DUNBACK.

Otago Witness, Issue 2202, 14 May 1896, Page 31

DUNBACK.

May 11.— Tbe annual meeting of householders in Dunback was held on the 27th ult. There was a good attendance; Mr J. Ritchie occupied the chair. , The report and balance sheet, which showed a credit balance of £2 163 9d, were adopted as read. The following were nominated as members for the onsuinsr year, the first seven being elected :— Messrs A..Baggott, J. Riddle, R. Wright, J. M'Lew, D M. Phillips, A. Batter*by,J Murray, D. Murray, sen., J. Duncan, aud W. M'Culloch. At the first meeting of the new committee Mr D. M. Philip was elected chairman and Mr J. Riddle clerk and treasurer. A vote of thanks was passed to Me-srs James Ritchie and James M'Farlaue, retiring members, for their past services. Mr Ritchie had been a member of the committee, since the school comraencud -»ome 16 years ago, — and Mr M'Farlane had held office for eight yeacs. Both gentleman took an active part in all work in connection with the Bchool.

Conckrt.— A concert and dance in aid of the Brunner relief fund was held iv Glover's Hall on Friday, Bth iost. The attendance was very satisfactory, considering that a shower of rain came on in the evening, and, I understand, kept a number away who would have hart to come a distance. The chair was ocsupied by Mr D. Phillips, who in a few words stated the object of the gathering. He said the proceeds would be handed over to Mr. D. Kennedy, who was appointed collector for this* distiict. The conceit was in every way a success, Uie net proceeds to be banded over being £9. The committee who originated and carried out the arrangements were Messrs D. M. Phillip3, J. Philip, jun., George Ross, jun., W. Ross, W. M'Cullooh, James Sim, John Sim, J. Riddle, J. Murray, and J. Milk (secretary) Owing to the length of the programme it was resolved to dispense with enemva, but the rule had to be broken in the c^se of Mr A. Cooper, who had to respond to an undeniable encore. Mr J. Murray acted as MC. At interval*- during the dances., songs were contributed by MessrJ Borthwifk,. Cooper, and Jame", and Miss Doyle (P.ilroert.ton) contributed a recitation entitled "On the frontier" iv a very able mann°r.