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Otago Witness, Issue 1973, 12 September 1889, Page 16

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September 9.— Mr Turnbull, who has been in business here as baker for some time back has, sold out, as he intends taking a trip to the Home Country. This is a. sure sign that our tradesmen are doing well, this being now the third who is going to visit old Scotia.

Agricultural and Tastoral NoTHS.~The weather lately has been all that could be desired for farming operations, and sowing is being carried on rapidly. .Farmers are likely to have aa early spring, as the grasi is beginning to show a green tinge all over the paddocks. Considering the severe winter, stock is looking very well, and there is likely to be a good percentage of lambs and a heavy clip of wool. Speaking of wool reminds me that Mr J. P. Herbert, of Ardmore, topped the Unglish market with his wool.

M. I.S.— Tho fortnightly meeting of the Glenkenioh Mutual Improvement Society was held lastThursday evening (Mr R-. Bell presiding), when there was a very large audience present. The chief item of attraction was an ably delivered lecture on " Pickwick Papers," which was highly appreciated by those present. The other chief items were two violin solos by Mr R. Smith, which were played in excellent style; Mr Stuart, a comic reading, which he rendered iv his usual good diction ; Miss Smith sang two songs during the evening (accompanied by Mr E Smith on the violin), which were considered quite a treat, and which were followed by loud applause ; Mr I). Kobe gave a recitation, " Pitt's Eeply to Walpole," which he rendered in an excellent manner. At the conclusion, Mr T. Jenkins proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Harlock for his very amusing lecture, which was responded to by acclamation. The meeting was then brought to a close after a. very enjoyable evening having been spent.