CLINTON.

Otago Witness, Issue 2686, 6 September 1905, Page 39

CLINTON.

September L—The splendid weather we have had all winter has allowed the farmer to get hie work well forward. Sowing in some parts has commenced., but the recent easterly ram has .meantime put a stop to this. Turnips have stood a lot of eating this winter, and shesp have done well. A very large sale of hoggets is advertised for Thursday next, and this would almost show that Eome of the farmers are getting short of feed. On the other hand, the high prices ruling may ba tempting holders to lighten their stocks. Changes. —Mr James Motion, who some 21 years ago bought the homestead portion of tha Merrie Creek Estate, and whe has resided there ever since, has sold out his farm to Mr H. A. Alley, of Winton. Mr Motion was an excellent farmer, and at the time of the sale had his place In goodi heart, and Ins buildings and* fences in first-rate order. For the future Mr and Mrs Motion an& family will reside at Ravensbourne, .ear Dunedin. Mr Alley comes with a good reputation as a farmer, and is fortunate in securing a farm in such goo-i condition. Mr Alley also comes with firstclass credentials as an exponent of Professor Lichtwort'i's art of horsebreaking; in fact, he is the late profpssor's successor, and it ia his

intention, when ho gets things settled a bit m In? new home, to give lessons in his art to the young men of the district. Mr Alley guarantees, under his system, jfco ride in ha?L! an hour, without saddle or bridle, any young hor&o entrusted to him. Mr and Mrs Alley have a fami'v of nine children, and in thia respect they will be c distinct gain to the district. W wish the family every success and happiness in their new home and surroundings. M.I.S. Social.—On Tuesday evening the newly-formed Young Ladies' Mutual Improvement Society gave .1 delightful musical entertainment in the Presbyterian Church. Tho attendance was very large, in spite of th* Is admission. A lengthy programme of anthems, songs, recitations, readings, musical items, etc., was carried out entirely by the ladies', and was greatly appreciated. A similar treat j is looked for at an early date. y Draughts.—A team, of draughts-player's from! i Gore visited our town on Wednesday last, and! ' played a match with our most prominent players. Tho Gore men, who included somcj front-rankers, proved rather many fot -our} crowd, and won by some eight games. The) visitors were entertained to tea on the arrival' of the 4.20 train, and left for home by tho; night express. The following are the playe-R and the scores: — Clintox. Goee. "Wins. Draws. Wins 0 T R*a ° J- Gardiner .. tt • 0 D. BoweVs '.' 0 W- M'Kemia ... 2 0 J. M'Kirmon, „ fun » J. Ramsay.. .. 3 2 J. Edwards .. 0 P- Gray .. ..3 0 M. Kean .. 3 Geo. M'Kay 0| 2 W. Shedaan.. 1 E. Frobath «*. X -1 J. Kean .. 1 Geo. Gardiner^. 1' 0- W. Jamieson -1 Geo. Penny t :> -* 0 W. Harrison 3 J- H. Smith- *J> II 11I 1 ' IW. Nelfioa B. Ramsay *fc Si- __ 3^- - "J; 6 14 . 1*; Telephone.—The telephone subscribers herf have just, been informed that-a new wire hW been put on from Dunedin to Balelutha, ana that they can now speak right through xd Dunedin. This will come as good news, and the privilege will likely be much taken advantage of. . ' „ ■ "