DIPTON

Otago Witness, Issue 2516, 4 June 1902, Page 31

DIPTON

May 26. — In common with n'.hn parts of Southland, we have had our fair =haie of bad weather, which culminated in p fall of snow last week. The roads were rons.d'rably cut up with the heavy grain traffic, and a considerable proportion of thptn are ; ow compete quugmire=. Tung's are in keeping with the weather — business dull, and money at a premium. With abundant crop 1 ? and good prices the oppo=ite should obtain ; and though the farmer generally seems satisfied and prosperous, still dulness of trade is the rule.

Dairying. — Our dairy factory is still woiliing, but the supply is getting very low, s.ud it is probable it will close down very soon now. Ball. — Our local cricketers gave a ball at the beginning of the month. It was very wc-il attended, and was altogether a rno?t enjoyable affair.

Improvements. — Out butclier and bak^r, Mr T. Campbell, has made vast improvements on his section next the bakery by having it excavated and levelled off. I see he is calling tenders fo. building a commodious which, coupled with the fact that he is a single man, is somewhat significant. I am sure he will have the good wishes of the whole district.

Churrh Affairs. — >iow that the Church of England people have got a church they seem determined to make -use of it, and manage to have a service every Sunday morning, and occa^ Bionally an. evening service also. Their pastor, the Rev. W. C. Wood, is only able as yet to give them one service a month, but they are well supplied in the interval by lay readers (Messrs Woodward and Wilson), who conduct the services very /cceptably, and are much appreciated, and are also well supported by members of the church

Obituary. — Mrs Isabella Williamson, relict of the late Mr John "Williamson, died on the 21st inst., aged 69 years. The old lady, though she managed to keep on her feet, had been a long time ailing, and her demise, though sudden, was not altogether unexpected. s£e

vras interred is the Dipton Cemetery 1 on Sunday, tiie 25th inst., and, though the weather was simply wretched, a very large concourse of friends .followed her remains to their last resting place, plainly showing the respect she and her familj are held in by the people of the district. Mr R. D. MacLachlau conducted the service at the grave. The deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved familj'.