WAIKAKA.

Otago Witness, Issue 2086, 15 February 1894, Page 22

WAIKAKA.

February 13. — Harvest operations have been somewhat retarded by the rough weather of the last few days, and some of the crops have suffered considerably. Most of the farmers about have made a start cutting. The crops on the average are short, but well headed. Telephonic— The telephone is likely at last to be an established fact. All the subscribers from Waikaka have paid up, and the money has been lodged, and no doubt the Waikaka Valley people have by this time supplemented the amount with their contribution. The wonder is that the line was not erected long ago, as everyone admitted the necessity of it. Now, however, it is to be hoped that a few months at moat will see telephonic communication between Waikaka and Gore established

School.— The school has been open some three weeks, and the attendance has kept up right from the start.

Greenvalk Valley.— This district has secured permanently the services of Miss Browne as mistress of the school. The attendance keeps up well, showing that the parents appreciate the possession of a school in their midst. Improvements. — The wheelwright who commenced business in the township lately has just erected a shop, and is doing well, having as much work as he can overtake

Cricket. — Last Saturday week the 'Koi cricketers were to have visited Waikaka, but owing no doubt to the unpromising appearance of the morning, they did not turn up. Most of the members of the home club being present, a match Married versus Single was arranged, resulting in a win for the married men. The scores were : — Married — First innings, 54 (T. and W. Ibbotson 14 and 17 respectively) ; second innings, 68 (J. W. M'Leod and A. A. Edge 14 and 21, and eight wickets to fall). Single— First innings, 44 (Topham highest Bcorer with 9). li x-^_x -^_ Concert. &c— A Ci,,£erVi*nd dance "was held in the hall on Friday night in aid of the club's funds, but owing to the rough evening the attendance was Hieagre. Some performers from Kelso. who csme despite the stormy weather, rendered ~*£ru»tle assistance, and their efforts were much appreciated. Next day (Saturday) a cricket match was played with Tapanui on the local ground, that teat) not being deterred by the stormy appearance of the morning. The game resulted as follows :— Wai kaka— First innings, 35 (Harman, not out, 13) ; second innings, 78 (T. Ibbotson 21, J. M'Kenzie 29). Tapanui — First innings, 31 ; second innings, 19, with three wickets down, when rain put a stop to further play. Lunch was provided by Mr J. M'Lean, of the Royal. On leaving the visitors were treated to three hearty cheers, which were equally heartily responded to.