WAIKOUAITI NOTES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20448, 30 June 1928, Page 11

WAIKOUAITI NOTES.

FAREWELL SOCIAL. (From Oub Own Correspondent.) WAIKOUAITI, June 29. On Tuesday evening, in St. John’s schoolroom a farewell social was tendered to the Rev Mr D. Jamieson, who has recently resigned his position as vicar of St. John’s, Waikouaiti. Mr Fred W. Indcr occupied the chair, and the attendance was very large. Mr Inder dwelt at some length on Mr Jamieson’s outstanding ability as a preacher, and referred to the great regret of all he members of the church at his enforced retirement. He expressed the hope that rest would work wonders with him, and that he would be spared to his friends for many years to come. On behalf of the residents he presented Mr Jamieson with a well-filled wallet. Archdeacon Russell (Oamaru) also spoke highly of the services rendered to the church by Mr Jamieson, and looked forward to his assistance during his retirement in Oamaru. Eulogistic references to the guest of the evening were also made by the Revs. T W. Potts and G. W. Littlestone, Messrs B. Hallett. E. Davies, P. Heckler, R. Templeton, jun., and A. Murray. In thanking them for all their kind remarks, Mr Jamieson said he much appreciated their kindness to him during his stay in Waikouaiti. One_ of the greatest pleasures had been in visiting his parishioners, and it was a matter of great regret to him that ill health had prevented him from getting about among them as much as he would have liked. A most enjoyable musical programme was contributed by the following; Pianoforte duet, Miss Park and Mr M'Clymont; songs, Mrs Te Tan’s party, Miss Mudge, and Mr J. Tait; recitations, Misses Flees, M. Townsend, and Mr G. W. Knight. EVANSDALE SIDING. A much-signed petition for a loading bank for stock at Evansdale siding is being forwarded to the Minister of Railways. The petition points out that, from the monthly sale held at Evansdale any stock to be trucked was at present to be driven to Waitati, a distance of about three miles, over a part of the main highway, where there is much motor traffic. This, in addition to the fact that the road is through cuttings or bordered by banks, in some places running down into water, makes the drive both a difficult and a dangerous one. RUGBY FOOTBALL. At Shag Point last Saturday, Waikouaiti was beaten by Shag Point by 3 points (a penalty goal) to nil. The ground was practically a mud puddle, and good football w r as out of the question. THE WEATHER. A climax in a spell of cold and unsettled weather was reached this morning, when there was a fall of snow. Most of this has disappeared during the day, but the weather is still cold and unsettled. SALE OF WORK. A very successful sale of work was held recently in aid of the local branch of the Plunket Society. The following is a list of the takings at the various stalls, the names of the ladies in charge being given in parentheses:—Tea stall (Mrs Sandford), £2 Is 6d; produce stall (Mrs Timmins, £6 2s 9d; jumble stall (Mrs Lawless), and cake stall (Mir Orbell), £6 2s 4d.