DIPTON.

Otago Witness, Issue 2167, 5 September 1895, Page 23

DIPTON.

September 2.— The beginning of last week was fine, but very windy, which brought the snow down off the back ranges and rose the rivers. The Oreti has been bank and bank for some days past, but still kc«)>ing within boundw, and if it contiauea to for a while longer we slmll be safe from a big flood this year. I must admit we were souewhat icared at the amount of mow that was banked up on the hills only waiting a warm wind or soft rain to rush down on u< and sweep us out of •xiut'nce — not a very encour^gingprospect, but nevertheless one we are at any time liable to. Tbe past week* fine weather has given the farniM'n a chance to g«t on with their sowing and harjrowine, und they are workine evory minute They are bo bu*y thattheyhadno timcto i attend the last meetiug of ihe A. nod P. Association, which was ratker a pny, as Mr W. R. Cameron was on hand with a scheme whereby cur dairy factory might b» opened thi« srwon. However, it is notified that a meeting will bo held this evening for the purpose of talking the matter over, and considering any tctiemc Mr Cameron may have, and it is be hoped the farmers will not be blind to their own interests and Jet the opportunity slip by, as it seems to be their last cViance Thy season being so far advanced, there is little time to get ready in.

M.I.S — Th« last meftingof ourM.I.S. was well attended, and went off fairly well. Mr Whitaker delivered a ihort essay entitled " Motive," which parsed without criticism. Mr Giller read a paper on " Women and the Profe6sion V which elicited loDg and warm critic'siu. Mr M'H-an gave a reading, " Paddy the l'iper" ; M>s Wlmakor sang "Little Nell"; Mrs Doggau, "Her bright smile haunts me still"; Miss Duggan, "Homu and mother" ; and Mr tVhitakeruave a recitation from Shakespeare. The muiical pa<-t was supplied by Mi*B M'Leod (piano) and Mr Whitaker (violin).