TAPANUI

Otago Witness, Issue 2436, 21 November 1900, Page 33

TAPANUI

November 19. — Our wea_ther appears to have mistaken the season for winter, and, the present -- month has destroyed the splendid 'reputation put up by July and August. Rain almost evers day and 'cold winds prevailing make matter* unpleasant. Shearers cannot get to work, and this branch of labour.Vill be delayed considerably. I hear that the large sheds are poorly supplied with shearers this season, bo doubt" in ' keeping with the scarcity of farm labour. tTurnip land is also ready, and many are waiting:' a favourable opportunity. On Saturday we had a very heavy' downfall otrain, and the Pomahaka rose considerably, whilst some of the smaller streams overflowed their bank?. Volunteering.— The Tapanui Rifle Corps has now got into working ordei, and at a meeting on Tlnirsday""last all the non-commissioned officers, committees^ etc., were elected, and considerable detail busine.% done. No doubt it will be some time before the rifle range is ready, and> the, corps equipped with uniforms, rifles," etc.; 1 but in the-meantimc it was unanimously agreed v to go on taking .what instruction in drill the officers could give until such time, as the Government instructor is sent .along. There 13 " every appearance of the corps taking to soldier-, ing in ,real earnest, and regular attendance at drill and punctuality will be found great factory in facilitating the work generally. ■ "- Cricket. — At Clinton on the Prince of Walea'a Birthday the Tapanui team sustained a defeat by ' six wicket 3. The visitors were capitally treated, and enjoyed themselves immensely. ' Last Saturday's matches had to .be postponed on account of the wet weather. Angling. s—Some5 — Some fine baskets are being obtained in the Pomahaka, and on Wednesday last Mr A. Mason brought home a fine lot of fish. Mr P. M'Cann has a very good record," and up to the present has taken nearly^' 250 fish from the PomahaVa. His best basket was secured on Tuesday last, when he landed 1 41,- the take including some' really nice fish. Illness. — Constable Mathieson has been .on sick leave for some days past. His place is filled temporarily by Constable Matthews. Governor's Visit. — The town is expected'to Bs lively 'on "Wednesday, on the occasion of the Governor's visit. His .Excellency will spend a day fishing, and arrangements are being madeto entertain , him in fitting style. The official welcome will be made by the Mayor on arrival of the train on Wednesday.