WAIMATE.

Otago Witness, Issue 2815, 26 February 1908, Page 39

WAIMATE.

February 21 — Since my la«t let'er tin chief cents of Jiterest to chionicJe in Warmate aie the opening of the new Roman Catliohc Church, for which Dean Regnawlt has striven so successfully, and the opening of the public baths. The church was" opened by Bishop Grimes in the presence of m large congregation, and the late incumbent, Dean Regnault, had the satisfaction of seeing the necessary funds well within^ sight oa the day of ;he opening. The new vicar, FatKer Aubrey, from Hokitika, h«y entered; upon his duties in W«im*te. B*ths.— The public bathe, for -which Of Coltman has so long agitated, axe no^r ad accomplished fact. The Mmyor (Mr John Manchester) opened them in sis usual felicitous style. On Iking challenged to- take th< first leap 'from the- springboard, bowerex, ho

•rfeicieed some self-denial in leaving the honour to a more youthful aspirant for distinction. The 'day's proceedings were somewhat marred by a slight mishap. A boy tin- . tible to swim, waa pushed into the water, mnd after some trouble was rescued by Mx L Thomas. Litigation.— The case Milne v. Shiel has been decided against the plaintiff. Mr Jfilne sold 200 sacks of potatoes to Shiel %nd Co. for £6 per ton. After the lapse of |om« days the sale was repudiated, potatoes taeanwhile having fallen in price. j