OWAKA.

Otago Witness, Issue 2762, 20 February 1907, Page 35

OWAKA.

February 1C. — Since last Sunday the weather has been showery, and we are rejoicing in full tanks again, although the water has a smoky taste from the bush fires. The pasture is looking fresh again,' but owing to the warm, misty atmosphere of the last ferv days the grain is shooting in the- stook. Some have not yet started to cut their grain, which is fortunate under the circumstances. Wedding.— A good many of the residents of the district wended their way to the residence of Mr and Mrs Harle, of Hunt's road, la-t w-eek, the occa^.oi 1 being the wedding of their only daughter to Mr D. Sinclair. The bncle was handsomely atured in lemon-coloured silk, veil, and orange blossoms The bridesmaid, Miss Annie Bryant, wore sprigged muslin and flowers. The bridegroom was attended 1 by his brother. Mr J. Sinclair. Mr Owen, Baptist, missionary, officiated, and Miss E. Dutton played trie Wedding March, after which the guests aat down to a sumptuous breakfast. Toasts were proposed and speeches made by many old friends of the family, some of whom had attended the wedding of the bride's father and mother. Mr and Mrs Sinclair left for their home by the 3 p.m. train, and, the station being quite close at hand, many of the guests escorted the couple to the tram, where they were plentifully sprinkled with rice and good wishes. I may mention that the presents were numerous and pretty. I wish the young people much joy and prosperity in their new home. Valedictory — The farewell social for Constable Williams (postponed on account of the bush fires) was held last Thursday in Pa,terson's Hall. A good programme had been arranged and the evening passed pleasantly, folio-wed by a dance. Constable Williams was the recipient of a handsome present from his friends before leaving. He is leaving the district on account of ill-health, and is being transferred to Seddon— a new station in the Marlborough district. It is expected we are to have in his place Constable Mackenzie from Kaitangata. . Volunteer 0 -The c»mp broke up on Friday of last week, and in the evening the company held their concert and ball. invitations had been issued, and the gathering was perhaps the largest of the kind held; here. Alter the concert the guests sat down to a good tea laid in a largo marquee next the hall. Dancing was kept up till morning.