WAIKAIA.

Otago Witness, Issue 3244, 17 May 1916, Page 31

WAIKAIA.

May 15.—Tho weather during the Easter holidays was beautiful—mild, sunny daysgiving travellers and visitors and everyone special delight. The past fortnight heavy rains ha.ve fallen, with alternate keen frosts, fogs, and bright, sunny day?, and enow on top of the mountains. Patriotic Sports.—On Easier Monday the atfaelctio sports were hold on Hie Recreation Ground. All profits are to bo given to the Red Gross Fund. There was a very largo gathering of the people from the surrounding districts. The gate receipts amounted to £l9 14s. The spoils were

well conducted, and all the officials wonted well to ensure success. Mr F. Christie gave a live sheep for the guessing competition, which brought in a good sum. Seven young ladies took part in the Highland dancing. Mr P. Delaurie was judge ot dancing. The dancing and music was a source of great attraction to a large number of the spectators. Mr T. Hickey had _ a busy timo at the luncheon booth. A social held in the Coronation Hall in tho evening was largely attended. Mr H. Delaurie and Mr Sopor kindly supplied the music. Shooting Season. —On May 1 many sportsmen were out shooting, and secured good baps of ducks. Farm.—All the grain is stacked, and many farmers have thrashed and railed away. Wedding.—A great many relatives, guests, and residents wore present at the Catholic Chapel to witness tho wedding, in which a great deal of local interest was taken, on Wednesday, 3rd inst., of Miss Catherine Robertson, eldest daughter of Mr Col in Robertson, who was married to Mr William Hickey, second son of the late Mr Thomas Hickey. The chapel was prettily decorated with flowers and foliage. The Rev. Father Buckley officiated. Miss Robertson was attired in white embroidered muslin, wreath and veil, and looked very radiant as she entered the chapel on the arm of _ her father. She was attended by her sister, Miss Lizzie Robertson, as bridesmaid, who wore white embroidered muslin, and white hat. Mr Hickey was attended by his brother, Mr M. Hickey, as groomsman. Showers of rice were thrown on the bridal party as they left hjf motor car for Mr Robertson's residence, where refreshments were enjoyed. The usual toasts were honoured, after which M- and Mrs Hickey motored en route to Christehuroh to spend the honeymoon. The bride's travelling dress was navy bine coat and skirt, black hat, and black feather. The bride received many handsome and useful gifts, also several cheques. Foreign Missions.—On May 6 Miss M'Ewan, missionary from Canton, gave a most interesting address to ladies in tho Presbyterian Church Hall on mission work among the Chinese. Tho meeting closed with the National Anthem. On Sunday evening, May 7, Miss M'Ewan gave an able and pleasing address in the church, which was well attended, on Chinese missions in Canton. Harvest Thanksgiving Service. —On Sunday. May 14, the Presbyterian Church was beautifully decorated with greenery and foliage, and displays of fruit, vegetables, oats, etc., were made, the occasion being the harvest thanksgiving service. Suitable hymns were sung, and the Rev. W. Ham preached, referring to the harvest. The harvest goods are to be sold on Wednesday. Red Cross.—The mooting of the Rod Cross Society was hold at Mrs T. Stirling's on Wednesday, 10th inst. There were present Mesdames Clark, Crowley, Goer. Handyside, Lee, Mofnths (2). Mulch. Stirling, and Miss Milne, and 178 roller and 13 mantilla bandages were prepared. Tho ladies are sewing and knitting at their homes for tho Red Cross Society, and the schoolgirls are sewing handkerchiefs and knitting face-cloths.