WAIKOUAITI.

Otago Witness, Issue 2467, 26 June 1901, Page 49

WAIKOUAITI.

June 24. — The Borough Council met on the 19th inst., when a letter was received from Mr Jamison stating that he had bsen granted letters patent covering an invention to utilise the tidal waters of the ocean for the purpose of C) eating motive power to generate electricity, pnr) offering tc furnish particulars, if needed. It is to be hoped there is something genuine and practical in tins proposal, because, later on, when out councillors get more abreast of the limes, we might have our pretty township made brilliant at night with the electric light. There is any amount of tidal energy going to waste on oui beach close by. The council decided to form and gravel six and a-half chains of Thomas street, and also part of Dame street. The ranger was instructed to carry out his duty more strictly m regard to keeping cattle off the streets, and in collecting hawkers' license Jees. <Et was also decided to enforce the by-law in connection with licensing all carts plying for hire within the borough, and to enforce the weighing of coal on "the public weighbridge.

Presentations.— The Misses Malloch, who are leaving here to reside in Dunedin, were given a sentl-off m the Pres~byterian Chxireh on the 20th, when each of the six ladies was presented with a handsome Bible, suitably inscribed. The Rev. J. Christie, in making the presentation, referred to "their long connection with the church and Sunday school, to the many services rendered by them generally, and how much they would be missed from the place. Mr D. Malloch returned thanks on behalf of his sisters, and said they would always .retain a warm regard for their old friends and treasure their gifts. Mr B. Fell, on behplf of the choir and congregation, then presented Mr Pmder with a travelling bag, in recognition of his services as conductor of the choir. After Mr Pind,er hud returned thanks, refreshments and music followed, and a very pleasant evening was spent.

Fishing Club.— The local Fishing Club held a social in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday niglrt to bid good-bye to their late secretary, Mr Pindcr," 1 and to present him with a silveTrncunted pipe and matchbox, as a shght token, of regard for "his past services The members all testified to the energetic and fearless way in which the secretary had carried out hi& duties, and expressed "their pleasure th«t he still intended to remain a member, though leaving the district. Toasts, songs, th _• grammophone, and refreshments iiPed up the rest of the evening.

Public School. — A meeting of scholars and parents took place m the school on, Friday afternoon to bid farewell to the head master, Mr E. Pmder, M.A , whe is leaving to take charge of Mosgie! School. Mr T. Smith, .bairrnan of the committe , presided, and, in his opening remarks,, refeirecl to the loss chf school would sustain by Mr Pi/ider's removal. He was pleased lo see how hjglilv thought of he was by both the staff and the children, and, on their behalf, he asked him tc accept as a slight token of their esteem, a travelling companion and a set of carveis. Mr Pinder replied, and seemed deeply moved by the unexpected gifts and demonstration in his favour. Mi Allcock (mayor), and Messrs Fleming and Davis all spoke, regretting Mr Pindei's removal, a-nd wishing he had stayed longer, as the tone of the school had considerably impiovcd A and. he wan

growing m popularity all through the distuct a& he was becoming better known. Literary Sonety. — The members of tne Waikouaiti Girls' Literary Club met in the vestry of the Piesbvtpnan Church on Thursday night to bid good-bye to the Misses Malloch. The meeting took the form of a social, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Miss Paterson, the piesident, in a few words, refeired to the warm interest the Misses Malloch had always taken in the society, and presented Miss Malloch, on behalf of the members, with a copy of Oliver W. Holmes'a poems, Miss A Mnlloeh with Wordsworth's poenib, arid Miss L Malloch with Whittiei's poems. The lecipienU suitably responded.