WAIKOUAITI.

Otago Witness, Issue 2692, 18 October 1905, Page 39

WAIKOUAITI.

October 16.— Tht Dairy Factory social last Monday was a very successful affair, although rain set in during the afternoon and made things unpleasant. Indeed, if th night had been fine the Public Hall, large a& it is, would not have been able to hold the audience, for even as it was it was crowded, and many had to stand. The hall had been nicely decorated for the occasion, and the stage looked veiy effectivi with its lanterns and greenery, while on each side of it were cases topped with cheese, on which were placed the silver challenge ups won by the factory. Milk Supply.— Milk is coming in freely at the factory now, the daily supply being about 250 gallons "more than at the corresponding period last y-ear. To-day the manager commenced using he third vat, as the supply is already 1300 gallons, and increasing. Sulphur Deposit.— Mr A. Kilgom was surprised to notice on Tuesday morning, 10th inst., a very thin coating of sulphur lying on the paths round his house, and it had also drifted on to the verandah. He thinks the deposit must have fallen on the previous day, before the heavy rain set in at night. The wind was blowing from the N.W., and was very hot before it chagned to the S.W. and brought rain, and he wonders whether the sulphur came floating in a strong current of air from some volcanic eruption -northward, say White Island. Very strange disturbances were noted in the atmosphere along the coast at the time.

Labour Day. — Wednesday turned out fine, fortunately, and was observed' as a close holiday. The" only fixture was a football match on the Domain, when the local club met the Kaituna team from Dunedin, the scores being Waikouaiti 8 points (one try and a goal) to nil. As the visitors were shorthanded F. Harper, B. Davis, and L. Beasley played for them, Harper, as a full back, specially distinguishing himself in spite of his advancing years.

Football Result.— By the way, at the " Oldtimers " match the other day, Mr D. Malloch got hurt, and nursed his injury for a fortnight, but the pain being so severe at times made him- consult the doctor, who, on examination, said a^. rib had been 'broken. The rib had already begun to knit, and all was going on well. " Don " now says lie has had his last game of football. Farmers' Union. — A special meeting of the Waikouaiti branch was held in the Borough Council Chambers on Wednesday evening last, Mr Jno. Maxwell presiding. Mr J. T. Pram was also present, and gave an instructive address on union matters for about an hour, and at the termination was heartily applauded. On the motion of Mr H. Buckland a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speaker, and it was decided that the secretary write the members of the branch soliciting the quantity of twine, corn sacks, etc., they would require for the ensuing season. Mr Buckland gave notice of motion — " That the question oi a graduated subscription be considered at next meeting, the minimum subscription *o he 5s and the maximum £5 yearly. Valedictory.— As P.D.P. Bro. P. E. Wilson has recently left the district advantage was taken of his visit on Thursday night, 12th inst., to present him with a handsornelyfranisd P.A. diploma for the valuable services rendered by him to the St. Patrick's Lodge, as the local locige is called. Bro. A. Hallum, in making the presentation, referred to the loss St. Patrick's had sustained through the departure of Bro. Wilson, and others also spoke in eulogistic terms of the sterling qualities possessed by Bro. Wilson, and all wished him success in lijs new sphere of life. Bro. Wilson, in responding, gave the brothers some very sound advice, and exhotted them to stick to and loyally support the Druids' organisation. Crickt.— The annual meeting of the Waikouaiti Cricket Club was held on Friday night in the Athenseuin. There was a fair attendance, and Mr Matheson presided. Tna report stated nine matches had been played during the past season, out of which seven were won, and the club also headed tlie list in the Waikouaiti- Waihemo County championship. The club is in a sound financial position, as although the year commenced with a small debit, it ended with about £2 in hand, and there is a, good supply of material to start the season with. The following officers were elected:— President, T. Mackenzie, MH.R.. ; vice-presidents— E. G. Allen, M.H.R., Basil Smith, C. Rattray, W. F. Edmond, R. Temuleton E. Davis, J. Matheson, P. Toomey, A. E. Thomson, and S. T. Evans; captain, F. Harper; deputy-captain, Geo. Townsend; Committee— J. and J. Bradley, D. Malloch, F. Beal, and F. H. Ward (seers+arv). The club commences \:>ractice on * ne Electoral.— Preparations are already being made for the approaching election. A stiong committee of Mr T. Mackenzie's supporteis was formed here on Saturday night, when, despite the short notice, there was a big muster. Mr R. Templeton was appointed chairman, with Mr H. Buckland secietaiy. A ladies' committee is also to be formed shortly.