OWAKA.

Otago Witness, Issue 2363, 8 June 1899, Page 28

OWAKA.

May 29. — Although last week was foggy and depressing, we are enjoying seasonable winter •weather, frosty nights and sunnjt days. The 24th turned out a showery day, tut, notwithstanding that, a good number took advantage of the' cheap fares to take a run to town. Obituary. — A very sudden death occurred at Purekireki last week. Mrs Gillespie, an old resident of the district, while in the act of milking a cow, suddenly dropped dead. I believe the cause of death was paralysis of tho brain. Much sympathy is felt for the family in their sad bereavement.

"Weddings.— l have the pleasure of recording two v/ecldings this week. On the 23rd Mr C. Callum -was united in wedlock to Mis 3 Horan, both of this district. The ceremony was performed by the Eev. Father O'Neill, this being the first wedding in the Roman Catholic Church. The other was that of Mr J. Forsyth. to" Miss Anderson, both of Katea. I wish the contracting parties long life and prosperity. Perthshire. — Much pleasure and relief were felt when it became known among Mr Blair's numerous friends that the Perthshire had been found. Mr Blair's son is chief engineer on laoard, and the family must have spent an anxious time while waiting for news. Leaving. — We are about to lose one of Sl*

most-respected J.P.'s. It is over 20 years since ■iMr and Mr& Dabinett came to this district, -and during that time Mrs Dabinett has been .a ministering angel among orphans and the poor, while Mr Dabinett has been doctor and dentist, not only for this district, but for miles around. A worse calamity could hardly ■befall us than losing these beloved residents. Mr Challis, our local nurseryman, has, I hear, sold out to Mr Smith (of Deborah Bay). In losing Mr Challis Owaka sustains the loss of an honest, industrious man. I believe the locality is not suitable for fruit-growing, and pur friend will* I fancy, try a more congenial climate.

Police Station. — I hear that we are soon to have "the man in blue" dwelling in our midst. Since we had prohibition in this district things are very quiet. Certainly there are plenty of larrikins, who are a great trouble, in the place, but,, taking it altogether, I think ihe officer of the law will have an easy time of it. Building. — I notice that Mr Blair's successor (Mr Smith) is {retting up a fine new house on the old powder mill site. Messrs M'Lean find Co. are the builders.

"Major M'Cartney .. Mr Win. Geary .. Mr P. Ryan Mr L. D. Robertson Mr J. M.'Tain«>h .. Mr Jas. Riaaie .. yds. yds. .. 3D 19 .. 06 26 .. 28 20 ..24 30 . . 20 27 .. 28 22 yds. TL 29 — 78 25 — 77 28 — 71 16 — 70 15 — 68 20 — 65