Pahiatua Pars

Manawatu Times, Volume XL, Issue 13947, 27 July 1918, Page 3

Pahiatua Pars

(From Our Own Correspondent.) It is possible that Mr A. McFarlanc, who sold (his farm at Mangamutu, wil take up his residence in town. Mr McFarlanc is connected with many institutions, and reference to these was expressed in the illuminated address given him by the resident of Konini. Mrs McFarlanc was also presented with an engraved acquamarine brooch, and a gold-mounted brush and comb. Anything that Mr Alf. Hayden, Haywards ’ local manager, takes in hand, he does it well. Ada Reeve has not forgotten him, and the way he helped her company in Pahiatua. From Sydney, she has sent him along a very nice gold medal in the design of a Maltese cross, bearing a suitable inscription. The school committee arc about to hand over to Alf an oak photographic shield. Two Pahiatua parsons, each with a couple of children, have been called up in 0 ballot. They are Rev. H. W. Monaghan, M.A. (Anglican), and Rev. H. Cottom (Methodist). But it is not only men who have the care of the soul, but those Avho attend to the ills of the flesh, as a chemist (Mr King), and a dentist (Mr Purdce). Representatives of two stock auctioneering firms were also hit, viz., Mr J. A. Betts (W.F.C.A.),' and Mr J. H. Hamilton (Loan Company). In a previous ballot two pedagogues, Messrs Bringans (Mangamutu) and Thompson (Mangatain oka) received the call to arms. Another alarm of (fire — the second within a week—this time a chimney at the Club Hotel. The brigade were smartly on the spot and any danger was soon past. The fireman made a good save at the drapery shop outbreak. Many of the soldier members arc trying to extinguish the Hun, and in this respect the brigade has also an excellent record. Personals; Mr P. Hansen (Konini), and Mr Fred Moore (Pahiatua) have been to Wellington to say " good-bye 1 ’ ’ to thier boys. Miss Clifton, who has been staying for several weeks with Mrs W. A. Boagey, has gone to Napier to visit relatives, and will be returning here before going back to Hanmer springs. The Whites have sold out their home. Mrs White has gone to her people in South Wairarapa, while Arthur, who soon goes into camp (B class) intends first taking a jaunt down south. The Fire Brigade are losing a good officer in Mr White. He has been very obliging and helpful in assisting functions for church and patriotic causes, and has dispdayed considerable skill in the floral decorative art. Mr A. McKay has his new milking plant under way, and will have about y 2 0 coavs bailed up this season. Mr A. H. W. Baucke and family will be farming on the place. Miss Alice Bottomlcy is hom c again. Her holiday was all too short; she deserved a longer spell. Mr and Mr Herbert Johnson shifted quietly to Napier, after many years’ sojourn here. Herb, is booked for camp. He Avas with Mr J. J. Boagey, saddler, for years, and also on Hayward’s picture staff. 'XTrs Wefb (Tokomaru) has been visiting relatives here. A Mangamaire pioneer, Mr John Barron, Avho has bought a house in tOAvn, is very ill. Mr Ted Sullivan and Mr Wm. McKay have been up to the loeally-OAvn-ed MangataniAvha estate, Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay. On furlough here —Private Juno, well-known round Ballance and Mangahoro. Ot'er three years at the front, escaped without Avounds. He landed at Gallipoli the day his brother was killed. Has lost two brothers at the war. Old friends Avcre very glad to give the visiting soldier a hearty handshake. The Mayoress is again marshalling all her gallant forces for the big Red Cross offensive at the Drill Hall. Right throughout the district an army is being organised. The plan of campaign Avas opened upon this Aveck. The Mayoress is an adept at getting them into action, and like a good commander, always keeps cool, and knows just Avhere to direct the firing. Of course, she has many who can bo relied upon to load the guns and bring up the arnmuntion. Last year’s attack Avas a g-rcat affair, and much valuable booty av as secured. Anglicans had a progressive euchre party, the prizes being won by the vicar, a young lady, and a pressman (a newcomer). A few days previously there was a social afternoon promoted by the leading members. These gatherings are to pave the Avay for the sale of Avork in September.