OWAKA.

Otago Witness, Issue 2356, 20 April 1899, Page 29

OWAKA.

I April 17.—Since Easter the weather has quite broken up, and the heavy rain, mixed with hail, makes us think that winter has come upon 06 with a rush. The poor farmer is in despair, thinking of his crops still in stook. 'Social.—A very enjoyable social and a service of song "Wieck of the Wairarapa," were given in the Baptist Chuich on the evening of the 6th, and notwithstanding the inclemency ol tlie weather, a good number turned out to heai the singing and enjoy the good things provided, Tlie first item was remarks by the chairman, followed by a speech by Mrs Dickie; solo by Miss Glass, " Sing me a song"'; speech by Mr Fcllham; solo, Miss Louden, "Yon are out of touc-h with your Loirl"; speech by Mr M'Kenzie; choic; -i Ring the joy bells": speech by Mr Dickie; organ solo, Miss J. Glass; speech by Miss Johnstone (Kaitangata); choir, " One thing needful "; speech, Mr Dabinet; choir, " Loud through the world proclaim."' In the service of song, which followed after tea, Miss Green sang the sole 'My Father God is at the helm,' and Miss Louden " Throw out the life line." The quartet " Along the river of time we glide" was s.ung by Miss Glass, Miss Dutton, Mr Glass, and Mr Reay. Miss E. Dutton played the organ very tastefully, and Mr William Saunders made a capital chairman. Church Matters.—A congregational meeting was held in the Presbyterian Church on the afternoon of Tuesday last, and in the evening the Clutha Presbytery met to consider the resignation of the Rev. W. Grey. Thore were present the Rev. .Messrs Fraser Kilpafrick Dalrymple, and Allan. The resignation wiu accepted, and the church will be declared vacant on the last Sunday of the present month Things have not been going on well in this church for the last two years, and it is high time the matter was looked into. Time was when *we had a lively prayer meeting every week, and a Christian Endeavour, anci •a flourishing Sunday school; now, all is strif< and confusion. Sadly do we need the " refreah ing showers " in our midst.