LUMSDEN.

Otago Witness, Issue 2804, 11 December 1907, Page 39

LUMSDEN.

December 9. — The long spell of drought has flow broken, ap at last, and we have had a series of nice warn* showers, giving the gardens, orchards, and fields a most luxuriant appearance. Caledonian Society.— A slight hitch having occurred' in connection with the annual sports meeting, the President (Mr Arch. Maca lister) called the Managing Committee together to discuss the position. After the matter had been thoroughly threshed out it was unanimously decided to- go on with the sports. Good progress is being made with all arrangements in connection with the gathering, and there is every prospect of a successful meeting. There is a probability that the executive may deem it advisable to change the date of holding the sports on future occasions.

County Council Matters. — Owing to our Scembsr (Mr George Stewart) removing from the district a vacancy has been caused. Mr D. A. Cameron, of Nokomai, is spoken of as 4 candidate. He would 1 be an acquisition to the council. Another well-known gentleman spoken ol is Mr John M?L"ea,n. of Caroline, whsse knowledge and experience-should strongly recommend him as a councillor. Some are wondering if Mr And. Small will again contest the seat. It goes saying that his large interest in. Luinsden and his practical knowledge of the requirements in. general of the- Oreti Riding would give him a strong claim on the ratepayers. Business Changes.— Mr Robert Brown, of the railway refreshment rooms, has- disposed of his business to Mr H. J. Riddell, who should be «• worthy successor to- the retiring gentleman. Mr Robert Brown, in 1 retiring, will carrj with biro the goodwill of the community, as be has earned their respect by his sterling qualities and uprightness. Season's Greetings.— l desire to wish each and all of the l egien of readers of the extensively circulated Otago Witness a merry Christmas 'and a very happy and prosperous New Year.