WOODSIDE.

Otago Witness, Issue 2861, 13 January 1909, Page 39

WOODSIDE.

Januan 6. — The summer so far has nc: been a repetition of the two previous ones During the month of December rain fell on 15 days, with a total rainfall of 4.33 in. The highest fall was 0.99 in, on the 15th. The total rainfall for die year 1908 was 35,565 in, as againit 25,53 in for 1907. The rains of the past few wee&a have done a great deal of good to the root crops, and they are in consequence looking exceedingly well. Hay, however, is suffering, and quite a number of psop.e have been caught in the middle of getting it ready for stacking. Quite a rumber of paddocks are to be aeen with the grass all cut, but with no prospect of it drying. Visitors. — Visitors to Wocdside have bpp>-' more numerous than usual this year. Notonly have a great many picnickers vibited tho Glen, but quite a namfcer «jre making a !er>zrhy stay. j School Picnic. — The annual school picnio I wat held on New V par's Day in a p&ddock i fcinr'lv lent hv Mr A. Gow. The -day was fine, and an uni'suallv largo croT7d turned out to enjo> themselves. As usual, the School Committee, had spared no pains to provide all that was necessary for the snnnding of an enio-yaMp 0?r. Chiidr&n'e racoi B*vJ jrAm»s fo> # ol'J a'>d ycun'j vare j the ordrr of the day, while others wer© 1 fonx°nt to pass the time in friendly chat.