QUEENSTOWN.

Otago Witness, Issue 2057, 27 July 1893, Page 22

QUEENSTOWN.

• July 22.— Apparently the electors of the Wakatipu will have no reason to complain of being forgotten by aspirants for Parliamentary honours this year, as so far no less than eight persons have -been mentioned as likely to contest the coming election. I am of opinion, however, that the right man has not as yet announced himself. • Draughts. — The local club seems to be prospering, and the members are beginning to fancy themselves. Challenges have, I hear, been sent to tho Arrow, Lumsden, Skippers, Five Rivers, and Garston Clubs to play a series of matches during the season. A tournament, open to all players of Lakes district, is to be held shortly in Queenstown to decide the championship of the Bounty at present held by Mr R. Stevenson, of 'saliPof WORK.-0n Wednesday, last a very successful sale of all sorts of plain and fancy work was held in the Town Hall. Ihe net proceeds amounted to nearly £40, and is to bo distributed as follows :-£lO in aid of the unfortunate family recently burnt out; £16 to Dr Barnardo; and the balance £14, together with a large quantity of goods not sold, to be distributed among the poor of the district. The whole of the wo»k displayed was made up by a number of the young girls of Queenstown, and shows what patience and perseverance will do. Three years ago Mrs M'Kenzie decided to enlist the services of as many of the young girls as she could get to assist Dr Barnardo in his good work. The hrst sale realised £11 and the second Alfa. This last year, however, Mrs M'Kenzie's class numbered 60, with an average attendance of 45. Meetings I were held weekly. A record was kept of the

work done by each girl, and as showing what even very young ones may do if willing, it was stated that Miss Dora Joss and Miss Mary Sidgar, both only 10 years old, had done work to the value of £5. Too much praise cannot be accorded Mrs M'Kenzie for the trouble she has taken in organising and managing bucli a, largo class. If similar classes were organised in more of our country towns the! funds .of the Charitable Aid Board would not be so heavily taxed. The Social.— On Thursday evening about 100 persons met in the Town Hall by invitation of the Young Workers. The earlier part of the evening was spent in playing gameß of various kinds into the spirit of which young and old seemed to enter right merrily. Refreshments were then partaken of , and as these were provided by the young folk themselves it was evident to all that sewing was not their only accomplishment. The evening's entertainment was brought to a close with a number of songs, recitations, and dialogues. , , Presentation.— Mr M Fadyean, who leaves Queenstown next week for Christchurch, was presented by the young ladies of the tennis club with a handsome gold locket suitably .inscribed. Mr M'Fadyean was well liked, and will carry with him the good wishes of all.