DISTRICT NEWS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10116, 11 October 1910, Page 6

DISTRICT NEWS.

(From Our Own Correspondents.) MAURICEVILLE. Mr Farmer, who had attained the ripe old age of 83, passed away peacefully at the Masterton Hospital on Saturday. His remains will be interred in the Masterton Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Deceased leaves a grown-up family. Mr Fred Martin, who has for a number of years carried on the wheel wright business in this town, has entered the employ of a Masterton firm. His brother will carry on the village smithy as usual.

FEATHERSTON. J The proposal to establish a pork factory in this district has been entered into with enthusiasm by the small farmers, and already nearly £IOOO of share capital has been allotted. The capital of the Featherston Pork Freezing Company has been fixed at £sooo—looo shares of £5 each, i Considerable interest is centred in ' the petition of certain settlers against works to be undertaken by the Kahautara River Board, and its fate in the House of Representatives is the subject of speculation. Messrs J. W. Card, the Kiver Board's solicitor, and C. J. Kent-Johnston, Clerk of the Board, will appear before the Petitions Committee on Wednesday. The Literary and Debating Society concluded its regular meetings on Friday night, when a Parliamentary debate took place. Mr George Baker filled the role of Governor, Mr J. W. Card Speaker, Mr M. Miller Clerk of the House, the Rev. H. A. Keck, Prime Minister, and Mr A. J. Too good, Leader of the Opposition. On a no-confidence motion the Government narrowly escaped defeat. Against 11, noes 8. The Bowling Club's Committee will meet on Wednesday to arrange for the opening of the season. It is expected that the event will take place on the 20th inst. The date of the annual Show of the Horticultural and Industrial Society has just been decided upon, the 17th November, being the date fixed. Mr E. A. Laery is the hon. secretary. The first meeting of the newlyelected Town Board was held tonight, and Cr. J. W. Card, who has occupied the position of chairman for the past six years, was re-elected chairman.

A display, under the auspices of the Wairarapa Boxing Association is to eventuate on Wednesday night in the Town Hall. Tha Masterton and Wellington centres will be represented

The Golf Championship was commenced on Saturday, and as a result of the day's play Messrs D. Fenwick, G. Fenwick, A. J, Toogood, and J. T. Bicknell are leading. The South Wairarapa Cricket Club will be able to place a strong team in the field. The players will include { Messrs L. T. Cobcroft, captain, S. {Feast, Judd, A. H. Cundy, W. G. Miller, S. J. Sievers, and W. Hume. Mr W. G. Miller, of the Bank of New Zealand staff here, is the hon. secretary and treasurer. A proposal is, I believe, to be brought forward at an early date in connection with the drainage of the Wairarapa Lake and the acquisition , of land for closer settlement. The in tention is to convene a meeting to discuss the proposition and appoint a deputation to wait upon the Premier. KASPARORO. The weather here during the past week has been far from springlike. Strong north-westerly winds, accompanied by drenching showers, have prevailed during the week. Pastures have, however, derived much benefit from the rain, which was much welcomed by farmers. Mr Snell, who, with his family, has resided here for the past two years, has sold his farm to Mr Garratt, of Masterton, and leaves at the end of the month for "fresh fields and pastures new." Mr and Mrs Snell have become very popular during their stay in Kaiparoro, and their kindly hospitality will be J much missed. I

Mr McGregor has made arrangements for leasing Mr Parsons' farm, and intends devoting his attention to

dairying.

The Makakahi river offers plenty of attraction to anglers this sea ©i. It is well stocked with trout, and they are in very good condition. Several well-filled baskets have been taken, and a local "sport" on the opening day of the season secured the maximum number of fish allowed, viz., i

twenty. jjThe local school was examined by Mr Feming on Wednesday last. Unfortunately, owing to the prevalence of whooping cough, the attendance was low, Mr Fleming expressed himself as being well satisfied with the work presented, and he accordingly gave the children an examination holiday. One of the most enjoyable socials held here this year was given by the sawmill employees on last Thursday. The night was an ideal one for dancing, and the hall was well filled. Excellent music was supplied by Mrs Hansen, piano; Mr Hansen, violin, and Mr Parker cornet Extras were played by Mrs Udy. At eleven o'clock a dainty supper was served. After the interval dancing was re- I sumed until two o'clock, when cloaks 1 were donned, and "good-nights" said d jrnd the pleasant gathering broke up. j

PAHIATUA. The Rev, C. Hepher, who is connected with the Anglican Mission, addressed a crowded congregat ion in the Church of England last evening. On Saturday next, Mr T. Quirk, vice-president of the Pahiatua Central branch of tha New Zealand Farmers' Union, who recently visited New South Wales and Victoria, will deliver an address under the auspices of the branch on the dairying industry in those States, the co-operative marketing of produce, and other matters of interest to farmers. Mr Quirk travelled extensively during his sojourn"; in Australia, and his address should be very interesting. There was a fair number of bowl- ! era on the local green on Saturday afternoon, and some interesting games

were played. A settler from the Hinemoa (Tiraumea) district, in conversation with an "Age" reporter, stated the roads to the back-blocks were in so bad a state as to render it almost impossible to get out. He thought the County Council ought to come to the rescue, and complained of their backwardness in this respect. The Foresters of Pahiatua are enlarging their hall by 65 feet in length, by 35 feet in width, and they are putting up a stage 25 feet by 16 feet. When completed the i 1 oresters' Hall will have a larger floor space than the local theatre.

CARTERTON.

A meeting of the stewards of the Taratahi-Carterton Racing Club was held on Saturday afternoon,, when stewards were appointed for the forthcoming meeting. It was decided to charge 2s. at the outside gates, 2s. 6d. for ladies to the lawn, and 7s. 6d. for gents, to the lawn. Bookmakers' licenses were fixed at £2O 10s. inside and £lO 10s. outside. One new member was elected, and it was decided to dispose of the privileges by auction. So far about £BO has been collected or promised towards public swimming baths for Carterton. In addition to this labour, etc., has also been promised ,and it is hoped that the initial scheme, which is of a moderate nature, will be considerably improved upon. ~ very pleasant euchre party, organised at Belvedere in aid of the confectionery stall at the forthcoming bazaar,. in aid of St. Mark's Church, on Friday evening, was very successful affair.

EAST COAST.

Tlie East Coast settlors gave a highly enjoyable dance on Friday evening in the Kaiwhata Hall, when a large assemblage of people were present from all parts of the Wairarapa. .me hall was beautifully decorated with native plants, and the general arrangements reflect . the greatest credit on Miss Kummer, hon. secretaiy, and the energetic committee. Amongst those present were Mrs. Tatham, sen., Mrs. Groves, Mrs. Thistle, Mrs. T. F. York, Mrs. W. B. Preshaw, Mrs. I. Tatham, Miss Kummer, Miss B. Kummer, Miss Campion (Wanganui), Miss Moore, Miss Webster, Miss Morrison, Miss Bari-er, Miss Dorset (Wellington, Mrs. Mulme (Blenheim), Miss Toogood, the Misses Langdon (2), Miss Groves, Messrs. Tatham, Phillips, Kummer, York, Wills, Cox, Grant, Hobson, Groves (2), Thistle, Wilford, Bennet, Pilkington. Excellent music was supplied by Mr. Frank M'Kenzie (Masterton).'

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