WAIWERA.

Otago Witness, Issue 2168, 12 September 1895, Page 23

WAI W ERA.

Sepi ember 9.— Although we are now in the second week of ISpptcmfjer very little grain has yet been sown. The weather is still changeable, anil in most places iho Und 13 very wet. In any ca«e the sowing will be late, an'i if it does not clear up soon it is hard to predict what the consequences may be. Naturally, matters are beginning to cause some little anxiety, and a Rpell of fine weather just now would be welcome indeed. I notice, however, that the graßs is beginning to spring, especially the new grasses intended for seed. Turnips, too, are holding out well in moat cases, thus allowing the grans to get a start before being eaten, which we all know is a very important matter indeed. Sheep are selling fit very high prices at our local sales. Among the many fine lots sold here Mr Hall, a new settlor, disposed of a line of hoggets at 9a per head. These sheep were for the most part Homneys, with a dash of Leicester— something of the sort I have before remarked on as being very much like what at Home were called Southhams Without doubt this cross is very suitable for the trade here, as the sale alluded to goes to show. I wish success to Mr Hall and his splendid flock. The Fisu Ponds.— Mr Deans is making Eeveral improvements, planting a number of trre3 and making additional ponds for the ducks and fishes. I understand there is some talk of making a very large pond at the top of the present inclosed grounds, and this proposal if carried out would be a great improvement to the whole place. All the fish at present are doing remarkably well. As the fishing season is again drawing near, I hope the enthusiasm will be kept up, and a larger number of licenses than ever taken out. This will materially assist in keeping nur society and its works in the premier position it has so loDg maintained. Obituary.— l regret very much to have to record toe death of Mrs Al'lloble, who passed away on Friday evening last after a lingering illness. Deceased was a quiet, kind, and peaceable neighhour, and was much respected by all who knew her. Her death will leave a sad blank in her happy little home, and much sympathy is felt for Mr M'Kobie and the family in their bereavement. [One or two subjects dealt with by our correspondent are held over till next week.— Ed.]