LUMSDEN.

Otago Witness, Issue 2896, 15 September 1909, Page 39

LUMSDEN.

September 13.-The weather has been cold and showery for the past week, causi£? quite a check to sowing operations Sunday broke out fine ar.rf sunny and thereJs jrow every appearance of a change f°TesnisL^-The season has now opened, with much enthusiasm, and the tennis promises to be a permanent institution. Football.—The annual match Eastern v. Northern was played at Riversdale on, Wednesday last, under most unfavourable weather conditions. The ground was tsiiupry a quagmire. Thr northtsjn team was composed of players from Waikaia, Balfour, Riversdale, and Lumsden (seven picked from this club, Kali of then? being of the Smail family). The Northerners won a hard-contested game by 5 points to 3 points. The contestants, in marching off the field, presented a pitiful picture. Of course., "rfc is all in the game. Wedding Bfiflls.—Mies Kitty M'l.eod, of this town, was married to Mr Lmklater. of Dunedun, on Wednesday, Ist mst. lhe marriage ceremony was performed by Mr Marshall, of BaTfour, at the Lumsden Presbyterian Church, a large number of old and youiw? fronds being present. After the marriage the near relatives of the bride and bridegroom eat down to a sumptuous breakfast at the residence of the brides parents, wihen the customary programme on such occasion wae duly carried out. Oddlellowalup.—The half-yearly meeting of the Southland district was held at Riversdale on "Wednesday, clots on 40 delegates, including district officers, beins present. The Grand Slasler (Mr J. Henry, of Mataura), in Tiie address, referred to the slow progress, if any. made by the Manchester Unity Order during the past .12 months. After the meeting all the delegales and officers were most elaborately entertained by tihe Riversdalp Lodge at a very enjoyable concert, and a sumptuous supper. You.r humble servant, on behalf of colleagues and self, desires tc record sincere gratitude for all the kindness and attention^ shown us by all the members of the Riversdale Lodge, and by P.P.G.M.. Bro. Smail and family in particular. The general arrangements were among the be6t of any similar gathering of the kind aft which I have had the honour of being present. This is attributable to Bro. Smail's enthusiasm as an Odd Fellow. He was greatly assisted by Mrs and the Misses Sm&iil, in making the function so great a success. Medical.—The friends «nd acquaintances of Dr Todd will be pleased to learn that he has purchased Dr M'Hroy's residence and practice im Luinsden and neighbouring districts, and will take it over in December next.