WAIMATE.

Press, Volume L, Issue 14980, 9 June 1914, Page 4

WAIMATE.

Tho Waimate Scottish Association intend to celebrate tho GOOth anniversary of Baunoekburn. which falls on th< 24th inst. Tho Oddfellows' ball. at Morven. Ui a big success. About 90 couples took part in the cranid march. The music was supplied by Mr Noster (piano) and Mr Jacobs (violin), and extras! were played by Mr J. Mc\lecr. Mr Harry danced the sailor's hornpipo." Tlie supper was in keepins with tho general excellence of the function.

Since 1911, the total Waimate county capital valuntion has been increased by nearly £LoOO,OOO. yet not a single objection has been filed in the Assessment Court. This is surely a record.

Tho Mayor invites tlie public of Waimate and district to attend a meeting in tho Council Chambers, next Wednesday, to consider tho question of erecting a public memorial to tho late Sir \V. J. Steward.

I The Vestry of St. Church lias dooidod to start a building *fund [ apart from tho vicarage fund. Yesterday thn Finance Commit tco met an" authorised two experts to report upon the condition of the church buildings It lias been decided to hold a Queen of tho Carnival competition next summer, in connexion with a monster carden fete. Tho Vestry intends fencing and planting the church property 'Mr AY. J. Wills is presenting, handsomo iron gates for tho main entrance. .