WAITANGURU.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 708, 30 September 1914, Page 5

WAITANGURU.

Own Correspondent. The lengthy spell of lovely spring weather, which we have been experiencing; has broken, and at present we are being favoured with a welcome downpour. The drying effect of the weather has been remarkably pronounced for this time of the year, and the settlers have for some time been anxious to welcome the advent of moisture. The absence of rain has had a verv marked effect of impeding growth, especially to the grass which had juat begun to manifest a young vigorous revival. Judging form the opinion of long-resident settlers here, this spell of fine weather is quite phenomenal, and it has already fostered an optimistic view among many that this season ia to be conspicuous by the absence of the popular and at most timea too frequent "Pluvius." If we can have the assurance that this present rain is limited in - supply, we have pome consolation in knowing that there haa already been sufficient to revigorato the pastures and provide the grass with a stimulus, bettefc able to endure another spell of dry condition New Zealand has been roused to alter) sense of sympathy by the news of the recent sad Huntly mining disaster, The heavy death roll which has resulted has stirred our hearts in human pathos for our follow men. It also has brought very forcibly to our visions a reminder of the very grave risks which attend the labours of those who work deep down in the bowels of the earth; but much as we mourn the loss of such daring nad faithful men; greater far our human sentiments compel us to mourn with the women and children bereaved, who so very suddenly were bereft of their bread winners. In order to raises contribution to the Disaster Fund from the district, the "Comedy Company" are organising a social and dance to be held in tho local hall on Wednesday, October 7th. Card tables arejto be arranged for tho convenience of non-dancers. Permeating every effort that is boing made to make the evening's entertainment a great succobs is the earneat hope that our little monetary support will achieve something in helping to relieve the distress of those who are called to bear the heavy burden of sorrow and solitude.