WAIWERA.

Otago Witness, Issue 2511, 30 April 1902, Page 31

WAIWERA.

April 29.— 0n account of the prevalence of wet weathei lately, I am sorry to say there is still some crop to take m. If we should be favoured with a few fine days, however, I hope we shall see the last lot safely stacked shortly. It seems almost a mystery, seeing the amouut of rain the crop has had to contend against while in the field, that it is not completely spoilt, but, after all, the damage is not nearly so bad as was anticipated. The outcry about the heated stacks, too, was a good deal magnified. Somehow there seems to be a sectiou of the community always ready to raise an alarm, whether justifiable or not. Certainly some damage has been done, but nothing to be compared with what might be imagined from the reports that have gained currency. Church Matters. — Since my last our Presbyterian friends have held their harvest thanksgiving service m the church, which was nicely decorated for the occasion by the ladies of the cosgiegation. The ruin'sW preached an inipress.ve and appropriata sarmon, ths hymns for the day being also specially selected for the occasion. Tha caurch continues to b° well attended. Valedictory — On Saturday evening la^t Mr and llrs Gow's friends met thsm at a farewell social m the Mission Hall to bid them goodbye, and also to present them with several ■"•oiumes of suitable books for Mr Gcw in his new capacity. Mr Gibson presided, and made the presentation on behalf of Mr and Mrs Gow's 71-ipi.d-j. Several eulogistic speechps were made, indicative of thoroughly appreciating Mr Gow's abilities as a teacher and citizen. They carry with them the good wishes of all. In returning tharks Mr Gow sa-id they had received nothing but kindness ever since Ire had been at Waiwera from both committee and fr ends, and thsy would carry with them many happy remembrances, and he hoped to be able to come among us again, though perhaps in another capacity. Several musical selections were given, both vocal and instrumental. Miss Bella Anderson presided at the organ. A very pleasant evening was concluded by all singing two parting hymns, and a prayer by the chairman. F-ootball.— l have to record another defpat for our footballers — a,t the hands of the Clutha Club this tune. This is rot so pleasant as havuig to report success, however, let us hope the t:ib!e« wi'l yet be turned in our favour.