PUREKIREKI.

Otago Witness, Issue 2509, 16 April 1902, Page 31

PUREKIREKI.

April 10.— Owing to the very wet weather the j work of securing our crops is being unduly j prolonged. Only a few were lucky enough to get their groin m the stack before the rain commenced. Some of the crops standing in the stook are very black and discoloured. Bunny. — Mr J. N. Harris has commenced to drive rabbits to Owaka, but owing to the suppliers only getting 4d per pair they are not very eager on the business. Annual Soiree.— Our church soiree was held on Monday, March 17. Although the weather was very unsettled, the attendance was large. The main object of the gathering was replenishing the treasurer's cash box, which was satisfactorily accomplished. The choir, under the leader-hip of Mr A. Tapp, rendered several anthems. Mr Craig was chairman. The choir opened with " Stand up for Jesus " , Miss Barkman, solo, "' Beautiful land, ' ami a« an encore " The children's best friend " , Rev. Mr Kilpatrick, speech , choir, " Sowing the seed of the kingdom " ; solo, Miss Barbara Donald, "The sinner and song"; choir, "The herald angels." Tea and cakes were then taken round, and Mr Scott followed with an address. Miss Bella- Donald sang " Dark below but light above," encoro "Jesus knows thy soriow" , choir, "Jesus of Nazareth", Mr Ciaig, address , duet, Misses Johnstone, " I must have the Saviour with me," encoie la^t verso, quirtet, Mrs Small, Miss Bella Donald, and Messrs A. and K. Tapp, " Stealing leaves , cho,i, "Christ-, natal day. Votes ot thanks \ r>e pafaseel on the motion of Mr 1\ Drnald to the ladie-j who supplied the eatables, Mr Tapii Io the speakers, Rev. Mr Kilpatrick to the dia,rman, which ended the meetmij.