WYNDHAM.

Otago Witness, Issue 1893, 2 March 1888, Page 17

WYNDHAM.

February 27.— What the Wyndham folk's are saying: — That " wins " in the draughts column would be much more interesting than "draws," and that there will be a great boom in draughts this winter.

That we are scarcely satisfied with " Civis' " last week's explanation of the " carriage wheel problem," and would like to hear what Mr Beverley has to say on the subject. That "Agricola" is in error iv his statement that stooks should point due north aud south.

That this district is literally swarming with rabbits and small birds.

That trout are doing well in the rivers here, and some good sport has been got this sunjmer.

That dairy cows have clone badly this season, owing to the severe weather experienced, and scores of them are already all but dry. That haryeatwi way be said to to in lull

swing, most of the crops being light. Turnips are very patchy, and in some instances a complete failure. ■

That we have had nearly a week of fine weather — the first we have had since Christmas. We only hope it may continue at this critical time.

That our sporting gentlemen are all home from Dunedin races, highly pleased with their trip.

That the leading director of the Wyndham Dairy Factory, Mr David Doull, arrived here to-day, having made a trip to the old country in connection with the cheese business.

That Mr Menzies is making good headway with the Glenham tunnel, although the outside cuttings and embankments contracts have been seriously delayed by the continued wet.

That a good number of our young men are making tracks for Melbourne at present.