PAHIATOA.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 2050, 24 July 1885, Page 2

PAHIATOA.

(Prom Our Own Correspondent) July 23rd. Tub weather still keeps veiy cold and damp, owing to tho dense fog that hangs about till late in the day; but in spite of the weather we are still making steady progress. Buildings are going up in every direction, besides many others talked about, The hotel ia becoming a feature in tho landscape, and,, when finished, will be quite an acquisition to the toftn. The new saw mill is oxpected to be in full ■swing in about a week, and to keep pace with the demand tor building material, Mr A. W. Sedcole has made arrangements for an unlimited supply of bricks as soon as the weather will permit. Town sections are being continually enquired for, and some kve changed hands at a good advance. There iB no doubt that Pahiatua surrounded as it is by Special' Settlement Associations, must rank respectably amongst the inland towns of New Zealand, and this is recognised by the Government, as shown by their action in regard to telephonic communication. A petition is in course of signature asking the Government to localise the Wellington-Napier railway through the town. Also against the proposed' alteration of mail service. We are esentially a progressive people and when led by such veteran in matters, political, municipal, musical, Ac,, &., as your old townsman Mr J. H. Corbatt, and" backed by the influence of the member, for Wai* rarapa North, who would dare to doubt our success? ' '': " ' v.. •, It is suggested that as soon as-ppssible we form ourselves into a Town -Board, and then it wilT be'-'a tosen "contest between W. W. McC. and J..H. 0. as to

..who shall' SeatSl&theMayoral" chair. . : _ \Th& : B?hv6L Committee met lost night ftncPgot' through the uauil amount of buaineaa in about the usual time. Our. worthy master hna''returned, looking a|k the betterfor his holiday, and I think 6™ the whole, the children are glad to get to 1 school again, if not ;'the parents are glad to get rid of them.