LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13165, 25 January 1936, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

“A life without animation is a life of death.*’

Farmers are requested to note that the date of the Pahiatua sale has been again altered and the sale will now be held on Tuesday as usual.

Playing in the Wairarapa Lawn Tennis Association's touraaident being held at Masterton, Miss V. Rutherford, of Makuri, was defeated by Mrs A. D. Latham, I—7. in the first round of the women's singles.

The following pupils ol the Pahiatua District High School were successful in passing the entrance examination for the University of Xew Zealand : B. I>. Brechin R M Prussing, Ruth E. Wagner. F R Barnes. P. R. Boy os, AY. C. Leith of Eketahuna. also passed

The. Railway Department announces tin running of ao excursion to Napier and back on Sunday, 2nd February, 1936. The excursion is timed to arrive at Xapier at 12.22 p.m. and leaves Xapier on return at 0.30 p.m. The fares are a<t a verv cheap rate. Details are advertised in this issue.

Gratifying entries are coming to hand lor practically cverv section of the Pahiatua Show, and" the indications would seem to suggest that the 26th Annual gathering will be well up to former years, as interest and enthusiasm never keener, and the membership is making a steady and persistent increase. The committee of the Pahiatua A. «md P. Association will meet on J uesday next, when final arrangemints will be made for the Show. The sub-committee appointed to make arrangements for lhc dance on Show- Night will also discuss matters in connection with that function. Blocks for the chopping events will also be considered and stewards and officials appointed for the various sections. A prominent Auckland professiona! man who lett Pahiatua yesterday alter spending /three "weeks’ holiday, when speaking to a He; a 1 representative, said that next to Hamilton, Pahiatua was the prettiest town in the North Island. He referred to the square gardens and •said the decision to run the railway so far out of town was a double blessing to thes community, and the civic authorities had made good use of the opportunities thus presented. He had travelled about the countryside considerably, he said, and was very struck by the manner in which the farms had been cleared of all stumps, etc., and when the chance came his way again he would come to Pahiatua for another holiday. The ,illustrations fn this week's issue of the “Sporting and Dramatic Review” will command special interest, as they cover such a wide variety or topical subjects, both locally and overseas. Australia’s shark meiiacu is depicted in thrilling photographs covering two full pages. Striking views of Sydney include Manly Beach, the Taronjja Park Zoo and a busy city scene. The lure of the hooches will hove a special attraction and the cinema and social photographs ar e an attractive feature. “Tilling the Bed of the Sea.” the title of the centre double page, gives some unusual photographs of the Zuider Ze e and the problems of draining. Profound interest, will be taken in the splendid coloured supplement of the late- King, which is a souvenir to be treasured for all time. Till' “Review” is on sale at all leading booksellers and stationers.