WAITANGURU.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 638, 28 January 1914, Page 6

WAITANGURU.

Own Correspondent. The good old summer time is favouring us with an abundance of dry weather, and its effectiveness is being proved on all sides. How remarkable is the vast change which summer effects. Not only does it clothe the country in a new garb thereby making it the more attractive, but it renders to mankind the inspiration that life is worth living. Though he is not always prepared to admit this fact, that life is worth living, and often endeavours to annihilatn his belief of it: strangely he still lives and would pursue the last resort in order to preserve his ilfe. It is but a very few months ago since I heard men utter sentences which, if taken seriously in their literal meaning, would impress one with the idea that more souls would soon be caßt into eternity; but the same men are living to-day, and are rejoicing in the fact that they are alive. It is most strange, beyond dnubt, that man who holds such towering opinions of his prowess, can be so completely overwhelmed by a change of season or even by a change of climatic conditions. Men who but a short time ago were indulging in violent condemnation of the excessive rainfall are to-day uttering complaints about what they term excessive heat. But,shanks to Providence, that man haß not been entrusted with the ruling of the seasons and the distribution of rain, wind, and moisture. The dry spell in thn district haß made wonderful transformation. What appeared a few months ago to be an unknown and uncared-fc- back block dis rict is now a quiet, pleasant and peacpful settlement. Good roads have substituted the impassable highways, vehicles have replaced pack horses, and where everything was formerly incentive to gloominess, coidneaß, and loneliness, it is now delightful, pleasant and inviting. Bush fires are raging in every direction, no damage as yet having been sustained, either to stock or settlers' dwellings. Owing to unfavourable weather conditions during previous seasons, many settlers are taking advantage of the dry weather and are running no risk.

The Bupply of cream to the dairy factory is keeping up to expectations. The monthly meeting of directors was held on the 20th inst.

The Comedy Company anticipate holding another social and dance in the local hall on the evening of February 10th, in aid of the hall funds. Ab this is for a good cause, we hope to see a large gathering present.

Several persons from this district, amongst them being Miss E. Armstrong, Mesdames J. Barrett and C. Thrush, Messrs N. Thomas, Murphy, E. F. Brider, and E. W. Thrush, journeyed to Marokopa on the 16th inst. for the purpose oE atttending Mr E. C. Stanley's dance, held in connnection with the opening oE his new store. They report having had an excellent time, and speak highly of the hospitality which was extended to them.