WAIWERA.
September 4. — For a considerable time we have been getting very fair weather, but on Saturday night it blew very hard, followed by sharp showers on the Sunday morning. At time of writing the weather is unsettled and changeable. I notice a good many lambs in the district, some several weeks old, all appearing to do well. With plenty of good new grass we should see a number of early fat lambs sent from here. Some little lota of wheat are sown, but the bulk of oats is as yet to be put in. As the prospects for gras3 seed do not appear to be too bright, I don't think there will be quite so much cut this season as there has been in some previous years. While on the subject of grass seed, I may mention that I have just received a small lot from friends in England from the parish of Bere-ferers, in the south of Devon. As the grasses in that part stick well to the land — are, indeed, almost everlasting in places — I thought the experiment worth trying. I intend to sow it, aad will report results in due course. I have also given my friends a little with the same object in view. Health Note. — There has been quite a gloom hanging over our little district for some time past on account of so much sickness prevailing, and in some cases death among friends and neighbours. The remains of the late Mrs Cooke were brought from town last week, and buried in the Clinton Cemetery. A good number of the friends and neighbours of deceased assembled to pay the final tribute of respect, | among them being some of her sorrowing lady friends. I called on Mr M'Lean, and was glad to find him recovering from his severe illness. I understand Mr H. Broad is making very slow progress toward recovery. Much sympathy is felt for all our sick and weak friends. i Political. — I have heard very little about the I coming election. I suppose from that we must take it for granted that we are satisfied to leave things as they are. Signs of Progress. — I understand several of our farmers are this season going in for new drills to sow their crops with. I think this a wise step where it can be managed. The question sometimes crops up, Does it xmy to sow manure with the grain? I query very much if it does at present prices.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2375, 7 September 1899, Page 29
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WAIWERA.
Otago Witness, Issue 2375, 7 September 1899, Page 29
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