RIvERTON.
May SO.—The weather up till now has been very V»t and broken, but this morning was flue ana frosty, and it is to bs hoped wo are now m for a nw day*' fine weather. boirbe Musicalb.—A large number of persons assembled in the Elizabeth Point Hall on Wedtmday last at a musical Boiree for the reception rathe bishop of the Anglican Church. A very pleasant musical programme was gone through, and lefresfcments were provided by the ladio*, which his Lordtltip rose aud stated what great pleasure it gave him to be present at an Entertainment of that kind. He also pointed oat What a very exoellent pastor the Church of England psople in tho district had in the Rev. Mr Butterfield, and that it behoved them all to |telp him as much as possibl*. A very pleasant Evening was brought to a close by singing " Ged Gave the Queen." The Mutton Birds.—The mutton-birders have jPjTived with their spoil, and seem to have taken a plentiful supply. These birds are good eating, and decidedly tasty for people with good digestions, but those who haven't this desideratum should take my advice and " don't," as their probounced flavour makes them very indigestible.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2205, 4 June 1896, Page 25
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201RIvERTON. Otago Witness, Issue 2205, 4 June 1896, Page 25
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