PAHIATUA

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 286, 31 October 1933, Page 8

PAHIATUA

PAHIATUA, Oct. 30. On Saturday afternoon Mrs Hanna Ciusena Bagley passed away at her residence, Wakeman Street, at the ago of 81 years. Born at Oslo, Norway, the deceased lady set out with friends, at the ago of 18 years, on a sailing ship for New Zealand, landing in Napier about 1869. She was there a few years only before moving to Porangahau, where she married Air H. Bagley. The latter was engaged in mail carrying on the coast between Porangahau and Castlepoint. He was said to be the first white man to carry the mail over that route. There was no road at all, scarcely any track. The mails were taken by pack horse and Air Bagley had to find his own track over the hills. Prior to that (1870) the mails had been carried by a Aiaori. At the end of three years the couple removed to tho Rangitikei district, where they remained until the Alangatainoka settlement was opened up. All- Bagley was allotted, by Government ballot, a section of land at Alangatainoka and with his lato wife- came here, before the bush was cleared, in readiness to settle on the Alangatainoka property 48 years ago. The deceased lady and her husband farmed at Alangatainoka for 11 years and then took up several hundred acres of land in the Pongaroa district on the Waihi Road. They farmed at Pongaroa and Alangatiti, on Range Road as well as Waihi Road. In those early days there were no roads at Pongaroa, only six feet bridle tracks when tho deceased first w-ent out to that district. In 1917 they sold their farm at Alangatiti and retired to live in Wakeman Street, Pahiatua. The deceased lady had been suffering from failing health for about two years and became seriously ill four months ago. For the last six months she had been nursed at her home by her youngest daughter, Aliss Elsie Bagley. The late Mrs Bagley was of a very kindly disposition, with a generous nature which always prompted her to give a helping hand to anyone in need. She was a keen supporter of the Salvation Army. She is survived by her husband, who is aged 83 years. There were eleven children of the marriage, eight of whom are living. One daughter, Airs 1. B. Robins, of Yass, New South Wales, predeceased her mother recentlj-. The surviving members of the family are Frederick Bagley (Castlepoint), Walter (Alakairo), William (Alotueka), Gordon (Alangatiti), Alesdames J. Jones (Ohakune), H. Raymond (Alanlv, Sydney), J. AlcKenzie (Alasterton), and Miss Elsie Bagley (Pahiatua). There are 17 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild, the latter being a daughter of Rev Air Waugh, Bourneville, New South Wales. r , , The following pupils were successful at the recent examinations of Trinity College of Alusic, London, held in Alasterton on October 26: L.T.C.L. (diploma), Beatrice Lucas; junior, Nola Prussmg; preparatory, Aureen Hodgins (honours), Harvene Davidson. Aliss Beatrice Lucas was successful this month in gaining the licentiate diploma of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Alvsic, London, and also of Trinity College of Music, London. The Alethodist Sunday School children s festival was held yesterday. Excellently pained by Air J. J. Boagev, the scholars acquitted themselves splendidly at each of th. thr* e servlets. Occasion was taken by Rev. W. B. Pickering at the conclusion of the day’s celebrations to warmly thank the children for their singing, conductor, the suucuntendcnt-organist (Air G. L Stanford) ard staff. The preachers "ere Rev. G. Knowles-Smith (Woodville) at the morning service and in the afternoon. Rev. K. L. Warren, M.A. (St. Paul’s 1 resbyterian). In the evening Rev. W- B. Pickering spoke on phases of Christ s me and his particular solicitude and love, for the children. The lessons were read by John Lavin and Hazel Pearcey. A model of the proposed new Sunday school building. made by All- J. J. Boagcy, was on view all day and attracted much attention. At the request of the minister, m the evening Air H. R. Ogg briefly outlined the estimated cost and also mentioned the sum received in cash and promises. A speech of thanks to Alessrs Ogg and Johnson (secretary and treasurer respectii ely of the new building scheme) and donors to the fund was made by Hazel Pearcey, whilst the two officials mentioned were presented by Ida Pearcey with buttonholes made by Aliss AlcQueen. _ , Air J Lavin, of the linesmen s stall ot the Pahiatua P. and T. office for several years, left to-day on transfer to Palmer; ston North. On Friday evening the staff met in the postmaster’s room and, on their behalf, the postmaster (Air C. S. Ca.rrad) presented him wtih a wallet containing a sum of money. Deep appreciation was expressed of Air Lavin’s services, and good wishes were expressed for his future welfare The hope was expressed that lie would soon he restored to complete health. A medal competition played among the men of the Pahiatua Golf Club over the week-end resulted as follows: C. S Carrad, 93—26—67, 1; J. G. Swainson, 79—6—73, 2.