MILBURN.

Otago Witness, Issue 2603, 3 February 1904, Page 44

MILBURN.

February 1. — Since my last the holidays have come and gone. The weather thiougiiout was on its good behaviour, pud did not at any time interfere with the festivities associated with the season. A great many of the residents went fiom horne — ccmo to the north, soms to the lakes, some to the seaside. Many visitois from all parts have been out our way, and one and all have been delighted with the pleasing aspect of the coxintry at this time of the year. The crops have grown well, and are rapidly ripening. Here and there reapei3 are at work, and in a. fortnight harvesting will bs general. A good deal ot grass was cut early in January, and threshing nulls are busy at it. The mill owners and fanners will ba rfad to thmk that crops are this year to be cut befoie the wmtei sets In.

School Matters. — The school "broke up" after the orthodox, fashion at the end af the yeai. Many prizes were distributed tc the children, yho, ;n; n return, gave a very successful' little concert to their parents and friends Just prior to resuming work again for 1904 the amittal picnic was held. The spot chosen for the celebration of this function was Otifram, and a most ienjoyable day was spent at the "Sleepy Hollow" of the Taieti. Aftei the six weeks' spell and the holiday fun the children and teacher 3 have begun work under the awful shadow of the new syllabus. Social. — Tbe members of the loca 1 church recently assembled for social enjoyment. In■stea<?t of the ministei occupying the ttsu9t place of chairman he was relegated to the pew, while one of the elders, Mr J. Somerville, filled ihe place of honotu. During the proceedings, which were enlivened by some good soiree singing, the Chairman begun a speech, which ended in a presentation. On behalf of the congregation he presented to the R'v. G. and Mrs Budd a first-class gig. Mr Budd re-t-arned thanks in terms which showed how much he appreciated the valuable gift and the generosity that had prompted the givers. Personal.— The sad accident whicia happened at Harrington Point, by which Mr F. A. Joseph lost his life, was referred to from the pulpit on Sunday. M-r Joseph's connection with the local school m days gone by it nol forgotten. To his widow the sympathy of our community is tendered.