TUAPEKA MOUTH.

Otago Witness, Issue 1975, 26 September 1889, Page 17

TUAPEKA MOUTH.

September 24.— The weather here at present is very cold and wintry. I might say it is the first real winter weather experienced here this seaaon, with the exception of the severe frost some time ago. The roads are in splendid order, except a few very bad holes near Tuapeka Mouth, some of these being of such dimensions that it is not safe to drive a dray through them. It is a disgrace that such a state of affairs should exist in a district like this, where so much splendid gravel is to be got within aquarter of a mile. Should the member for this riding read this I h->pe he will take the hint. Another matter I might met.tion ib the very unsafe condition of Orookburn bridge. It is in fact uosnfo for light traffic, only the centre beams supporting the decking, tho outside beams being completely rotten. Thk BxvEß.—The sudden rise of the river has put

[ a Btop to all further operations until next winter, as it is very improbable it will fall before then. However, a good deal of very useful work has been done, for which we are grateful. Bumnt.— The rabbits are osce more to he Been in large numbers, half-grown ones frisking about everywhere. Now is tho time for our rabbit inspectors to be on the alert and distribute ferrets wholesale. Warm weather may coon be expected, which is greatly in favour of ferrets. Amusements.— An entertainment was held here on the evening of the 13th September, in aid of a very old settler, Mr John Taylor. Financially, it proved the best held here for a very long time. The farce, " United States Mail," was billed, the characters being: -Sam, John Gilliand; Wagner, Charles Edwards j Lucy, C. Gilliand ; Mra Nipper, E. Gilliand. This was followed by a laughable farce, " Darkeys v. Chinkeys." Songs were sung at intervals by Messrs Porter, Smith, Kennedy, M'Corkindale, Edwards, Gilliand (2). Miss Richards also sang " White Lilies," very nicely. Mr Charles Edwards deaerves praise for his manipulation of the cornet. At the conclusion, Mr Jno. Gilliand came before the curtain and thanked the company for their attendance, and proposed a vote of thanks to Misses Richards, Anderson, and Porter, for the very able manner they had canvassed the district, also to the residents out of the district who had responded so liberally. A hearty vote of thanks was passed. The room was then cleared and dancing was kept up until daylight ; music was supplied by Messrs Neoff and Girvan (violin), Taylor, Smith, and Gilliand (accordion). Mr C. Gillian rb M.C. gave entire satisfaction. The sum of £8 10s was taken, leaving nearly £8 clear of expenses. •