MOMONA.

Otago Witness, Issue 3160, 7 October 1914, Page 49

MOMONA.

October s.—The weather continues very dry, and rain would be welcomed by all classes of tho farming community. As a result of the protracted spell of dry weather tho growth of pastures and yo'ung grain crops is practically at a standstill; but with a few showers of rain growth should be very rapid. We have had several severe white frosts recently, and those have also been instrumental in checking tho growth of grass, while they would probably do a considerable amount of damage in the orchards. Farm Work.—Not for a very considerable time lias farm work been so far advanced at this season as it is this year, tho fine weather experienced facilitating fanning operations of all descrixitions. Potato-plant-ing is nearly finished, and in some instances farmers have their mangolds sown, and arc waiting until it is time for tho turnip crops to be sown. Dairying.—Cheese-making commenced at the local factory on the Ist inst. I understand that the retiring directors have all been re-elected without opposition. Accident.—On Friday last Mrs J. M'Neill, a well-known Momona resident, met with a painful accident whereby she sustained a fracture of tho left arm. Tho accident happened in a very simple manner. Mrs M'Neill was engaged in her usual domestic duties when she tripped over a coal scuttle, and Sustained tho above-mentioned injury. Wedding Bells.—On Thursday last, at the Waratah Tea Rooms in Dunedin, Mr William Linsday, of Allanton, was married to Miss Annie Blair,* of Otokia. All will join in wishing Mr and Mrs Lindsay much happiness and prosperity in their married life.

Lecture.—On Tuesday evemng last an illustrated lecture on the life of John Wesley was given in the hall by the Rev. 0. Blair, of Mosgicl. The lecture, which was delivered under the auspices of the Momona Bible Class, was listened to attentively, and proved very interesting. Mr (Salt manipulated the lantern, and, in addition to the views incidental to the _ lecture, showed many other interesting pictures. Tennis.—The tennis season opened a weekage; but, probably on account of the war engrossing people’s thoughts, the interest in the game does not appear to be so keen this year. Approaching Events.—On Wednesday evening next, October 7, a concert will be given in°tho hall by the Momona Church Choir. The proceeds'will be in aid of the Patriotic Fund, and as a large number of tickets have been disposed of a good attendance may bo expected. A fancy-dress ball will bo held in the hall on Friday, October 9.