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Otago Witness, Issue 3031, 17 April 1912, Page 40

met with a severe accident while out driving, and also to Mrs M'Phee, sen., who has also been through a trying illness. " Political.—We have all been much interested in political news lately, and as our new Prime Minister is well known and has a large interest in this part of the country we are all pleased at his promotion, and "wish him hearty success in his responsible position.

OITKAM. April 15. —During the past fortnight glorious harvest weather has prevailed, and in consequence most of the grain is either threshed or stacked. Potato digging has commenced, but the crops are under the average, and in many coses affected by the blight. Turnips and mangolds aTe looking well, ancj grass is still plentiful, thus ensuring a good supply of feed for the winter. Departures. —By the departure of Mr A. AicDonald, for Edendale, the bowling club loses another of its members. Mr M'Donald recently disposed of his blacksmith's shop to Mr Walker, aiwi is taking up land at Edendale. Mr J. S. Nidhol •is also leaving Outram and intends living at Gore. Presbyterian Church. —Harvesting Thanksgiving services will be held in the /West Taieri Presbyterian Church on the 21st. The election for four elders in -(the church resulted in the rehntn of Messrs P. Chisholm, A. Grant, W. Har;vey, and W. Paterson. The ordination service will be held at the morning service 28th inet. Fire Brigade.—The members of the Fire /brigade held their first monthly dance on Friday evening. The object of the dances is to radse funds to buy a bell.