GORE.

Otago Witness, Issue 2209, 2 July 1896, Page 25

GORE.

June 30.— Not for many years has there been such beautiful weather for the season. It is not like winter at all with the bright sunshine and ''clear sky. Croakers say we shall pay up for it yet, but I think we can afford/ to take the chance and be content meanwhile with the blessings we are enjoyiug. Band Contk§t.— It has been arranged to hold a f econdclasfi band contest on September 23, with the following prizes :— First, £20; second, £10;. third, J25. Quickstep competition— first, £5 ; second, £3; third, £2. 'Ihe Dresden Company hns kindly presented a valuable cornet as a prize. It is probable that solo competitions will also be held, and already the interest taken in the movement is very encouraging. Amusements. — Whatevor else may be said of us', It cannot be alleged that we neglect our amusements. Perhaps it it batter -so, as.it would' i never do if all our young people were to sit down ] "aud mourn the h.pe that left them." On Tuos1 diy the committee of Trinity Church pre&enfced , an excellent programme, -consisting' of music, tableaux, aud dancing. On Thursday the Masonic body give a ball in honour of the visit of the Grand Master, Brq.' William Barron. The affair Wiu a brilliant success, On Friday the Gore Braes Band gave a most enjoyable social, the attendance being large. This seems a pretty good ! "little livt" for one week. Oddpellowshu'.- On Friday the half-yearly meeting was he-Id, when there was a large attendance, and after business an excellent supper was discussed, the remainder of the evening being spent in harmony.