WOODLANDS.

Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 35, 31 March 1894, Page 12

WOODLANDS.

(From our Own Correspondent). Harvesting is all over now around here, and the greater hulk of the crop is stacked. On the whole the weather was not too unfavourable for this sort of work Rabbit-preserving is in full swing, and owing to a plentiful supply of rabbits, some late hours have been the rule for some few nights. I believe about 60 men find employment at the works, and the monthly pay sheet will be an extensive one no doubt, with so much additional time. The dairy factory is doing well, milk coming’ in freely, and a large consignment of cheese was railed off the other day. On Wednesdajp licensing- matters created a little stir, and some 67 voted. Both parties were active in distributing leaflets showing how to vote, and it is entirely due to this fact that there were no informal votes. The result locally is 40 for no licenses, 7 for reduction, and 20 for as at present. With respect to accommodation licenses, 22 for as at present, 7 for reduction, and 38 for none at all. With respect to bottle licenses, 20 for as at present, 7 for reduction, and forty for none at all. The temperance committee obtained tlie largest number of votes, their figures ranging from 40 to 45, while the highest number cast for any moderate was 23. At Rimu 43 for no licenses, 2 for decrease, and 11 for the present state of affairs, was the expression of opinion, and the temperance men were accorded an ove i• w helming major it y. On Tuesday evening, a congregational meeting was held, having for its object the settling of the vacancy in the local pulpit. Representatives from Mabel were present, but the meeting was not notable for either enthusiasm or attendance. It was found that out of three candidates named the vote was pretty equally divided between the Revs. Miller and Eissett. It was decided to appoint two commissioners to represent the congiegrations before the Presbytery, with the view of asking this body to moderate in a call to one or other of the above candidates.