MOA FLAT (Upper).

Otago Witness, Issue 2785, 31 July 1907, Page 39

MOA FLAT (Upper).

Ju<!y_ 22.—The weather about noon on- the 14th took a somewhat sudden change. Bain and snow fell during the afternoon and evening. The following day vr«s- also stormy, wvth a bitter cold wind blowing. The country all around, both high and low, was white with snow. Farming operations have been somewhat retarded with the stormy weather and severe frosts. 3?iio.—An unfortunate fire occurred on the 14th to the brothers Herbert, contractor®, a4> present employed on the Falls Estate. Afteir dinner on the Sunday they had both gone out visiting, and when they returned they found their hut rased to the ground. Theloas to the brothers is somewhat heavy, as the liut contained, besides clothing, rifle, etc., » quantity oi hors« feed. It is supposed red ashes had got under the floor. School Social.—The social in connec&an with the newly-opened school took place on the 19th, .nd was a great success, both financially and socially. Tbe night being fine, there was a large aittendance of the youth and beauty from the adjoining districts, visitors being- present from Dunediin, Mosgiel, Heriot, Crcokrton, and Etrrick. The chairman of the school committee, Mar D. M'Kenzie, presided, and in a brief speech announced the object for which the social had been got. up. After the chairman's remarks, the following musical programme was gene through:—Songs, Mts Paul, Mrs Gallagher, Miss Adftms, Messrs Fowler, Throp, and Paul; clarionet solos. Mr J. Smail!; recitations, Mr Love. All the singers acquitted themselves admirably, as encores were numerous. The accompanists to the various singers were Mies Adams and Mrs Gallagher, who performed with their usual well-known ability. The musical programme finished, the chairman apologised for the unavoidable absence of Messrs Edie and Armstrong. A hearty vote of thanks wae passed to Mr and Mrs Paul for kindly placing' their piano at the disposal of the committee. Refreshments were handed round, twice during the evening-, and were done fu.ll justice to. M<r G. Paul played selections on his graphophone. After the floor ha<J been cleared, votaries of the terpsichorean art kept things going merrily toll the wee sma' oors ayontthe twal. The music for the dancing was supplied by Mt Ourrie (violin), and Mass Hoar (piano). The teacher in charge of the school (Miss Ellis) kindly placed the residence at the disposal of viators, and did a.ll in her power to make one and all feel ait home. A word of praipe is due to the chairman and committee for the very capable manner in which all the arrangements were earned through. The singing of " Auld lung syne" brought the little function to a close.