ALEXANDRA.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3047, 26 January 1892, Page 2

ALEXANDRA.

Our Harvest. —Harvesting, with the Lite woather, we have experienced, has been a source of great satisfaction to our farmers. Everywhere the crops appear to be favourable, as no grumbling is heard. The Whatiwhatihoe natives have machines of their own now, ami all their crops of grain have been cut, and mo3t oE it is in stack, with leas than a dozen men in the field ; a great deal of difference to the old times with them, when to reap a small patch of wheat cost the owner more than it was worth in food to feed the crowd of natives who came to wr.rk, and more to look on. Their crop is a very good one indeed, considering the number of years the same land has been under grain cultivation.

Social.—The u-ual monthly social in connection with our public library took place on Weduosdty evening list, and was fairly well a'tumled. Mr Walter James presided, and the following pi'oKr.uninu waß gone through duiimr. thu pwiiing :—Minical selection (l>ian<.), Mr; Hwlps; trio, "Lightly Tread," Misws Allan, Aubin and Mr K. Aubin : sol.\ " When tho Robins Nest Again," Miss V. B.iwden —win very nicely rendered; reading, '"How Harris Sang a Comic Song," Mr Aut)in--an amusing item: song, "The Young and Old Marry," Miss Allan—was enthusiastically received and applauded ; song and chorus, "I've Got a Little List," Mr F. Higginsnn; reading (comic), Mr Cniickshank—took immensely; duet. "When theTigerisaLishing of His Tail," Miss and Mr Aubin—was an amusing piece and well sung; reading, "A Briefless Barrister," Mr W. James—was greatly enjoyed ; trio, "Turn nn Old Time," Misses Allan, Bowden and Mr Aubin—was excellently sung, the voices blending most harmoniously. " Uod Savo the Queen," by the audience, concluded the musical portion of the evening's amusement, after which refreshments were handed round, and the usual dance took place, which was kept up till an early hour.