WAIKOUAITI.

Otago Witness, Issue 2892, 11 August 1909, Page 40

WAIKOUAITI.

j&ugust 3— The annual meeting of the Btikouaiti Bowling Club took place on 29th ByT Mr R. Tempteton was in the ohair, id there was a good attendance of merrths. The secretary's report reviewed the winess transactions of the past year, and Milt with the present D osition of the club ja its future prospects. It pointed out {•t the two most urgent needs for the Bning year were an increase of members Id an adequate water supply. The balance feet showed that the overdraft was £35 2s i; The reDort and balance sheet were lopted. The following officers were elected ir the ensuing year: — President, Mr J. E. atnter; vice-presidnts— Messrs A. S. rbell, T. Reid, and E. Davis; secretary id treasurer, Mr Thomas Reid; General I<l Grounds Committee — Messrs R. Temfeton, A. Heckler, H. Carson, S. R. Smith, ad J. M'Tamney ; Match Committee— tessrs Reid, Templeton, and Fell. A subnmnittee was appointed to consider a ibeme for the introduction of a water apply by gravitation. The gold medal beeen-ted by Mr Thomas Reid last season), (tying bsan won by Mr R. Templeton. that Intleman was presented with the trophy. ad he briefly expressed his appreciation of ie-'gift. It was decided that The unfinished todicap should be commenced afresh early gxfe" season. Hearty votes of thanks were issed to the jadies and 10 tho retiring 1 fioers. JDomain. — The monthly meeting of the bmain Board was held on the 2nd. inst.. id attended by Messrs Templeton, Heckler, jfajwart. Smith, Malloch, Fell, and B. rwln (Mayor). Mr R. Templeton was jected chairman of the board for the Isuing year. The clerk reported that one ina-nfc had not paid his rent for the curHit half year, and it was decided to reime possession of th<? pioperty on the Ist ! September next, a.nd to notify the tenant » that effect. It was further agreed to irite tenders for the lea*e of the sections, id to hold a special meeting on August \- to consider the same. It was decidc-d tat step* be taken to get a bill through wliamenf to enable the beard to borrow oney in order to reclaim a large area of DO lagoon. A complaint from Mr James FGill regarding trees ovei hanging and imaging his property was referred to the *orks Committee. Several small accounts ere passed for payment. August 9. — A combined team composed : Druids and Oddfellows of the Palmersm lodges visited Waikouaiti on Friday rening last, and played a card match iti their Waikouaiti brethren. The line look place in the Oddfellows' Hall, id proved to be a very enjoyable affair. he finish provided some excitement, the cal players scoring a win by the nariw margin of two games. The totals ere: Local players, 27 games; visitors, i. A musical programme was gone trough, and refreshments handed round :ter the match was concluded. The sitors were welcomed by Bros. A. Heckr and Thos. Aljcock, and Bros. Milne nd Moody replied on behalf of the almerston representatives. CAVE (South Canterbury). August 7. — The weather during the lonth of July wa» very cold for a time : a tt of rain am snow Tell, which saturated M ground anc 1 delayed ploughing for a ood many days. On the whole, however. ; was average July weather. It improved n the la&t few days of tbe month, and

J we «ntetred on- August under most favourable conditions. Presentation. — On July 21 a few friends of Mr Alexandei Dinnee met him at Mr Peter Swany's, and presented him with a travelling trunk, a rug, a box of brushes, and a- book. Mr. James Shepherd was de puted to make the presentation. He explained that there was a general desire that Mr Dinnes should have something to remind him of the many friends he had made in the district, and as a small token of the esteem in which he was held. Ball at Motuikaika. — The Benedicts of , Motuikaika gavea return ball to the bachoj lore. There arc so few spinsters in the district that the Benedicts took their place, end on July the 30th about 200 people from far and near assembled at the home farm of the Motuikaika. The manager, Mr Strures, extended a hearty welcome to all. The woolshed, where the ball was held. ha< been decorated with evergreens, and looked really well. An opportunity waif •jiver to non-dancers to engage in a game ; of cards, anc in every respeer arrangments ' were made for the comfort ot everyone. Mr A. M'lnness made ar efficient M.C.. and Mr Stapelton supplied the oiusic. All present were delig-.hte< with the gathering-, which manj declared they -vvouh) always look back upor as onj of the most . enjoyable they had e.ver attended. . Bridges. — The new fcoc-bridge over the : Tengiewa*' ie just about finished. It is j for the use of the settlers on the north side' oF the river. It strerches from rock to rock, a distance of above five chains, and the contractor has made a good job of it. Afc the cliff across the Pareora. at Parker's Crossing, the swing bridge is to be altered so that motor cars can cross over it. In the upper gorge at Maxwell's crossing the Waimate County Council is -going to put up two bridges over the I two streams for stock and light traffic. This i the top road over the Pareora River going to Mowara. | Induction. — On August 4- I went to A 1 bury to attend tht induction of the Rev. Peter Wilson. Some time ago the Presbytery of Timaru decided to constitute a new charge, taking in Albury Cave. Ma Waro. Cannington, and Chamberlain. After hearing several candidates it was decided to give a call to the Rev. Peter Wilson, of Manaia, Taranaki. The ca J .l was accepted, and on Wednesday last the Presbytery met at Albury for his induction. There were present the Revs. Todd, Morrison. Stinson, Black, Dickey. M 'Donald, and King. Messrs Cleary, Shaw, Wright, Bishop, and Austin (elders). There was a fair attendance of the public. j The Rev. G. King, of Pleasant Point, preached, and Mr Wileon, having answered satisfactorily the questions put. was inducted to the pastoral charge of the congregation. Dr Black addressed the minister as to his duties, and Mr Todd addressed th& congregation on their mutual duties and relations. At the close of the service Mr Todd introduced Mr Wilson to the congregation, I and the right hand of fellowship was extended to the new minister as the congregation, passed out. In the evening a welcome social waa held, and th« Public Hall was •well filled, most of those present Tieing the youth of the district. It is a long time eince I have s.sen a more orderly lot of children at a social. Three long tables were loaded with eatables of a very tempting kind, and the ladies of Albury deserve thanks for the manner in which they pre. sided over the tea tables and for their kindness generally. After the tables had been cleared Rev. A. B. Todd mounted the stage ; and Rev. P. Wilson and Rev. Mr Morrison followed. Mr Todd took the ouair. ancS , after a brief address made way for the . Rev. Mr Wilson, remarking that he had j completed his work. There is no doubt -Mr j Todd had a lot to do to get all parties to j pull together, and he deserve? the thanks ; of the oong rogation for his tact and good generalship. All the ministers gave addresses of an interesting nature, and a pleasant even- ! ing was brought to a close b\ the singing iof the doxology. Before leaving this subj ject I ehould like to recall the fact that i th« initiative in this matter was .aken by ! Messrs Robertson and Little. The latter unfortunately did not live to see hi- labour crowned witl* «uece«*. Mr Robertson is entitled to the gratitude of the residents, and I trust that now t.heie , is a church and a setilfd minister in th< district the young people will «up- ' port it properly. Farm Work. — Farmers are busy getting in I whaat and preparing the ground ready for oats and gr^en feed. One i« looked upon a* lacking in knowledge if he ackim- ho has not 6o\vn .vheat this gea-on. I wish ! all who have done so good luck vnih their crops, but I am afraid ecmc are hkcW to he disappointed. The land is not (suitable for wheat. Experience is a dear et-hool to learn in— at least, I have found it «o.