ONE-TREE POINT,

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

ONE-TREE POINT,

June 30.— The Kennington teacher showiDg Bignsof a fine agricultural taste and having the approbation and goodwill of the committee in the pursuit of his favourite hobby, a concert was held in the school on Friday, in aid of the glebe improvement fund. 'Mr J. H. Dawson made a business-like chairman, and proved the right man in the right place. A mode ately-sized company of mixed voices gave several well-toned contributions, the accompaniments being played by Mrs Gray. A violin solo " The wearing of the green " was given by Mr R. A. Edwards in his usual professional style, with good finish, "Romance" being , his selection in 'the second part. The reciter Miss M. Coupland gave an arousing piece, "Aunt EUoia," for which she was encoredl Her recitation "Tragedy" was very mirth-provoking, and was well- received. In the front rank of soloists came Miss Maggie Crombie with '•' Maggie's secret," which she- delivered in a fine clear voice, and was warmly applauded. A euphonium solo, a novelty here, was played by Mr D. M'Killop. Mr F. M'Donald received .encores for "The Romany lass" and "Rhine wine"; and a very nice song, "Three leaves of shamrock," was well given by Miss Stone. If the house was ever brought down it was totally wiecked by the outbursts of applause following the- comic contributions of Mr J. Hagerty, of

Winton. "I'm quite cured" (a stutterer's exps- ' rlence) evokoa great merriment, and a recall brought " How Rafferty won the mile." In the . second part he gave "Uncle Joe" with appropriate phiz, and was encored several times. Solos were well given by Messrs Irving, George, Alexander, and Misceß Dawson and 'I hornpson, its was also a duet by Messrs Gray and George. A trio by Messrs Gray, Alexander, and Irving was amusing from the contrariness of the subject matter, and I for which an encore was demanded. The absence of refreshments from this concert was much commented on by the audience, and it is hoped Buch a precedent of economy will not be established at Kennington. Dairy Factory.— l regret to say a rumour has gained currency and has got into the press that the Woodlands Dairy Factory may not open next\ season ; but luckily it lacks confirmation. Although it is the fashion at present for companies to go bung, the Woodlands company is not going to follow suit. For the benefit of ultra-mural persons I may say that the finances are in a sound position, and should anything serious take place no doubt the directors will acquaint the shareholders at once. * A Smash- up.— As Mr R. Sinolair, of the Taieri, was driving through Oteramika, en route for Wyndham, his horse shied at the grunting of a straying pig, with the result that the driver was thrown out, tho buggy capsized and smashed, and smaller injuries done— all because grunty didn't hold his tongue.