WANAKA NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21529, 29 December 1931, Page 12

WANAKA NOTES

(Fkom Ouk Own Coreespondent.) PEMBROKE. December 28. THE WEATHER. The dry spell was broken on Tuesday last, when nearly half an inch of ram fell The two following days were also showery, 79 points in all being recorded. Christmas Day and Boxing Day were fine. On Sunday a warm ram commenced' before mid-day, and continued until mid-afternoon. The weather is now beautifully fine, with every appearance of being settled. Harvesting of barley and hay, which is now general, was interrupted, but the rain was not heavy to cause any damage. Wheat, turnips, and pastures will benefit considerably. CRICKET. The first cricket match of the holiday season was played on the Pembroke Domain on Saturday The visitors, captained by Dickinson, met the local eleven, qnd won by 29 runs. Batting first, the visitors declared with four wickets down for 156 (M'Knight 44 retired, Dickinson 65 retired. Cousins 21 not out, and H. Collings 11). S. Willetts (one for 12) and J. Mackay (one for one) were the only successful-bowlers for Wanaka. ine local eleven’s total was 127 (R. Little 25, S. Willetts 40, H. Harris 11, and C Wilson 30). Dickinson (four for 30) and H. Collings (six for 48) secured the wickets for the visitors. HOLIDAY EVENTS. The Wanaka Hotel and boarding houses received the usual influx i>f guests from Christmas Eve onwards. The visitors to Pembroke were well up to the average of previous years. Campers arc numerous, and the camping ground on the Wanaka Domain accommodates a large number. The numerous beautiful bays on Lake Wanaka also provide ideal situations for a- temporary residence under canvas. The Wanaka Lake ferry service is being freely patronised in its launch trips to the various islands in the lake. The cabaret on Ruby Island is attracting an increasing number of dancing parties. The arrangements at the island are now under the supervision of Mr J. Mackay, and the control of the launches is under Mr I Norris. The bowling green and iawn tennis courts are crowded daily, and the golf links also provide recreation for many visitors. A fair number of fish is being taken from the various streams and lakes, and are in first-class condition.