WAIWERA.

Otago Witness, Issue 3443, 9 March 1920, Page 27

WAIWERA.

March 6. —For several weeks past we have had a good deal of dry weather, causing- the crops in many places to wither rather than rip'en. The turnip crops have also received a tremendous check. The grain seed, as far as my observations goes, is inclined to be light; On the. whole, I don't reckon our prospects are by any means too bright at present. We are getting some light showers of rain, but, being, accompanied by high winds, very little impression is being made on the hard, dry land. A good soaking is very much needed. Harvesting has commenced in places, some crops being good im others light, while there are some very green, and bound to be late.

Stock.—Although feed has not been very plentiful I noticed several small !ots of good lambs have left the district for .the works. Dipping is now in full swing, after which I should expect the sheep generally to improve in condition. The prices seem to be fairly good for anything good. Change.—lf I have "been rightly informed, Mr Sampson has sold his farm, Kelvingrove. We are getting quite used to these changes. It is to be hoped the change will prove to be .for the general erood. Accident.—Unfortunately Major Waite got a very bad kick from a horse. I do not know full particulars, but I understand some ribs are broken.. We sincerely sympathise with the Major, and "wish him a speedy recovery. Death. —There passed away in our midst lately a much respected, lady in the wife of Mr Robertson. She was a friend and a loving mother, and will be very much missed'. All tender our sympathy to the bereaved.

Sports.—Lately our Taura.ta friends, as ■well as the Waiwera folk, held their sports and picnic. I under.sta.ncl, from what I could gather, the former was in every way cmite a success, and' being present at the Waiwera one, I am quite within bounds in stating it was a greater success than the most sanguine anticipated. The naddocks chosen for the sports, which. I understand, is to become an annual affair, was on the banks of the beautiful Waiwera River, made more beautiful by the long stretch of willows growinpr alon.sr the batiks at this spot, and providing lovely shade and shelter when required. The committee, which seemed a prettv big one, carried out their duties courteously and well, and many of the performances would be no disgraoe to a Dunedin audience. Success to the two parties here mentioned, and mav they continue to prosper in their social capacity.