WAIMATUKU.

Otago Witness, Issue 2251, 22 April 1897, Page 25

WAIMATUKU.

April 16.— Never, said Aragon, "never, ■whatever may be the progress of science, will observers who are trustworthy and carefVl of their reputation venture to foretell the state of the weather." Had that famous philosopher been in Southland during the early part ot harvest listening to the many eulogisms about " oil? grand harvest weather" he would reiterate hi* aphorism. For the 1 ist four week 3 the weather here has, to those whosa crops were not ready to cut during the early dry season, been most disheartening, and to new beginners most discouraging To-day (Good Friday) the weather is like the day, and— but Aragon forbids me to tay auy more

Wedding Bells. — A .study of economy is essential to young people getting married ; hence the Railway department's low fare-* at festive times are responsible for many marriages in country districts. When the "amorous swain," with many a stait nnd stutter, prays his "chosen fate" to nqnie the most eventful day, she clinches her answer by. "And we can. take our honeymoon trip at Easter holidays." Two marriages were cslebiatod heie this w weu cK — Miss B. Buchanan to MrJSvnns, of Drummoix', and Miss Pearson to Mr 51'Ivenzi", from your city. Among the usual waste of rice, collection of old shoes, and well wishes the hippy pairs launched out on the often tempestuous ocein of matrimony, and some of us weie left lamenting. Lecture.— The Rev. Mr Lochore, Wesleyan minister, on the eve of his departure delivered a lecture in the public hall. The attendance was fair The lecture— on "The Rev. Peter M'Kcnzie, the Eccentric Wesleyim Pai-jon " — was, considering that the lecturer wa3 biifferiLg from an attack of influenza, well delivered. The Riverton choir was in attendance, and gave several popular musical selections. Miss Fraser and Mr Loshorc als:> rec'ted in a very taking manner. ll r 1). M'Kenzie, in proposing a vote of thanks, referred to Mr Lochore's immediate depirture and his work here during the past two years. One gentleman, to show his appreciation of the work clone and his sympathy with the Wesey^n cause, gave a handsome donation towards door takings.