Pahiatua

Manawatu Times, Volume LVI, Issue 7063, 24 January 1933, Page 8

Pahiatua

From Our Own Correspondent. At tho last monthly meeting of the Pahiatua Borough Council there was some discussion as to whether tennis should be played on Sundays on the Borough tennis courts in tho Squares. Cr. S. K. Siddcils suggested that play bo allowed from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays, and this was carried. There was also discussion with regard to tho state of tho recreation ground which prevented cricket being played this season. Cr. P. R. Boagey (chairman of the recreation, committee) said that tho council had not been able to obtain sheep to graze tho ground but had mowed it three times, and to have the ground continually mown for the benefit of a small number could not be expected of tlio council. Another councillor stated that to get tho grass short enough for play the new motor mower was required; it knocked the machine about considerably using it on tho recreation ground. Cr. Boagey stated that he had hopes of getting a mob of sheep to graze it in February. Tho Wairarapa Hospital Board is considering the question of tar-sealing tho drive to the Pahiatua Jiospnni. The Mayor said that he had asked the overseer to report and supply an estimate of the cost for forwarding to the board. With unemployed labour tho cost should be less than if the wont had been done some years ago. The council decided that a by-law be framed for next meeting making hemlock a noxious weed in the borough. Wednesday was again fixed as tho statutory half-holiday for shops in tho borough for tho ensuing year. The Rev. K. L. Warren has now taken up his residence in Pahiatua, having recovered from injuries received in a motor accident at Konini. Mrs. Peter Thomson, wife of the late Mr. Peter Thomson, for many years manager of the local branch of tho Bank of New Zealand, is the guest of Mrs. A. Nelson, Wakeman street. Mr. and Mrs. Streathfiold and family (Invercargill) aro visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McCawe, Scdeolo street. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wilson, Miss E. Wilson and Mrs. J. D. Thomson were visitors to Napier for the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. C. Crewe, Wakeman street, also motored to that town ror tho carnival. Mr. F. Barraclough, a well-known member of the Pahiatua anglers, is on a fishing trip to Taupo. Death has removed a well-known and highly respected citizen in the person of Mr. C. F. Gardner, of George street, who passed away at 10 o’clock on Thursday evening at tho age of 59 years. Ho was the eldest son oi Mr. Andrew Gardner and the lato Mrs. Gardner, of Mangamutu, being born at Foxhill, Nelson, but was a resident of this district for the past 40 years. For a long period the deceased was a member of the Pahiatua County Council, representing the Makuri riding, and he was senior circuit steward of tho Methodist Church at the time of ms dentil. He was taken ill last September and had been confined to his bed since October. His funeral was very largely attended and much sympathy is felt for his widow, son and two daughters. The Ist Pahiatua Company of Girl Guides, who have been in camp at Konini, held a campfire entertainment in aid of their funds last Wednesday evening. A number of friends and parents attended and a very good programme was splendidly carried through by tho girls, ably assisted by their officers. Rounds, recitations, songs with chorus, action songs, a Zulu lullaby, a Maori stick game, Maori canoe song, Indian recitation, community singing and a speech with chorus were among the many items. The weather was perfect for such an outing and the triple row of listeners round tho big camp lire in the clearing in the bush was an impressive sight. Supper was dispensed by the guides, and Mr. W. E. Richardson, on behalf of the audience, thanked Miss Whitcombo and her officers and guides for tho very happy evening and specially thanked Miss Whitcombo and her officers for the very line holiday she had given the girls, and all the care and trouble they had bestowed on tho camp. Miss Whitcombe, District Commissioner in charge of tho camp, on behalf of Miss Austin, acting-lieutenant, Miss Edwards (Palmerston North), life saver, Miss Redward (Wellington Red Cross Association) and Miss D. Day (Makomako),' quartermaster, and herself, suitably responded. Tho camp broke up on Friday afternoon. The Red Cross nurse had only a few minor bruises and cuts to attend to, the health of the girls throughout being excellent.