PAHIATUA NEWS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3190, 15 May 1909, Page 6

PAHIATUA NEWS.

f (From Our Resident Reporter). Friday. Thj Main street on the east side of the Borough squares is at present receiving a good coating of metal in readiness for the winter weather. So far the season this year has been exceptionally mild, and a second crop oi apples are reported in a garden at Mangatainoka, while it is stated there are second crops of other fruit:; in several parts of his district. H&--A. Larsen had the misfortune to \ae a valuable horse at Mangahao, yesterday* through it falling over a limeftone quarry. Ledge Pahiatua, U.A.O.D. met in the Foresters' Hall last evening. Ther-3 was a good attendance of mender-?, and four new members were initiated, three being proposed for membership. The matter of a benevolent fund was fully discussed, and it was decided to institute a benevolent fund, each member .to pay :• ixpence per quarter. The secretary it tha Eketahuna Lodge wrote inviring the members of the Lodge to p. social evening at Eketauna, on June 7th. Other ordinary business was transacted. 'lra caretaker of ths Recreation Gror.-d complains tbat on Saturday last some of the people, instead of goin£ in the proper gate, climbed over two fences at the top corner, ar-i in doing down a portion of wire netting,' which allows sheep to gat amongst the young trees. As the distance from the corner mentioned to the proper entrance ic only about three chains, it is to be ■ hoped that all those going to the football matches in the future will enter by the proper entrance, and not give the caretaker needless work in mending fences. Plans have been designed for a grandstand to be erected on the Woodv'ille Recreation Ground. A similar structure on the local ground would be a great benefit to those attending cricket ' and football maehes.

The funeral of the late Mrs Petrie took place at Mangatainoka, yesterday, afternoon, and the cortege included'a large number of residents. ■- Mr Joseph Stokes, who'has been ill in the Hospital has sufficiently recovered to allow of his being brought home again to his father's residence. The lady friends of the members of the local Fire Brigade are inaugurating a social to take place at an early date, the proceeds'of which will be devoted to the Brigade's funds. The Banner matches in connection with the Bush Rugby Union will start to-morrow Saturday), and considerable interest is being taken in the match between the local Club and Mangatainoka, to be played on the Recreation Ground. On June sth, C. R. Mitchell and Co. will offer for sale 80 acres of splendid level land, situated between the Borough and the railway station, and now in the occupation of Mr A; Yule. Particulars of the property are.advertised in this issue, and further particulars can be obtained on application at the "Mart" in Wakeman street.

A business that is rapidly expanding in this town is ' that conducted by Mr J. K. Carpenter, boot and shoe importer. Closa attention to business, combined with dependable goods and reasonable prices has served to build up a . large clientele, not only in Pahiaua, but throughout the whole of the surrounding districts. For the coming winter -weather Mr Carpenter has made a •special importation of thoroughly serviceable footwear for men* women and children, and as he purchased the goods' from the manufacturers for spot cash, received a special discount, on ordinary rates. His customers, are to share in this saving in the way of cheaper prices, but with no deterioration in the quality of the goods.