DUNBACK.

Otago Witness, Issue 2355, 13 April 1899, Page 29

DUNBACK.

April 10. — At the invitation of the young men of Green Valley, Mr Duncan Wright, of Dunedin, delivered a lecture last w«ek in the Green Valley schoolhouse on "The Power of Music and Song." There was an excellent representation of the families of the district. The Rev. W. Panton Brown occupied the chair, and said the lecturei needed no introduction at his hands, as he was so well known in the district. The lecture was^on Btrictly popular lines, and the audience g"ave eager attention. Many incidents, taken from the lecturer's long experience and travels, were quoted to show" the influence, amongst all classes and in all sorts of places, of music and song. Mr Wright sang some of our best sacred songs and solos, and some of the local talent supported him by singing pieces and choruses of well-known hymns. There were altogether over 12 different selections, so that there could be no such thing as wearying or yawning ovex the lecture, which was lively and bright throughout. Mr Bailey proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Wright, which was carried with acclamation, ana a vote of thanks to the chairman brought a plea-Ban*°-evening to a close. The proceeds were in aid of the local library funds. Ecclesiastical. — On the Sunday following Mr Wright held a special service "in the Bchoolhouse. There was a good attendance, and great attention was paid to the address. U.ne usual service during the afternoon was taken by Mr Blah, a young student from Dunedin. Harvest. — The warm weather we have hod for a fortnight terminated on Thursday morning, when a thick fog and rain frorr the east came on, and lasted until midnight on Sunday. A good deal of, rain fell, 'which will have a bad effect on the unthreshed stacks, if not properly built. There is still a good deal of grain to thresh about here yet, but no mill can be had, as they are all away down the valley. . -