DISTRICT NEWS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10081, 31 August 1910, Page 5

DISTRICT NEWS.

(From Our Own Correspondents

PONCAROA. A Ladies' Guild Euchre Party and Dance was held in the Pongaroa Hall on Friday, 27th inst., in aid of the Anglican Clrurcli. Miss Harvey carried off the prize for the ladies, and IMr C. Martin the gentlemen. A very enjoyable evening was spent, and dancing continued till one o'clock. At the monthly meeting of the Akifcio County Council held on Saturday, 27th inst., notice of motion of the proposal to raise a loan of £16,850 was given by Cr. Herbert. The money is for: —(1) Bridging the

Aohanga river at four different places on the Akitio Road. (2). Completing the metalling on the main road* from Masterton to Rakanui, and on the Rimu Road, and the necessary work in the Waikereru district. Also the road is to be metalled from Pongaroa to the Weber boundary. The mover said that the intended loan would mean a special rate of less than Id. The general rate is 3d, but naturally, once the roads are put in good repair there would follow a reduction. A loan is also on foot to complete . bridging and metalling of the Glenora road at Akitio. This road is the connecting link between Akitio and Dannevirke. Cr Burling said that the Akitio' County should look to Masterton, and not to Pahiatua, as the better outlet. Pahiatua had been taxing the Akitio County in the matter of contributing to the main PongaroaPahiatua road long enough. The last payment for this road, which is. outside the Akitio boundary, was over £6OO. The Council received a letter from the Masterton County Council in connection with the Waihoke and Alfredton-Weber - road, stating that the agreement had been duly signed.

The effect of this agreement is that Akitio County pays about £IOO per annum for upkeep of these roads within the Masterton County. At the conclusion of the formal business,' our popular engineer was the recipient of a handsome set of carvers and fish slice and fork, the gift of the Councillors on the eve of

his marriage. The Chairman, in making the presentation, wished Mr

Dawson every happiness, and gave him some good advice (not from per-

gonal which he will

doubtless take to heart. Cr Robertson said h.B had the greatest pleasure

in speaking highly of Mr Dawson's qualifications. The formation of the County was such that only practical experience could cope with the enor-

mous difficulties encountered. This Mr.Dawson now had, and all the Council felt that he had conscienti-

ously done his part for the ratepay-

ers. Mr Dawson suitably replied

NIREAHA.

The annual wneeting of the Cb' o -so '■ Factory was held on Monday npbt, ' there being an exceptionally large number of shareholders present. At : the close of the meeting a payment of U-d was made to suppliers, making a total of Hid for the season, also a dividend of six per cent, on paid-up capital. During the debate on the balance sheet, in answer to a question, the chairman said the Directors were satisfied that ;it was more profitable, and. things went more smoothly, in running the factory on the coiitrac.t principle than on that of paying a salary. The outgoing Directors, Messrs Alberthsen and Hardyment, who retired by rotation, were re-elected. The secretary read a letter from the company's auditor, Mr Hoist, expressing his regret that owing to his new. duties at Wanganui demanding all his time, he was compelled to resign his position as auditor, congratulating the company on its present position, and tendering his best \vishes for its future prosperity. ' A hearty vote of thanks was accorded him for his past services/ Mr Wise was elected to fill the position thus vacant. At the close of the meeting a motion that the chairman, Mr Alberdisen, be given a honusof ten guineas, waspassed unanimously. Mr Keene, in i moving, spoke of the lot of valuable time Iftie chairman had to devote to the company's business. Last Friday a most enjoyable il-.u.eb was given by the settlers to the members of the local football team, in honour of their having won the Bush Districts senior championship two years running. The captain, MiThomson, thanked the settlers on behalf of-the team. Mr A. Quinlan replied. Music was contributed by Mr and Mrs C. Hall, Mrs B. Udy, Miss O'Sullivan and Mr Joli.i Daysh. A special "word* of praise is due to Mr H. E. Watts, who at ..the head of a strong committee wonted ir.defatigably for the success of the evening. The School Committee are getting up a social for the 2nd September, on behalf of the School Library Fund. Mrs Loftgrin, who is shortly leaving the district, to take up her residence i» Denmark, had a successful clearance sale yesterday, at her farm.' The cows averaged about £7 10s.

The last fortnight has been very hard on stock. A good number of young lambs have been lost. -There

was quite a heavy fall of snow here for an hour on Sunday. .

KOPUARANCA. The weather, has somewhat modified after the inclement state of affairs on Sunday, when daylight broke with loud peals of thunder and tor-

rents of rain, and about 11 a.m. the heaviest fall of snow fell that has bedh experienced for & long time, and in an hour's time two inches of snow lay on the ground. Mr R. E. Blade, who has been confined to his room for the past month through bronchitis, is n©w convalescent.

! Lambing is now pretty general, ant! the shepherds are having a busy time owing to the rough weather. So far no serious losses have been sustained.

The willow trees are again out hi their their spring foliage, and several kinds of fruit trees are whiter with blossom, giving a perfect springlike appearance.

CmHTERTON. The death took place at Ponatahi on Monday night, of Mrs Tilson, wife of Mr Richard Tiison, a respected settler of the .Ustrict. The deceased, who was £J years of age, had been suffering from an attack of influenza, and appeared to be recovering. In the morning she was about as usual, when she suddenly collapsed, 'and passed away without gaining consciousness. The late Mrs Tilson was a native of the Wairarapa, and respected by all for her kindly disposition. The bereaved husband, and family of six boys and three girls, will have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. The funeral takes place at the.Greytown Cemetery this afternoon. ' *■ Mr Mostyn Jones, a local billiard player, was successful in winning the billiard tourney at Greytown, which concluded on Monday night. Mr Jones defeated Mr J. Cross in the

final game. The local Football Club, who have won the senior and third class championships, have fixed September 22 ap the date for their annual ball, and elaborate preparations are to be made for the function,

A further game in the local Friendly Societies' Card Tournament is to be played this evening, when the Foresters meet the Oddfellows.

Up-to-date sample rooms are being erected in Broadway by Mr B. Wadham, and will supply a long-needed requirement for commercial travelers.