CAMRIANBS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2475, 21 August 1901, Page 31

CAMRIANBS.

August 12.— The Oddfellows held their anniversary ball on the 9th inst., and though its svecess was somewhat interfered with on account of the weather, everything passed off very nicely. They plso made a presentation to Bro. Corporal Thurlow, of the fourth contingent, of a Maltese cross. The presentation was made by Bro. Edward Morgan, who said they were all proud of the way Bro. Thin-low had conducted himself in the Transvaal, and it afforded him great pleasure to present the corporal with the handsome medal and he hoped he would live lon~ to wear it. Corporal Thurlow made a short speech, saying he was very glad to get back to New Zealand and meet so many acquaintances. He would long remember the kindness of the folk of Cambrians and ni 3 «,, 8> He also thanked his brother Oddfellows for their gift. Speeches were then, made by Mr William Thurlow (uncle of thecorporal), Mr John Allen, and Mr Edward Crerkins. Songs were rendered by Mr Allan, Mrs Mills, Mr W. Thurlow, Mr J. Thurlow Mr Osborne, Mr Ballard, Mr Brown, Miss iiruce, and a jig was given by Mr if. Hanrahan. Refreshments were handed round twice during the night, and were done ample justice to. Dancing was kept up till an early hour. Mr J. Morgan made an effcicnt M.C., and Mr E. Morgan and Mrs Milh supplied the music. The catering was in tho efficient hands of Mrs S. M'Guckin. The Hooligans at it Again.— This time they amused themselves by wantonly knocking the pickets off the school fence. It is a pity that young men can be found in a small place like this who have so little respect for themselves as to be guilty of such wantonly distructive acts. If they fall into the hands of the police they will no doubt regret their folly. My advice to the- committee is not to let the matter drop until they have sheeted it home and made an example of them. Weather.— Although we had a breeze of wind yesterday, it ended at night in a light fall or snow, so I have no doubt but what it will be a day or two yet before the miners will be able to resume work.