PAHIATUA NEWS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9563, 9 August 1909, Page 6

PAHIATUA NEWS.

(From Oar Resident Reporter). Saturday. PAHIATUA COUNTY COUNCIL. The monthly meeting ci'the Pahiatua County Council was held to-day. There were present—Mesrs T. Hodgina (chairman), and Crs A. Barrell, S. Bolton, H, Coom, R. Smith. A. Ross, T. Quirk, J. D. Piper, H. Cornelius. The Health Officer reportd two cases.of scarlet fever in the County, one at Harr.ua and one at Scarborough. A letter was read, signed by several settlers of Ballance, complaining ot stock grazing on the roads. This letter caused considerable discussion amongst the Councillors, one member remarking that the telephone always seemed to forestall the'ranger, and he had a hard job to catch the cattle on the roads. Mr F. G. Moore, of Masterton, Secretary of the Local Authorities' Conference, forwarded resolutions •passed at the Conference held in 7Masterton on July 7th. With regard to making the Wellington and Waiirarapa two separate Charitable Aid .Districts, all the Councillors were istrong-ly in favour of the movement, the Chairman and CI-rk were authorised to sign the petition re separation on behalf of the Pahiatua 'County. >

Accounts amounting to £2,308 6a 3J, including £1,194 13s 4d halfyear's interest on loans, was passed for payment.

The Engineer in his report, stated that several reads in the County •were blocked by slips, brought down by the recent rains.

Mr Cneokley, of Hinemoa, waited on the Council and asked that he be allowed to erect about three feet of his cheese factory on the County xoad, and also about five leet of pipe leading from the whey tank. The request was granted on condition that it did not in any way interfere with the general traffic, and that no nuisance arises from same. FOOTBALL. The Nireaha-Pahiatua match took place on the Recreation Ground, this afternoon, and after a few minutes' pay the ground was worked up into a quagmire, rendering good passing play out of the question. The local team, whose colours are white, were termed the Blacks by the crowd of spectators. The first spell was fairly even, and no score resulted, but in the second spell, Nireaha seemed to relish the mud more than the local team, and had the best of the play. About half-way through the spell, Howard secured a try for the visitors near the goal posts, and - E. Main placed a very creditable goal. A few minutes later Thompson secured the leather, and racing to the corner passed the ball out to White, who scored a pretty try, the kick argoal being unsuccessful. From this out play waa up and down the field, the horre team nearing scoring on more, than one occasion. When the whistle blew the score stood--Nireha 8, Pahiatua nil,. Mr F. Morris had a difficult task •with the whistle, it being almost impossible to stand on the ground, but his decisions gave every satisfaction. The two full-backs were very safe, Foss, for the home team saving his side on several occasions, while Jacques played a rattling game amongst the forwards. By winding this match Nireaha Jiave won the Bush Union Banner, this being the first time they have secured the trophy. The Konini team are the runners-up. The match between Konini and Hamua did not eventuate owing to th bad state of the ground. The annual social of the Scarborough School was held in the Schoolroom last evening. Although the weather, was wet there was a fair attendance. Several performers were unable to attend from Pahiatua. Vocal items were rendered by Messrs Hill and Vosper. Good music was supplied by Messrs Bluett's String Band, extras being played by Mrs Malcolm and Mrs Mack, and Mr T. Selby made a capable M.C. Mr and Mrs Malcolm worked hard in preparing a good programme, and the unfortunate state of the weathei must have been disappointing to themThe funds will benefit to the extent of about £3, and this sum will most likely be spent an metalling the school ground. Another social will

be held in a month's time in aid of the Metalling Fund. This morning the hills adjacent to Pahiatua were covered with a thin coating of snow.