WAIHERA.

Otago Witness, Issue 2720, 2 May 1906, Page 35

WAIHERA.

April 80. — It is a common remark regarding the weather that we never get extremes ; but If we have not had it extremely wet and boisterous weather recently it is difficult to know what other term to use. At present, however, the sun is shining, and the outlook is better. There is still a good deal of grain in stook, and fine we-ather is much needed for its ingathering. It seems probable that there will be some damaged before it is all got in. The delay with the harvest causes a deal of inconvenience also, fox the want of stubble paddocks for sheep feed. etc. Indeed, a late and wet harvest puts things generally out of gear, so to speak, for a considerable lime.

Congratulatory.— Mr William M'Lean was married this -week to a voting lady from Balclutha, and I understand the newly-wedded pair are settled in their new "home, on their farm, lately purchased from Mr Murray. I heartily congratulate, and wish him eveiy success and happiness.

Clearing Sale.— Mr David Wallace held his clearing sale on Wednesday last, things realising very satisfactory prices.

Tile Draining.— Taking a bird's-eye view over Mr Hall's farm, I notice a good deal of tile draining being done. Mr Hall informs me he has put in many thousand tiles, and intends eventually to drain all wet parts on hfs farm. Mr Hall is an up-to-date farmer, and ha 3 already fattened a large number of lambs, with many others nearly fit to go. I hope later on to be able to go more fully into his methods for the benefit of the Witness readers.

School. — Unfortunately our school has just dropped under the required number of pupils for two teachers, consequently the mistress had to leave. The result is that the present teacher has much more to do, and that at a reduced salary, which seems rather hard. I hope soon to see the number increase sufficiently to entitle us to a lady teacher once mere.

The Bridge. — Messrs M'Laughlin have had rather a rough time of it at the bridge. Now, however, that the foundation has been successfully laid. I hope soon, given fair weather, to see the job finished and the ugly gap bridged over.