OTAMA.

Otago Witness, Issue 2546, 31 December 1902, Page 31

OTAMA.

December 2C. — The weather here has been very wet and stormy up to the last few days, when it took a turn for the better. All farm work was quite at a standstill, the ground being too wet to do anything with it, and those farmers who had any turnips sown were fortunate, as the majority of them h«re have to begin to sow them yet. Shearing is now in full swing, and with the advent of warm weather the grass is now plentiful, and stock looking well. Christian Endeavour Social.— The Christian Endeavour Society held a social in the church a few weeks ago, Rev. Mr Pnxilin presiding, and the principal speakers being Mr John Dun (Otama), Mi Park (Mataura), and Mrs James Dickie. Refreshments were served round to all present, and thi various societies who had delegates present sent their greetings. Solos were given by Mrs Wallace Dun and Mr William Marshall, and were much appreciated by all present.

School. — Onr school broke up for the Clirlstnias holidays on Friday, 19th, when the committee treated the children to !ollfes. They weie also presented by Mr Dickson, the chairman, ivith a handsome prize each, subscribed by tho committee.

Sale of — Th? Ladies' Cuild of Otama held" a sale of woTk ir the hall on Christmas Day, and as the day was fine, there was a good attendance. Musical item 3 were performed at intervals, which helped to enliven the procpi dings, and the hall was nicely decorated, the Christmas tree being a great centre of attraction. The si'e was opened by the Rev. Ivlr Pauhn, who, iii the course of— a fp-.v remarks, explained that the money was to lie used to renovate the church and for useful repair. Gocd business Avas done by the various stallholders and vendors of good-?, so that the takings amounted to £30, which was most salisfactorv.

Band of Hopp — The united Otama and Knapdale Bands of Hoos held their annual picnic in the school grounds here. Thai'e were ttie usual panics and races for the chi'drcv, also abundance of tea and eatables, and it passed off in much the same manaer as similai gatherings have dona for years past.