LAWRENCE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13008, 24 June 1904, Page 7

LAWRENCE.

(I'noii Oun Own ConnEsroxDENT.)

June 22. Quito .i gloom was cast over tho district this morning when the sad news reached, ua of tho denth of our well-beloved Presbyterian minister, the Rev. J. A. Will. Not by his own denomination only will ho bo missed, as x ho was a bioad-minded.man, with liberal views, and assisted in bvery good work irrespective of crced. Universal sympathy, will be felt for his sorrowing wife and family; and in ■ hi 3 death tho wiiolo district Buffers and mourns with them. Influenza is very prevalent all over tho district at present, and very few families escape it. ■ • Wo have experionccd very heavy frosts during tho mat two nights, which should 1 affect the height of the river, and brin» it down to good dredging level; So far tin's winter the dredges havo not had much chance, owing to tho Tiver being too, high. Business in general is quiet, the low price of grain contributing to tho depression. Tho members of tho Lawrence-Roxburgh Railway League meet our member (Mr Bonnet), prior to his departure to Wellington, ro railway extension. . The High School Cadets are being inspected this afternoon by Major Robin' and staff.