RIVERADALE.

Otago Witness, Issue 2416, 28 June 1900, Page 33

RIVERADALE.

June 25. — The long frost is still upon us, and «11 farming operations are hung up. Such

$, continuation of frost has rarely been seen here before. There are strong signs of a ohange to-day, however, and the glass is falling rapidly, so I expect we shall have a thorough change before twenty-four hours.

Church Bazaar. — This duly came off on Wednesday, 13th inst., and proved a great success, no leas a sum than £63 being taken, one way and another, which must be a source of satisfaction to the committee. The hall was well decorated, with stalls down both sides. In one corner the Rev. Mr Kirkland had a picture gallery, which was well patronised, Miss Hume being in charge of the door. The refreshment stall and Christmas tree were under the charge of Mrs Donald and Miss Mitchell. The post office was ably run by Misses Cameron and Wallace, while Mesdarnes Manson, Bayliss, Low, Kennedy, Heenan, Macalister, Wallace, and Misses Matheson, Birch, Ilprper, and others were indefatigable in decoying the nimble shilling from the male pocket. All worked well, and no doubt are well content with the result. The church ,will be able to buy a really good organ now, and are also going to put a stove into the building, as these winter days are far too cold.

"Volunteering. — An enthusiastic meeting was held in the Drill Hall last Saturday evening to consider the question of raising a new volunteer corps in Riversdnle. The meeting was largely attended, nearly 50 being present. Mr W. A. Donald was voted to the chair, and afteisome discussion Mr Lennon moved and Mr W. Currie seconded — "That a rifle corps be formed in the district." Mr K. Rogs moved as nn amendment that a mounted corps be got up, and not a rifle corps, this being seconded by Mr J. Heenan. For the &inendnient 12 voted, but 22 against. On the motion being then put it was carried unanimously. Thirty-four names were taken down in the hall, and there will be no trouble in "sttiug another 30, which will bring the nun?" ir up to the maximum allowed by the departs ,ht. A Mandeville member was anxious to 1- «"e a contingent down there, to be drilled N ally, only coming to Riversdale for Gov jrnment inspection ; but the idea did not ca h on, the general opinion being that such a-contingent would not be workable. Of course it still remains to be seen whether the new corps will be accepted or not.

Farewell. — Mr G. Cameron, who has been stationmaster here for more than two years, has been transferred to Sawyer's Bay, and his friends determined that he should not leave the district without some token of their regard. Mr Cameron, with his quiet, unassuming manner, made friends with everybody, and always came forward to 'help any movement that was going on. On Saturday evening, therefore (the 17th), a number- of his friends invited Mr Cameron to Gee's Hotel for a social meeting. Mr Jo. Srnaill took the chair, and a pleasant evening was spent. During the course of it, Mr Cameron was presented with a handsome travelling bag, Mr John Gee making the presentation. The departing guest responded in a few well chosen words, and said he did not deserve the flattering remarks made upon him. Several toasts were proposed during the evening, and songs were sung by Messrs G .Cameron, G. Lennon, J. Lawrence, and J. Gee. Mr Cameron left by train last Monday, a large ciowd being present to say good-bye to him.