf ihe best socials ever held in that district. GENERAL. The people of Scarborough are doing their utmost to help along the matter of the footpath from Pahiatua to the railway station, and on Wednesday evening next a meeting is to be held in the Schoolhouse to consider the question of arranging a social at an early date, the proceeds to be donated"to the Footpath Fund. As this footpath when finished will be very beneficial to Pahiatua residents, it is to be hoped the latter will support the Scarborough residents in this much needed work. Court Pahiatua A.O.F. will meet in the Lodge-room this (Tuesday) evening. Sunday was a perfect day here, and scores of people wended their way to the only park we possess, and what is commonly known as the "Island," on the banks of the river. The continued fine weather is much appreciated by the town folk, but the farmers are starting to cry out for rain, as they consider it necessary for a good winter's growth of grass. The Pahiatua Band intend to give an open-air concert in the main square on Wednesday evening, should the weather prove favourable. During the month of February the County teams delivered 1,111 yards of metal on the Makuri road. Altogether 2,8yl yards have been delivered to this road at a total cost of Ss lOd per yard. This includes spreading, breaking, horse-feed, etc, On Saturday last Messrs Gore and Wyatt received letters patent for their "telegraph lineman's flexible ladder." An improvement has since been added to this ladder, which enables it to be fixed to scaffolding, iron pipes, poles and trees. At the Pahiatua County Council meeting on Saturday, Cr Smith complained of the County teams only being in his riding for three days, whereupon Cr Barrell rose and stated that he believed the teams had been in his riding for

eight days only, and these days were the eight day 5 of the Christmas Holidays. The Post and Telegraph Department have written to the Pahiatua Borough Council informing them that they do not intend to take any further steps with regard to removing the Post Office from its present site. I have to record with regret the death of Mrs Mitchell, stepmother of Mr C. R. Mitchell, of Pahiatua, which occurred at Wellington this morning. Mrs Mitchell was an old resident of this town, and for some time past had been :'n feeble health, and only recently went to WeJlington to seek medical advice. The deceased lady was about fifty years of age, and much sympathy is expressed for Mr Mitchell. The Rev. Chalmers Mil! will con-i tinue his week-night services at St. Paul's Church all this week. The annual garden fete in connection with St. Petjr's Church will be held in about a fortnight.