BALCLUTHA.

Otago Witness, Issue 3614, 19 June 1923, Page 27

BALCLUTHA.

•Juno 15. —Good winter weather is being experienced here —rain, frost, and sunshine alternating. So far no snow has fallen, although it has been predicted for some con-

siderable time. The shortest day is fast approaching, and with its arrival the greater part of the winter will be over, although with the longer days we almost inevitably get colder and more stormy weather. Sport—The usual winter sports-football, hockey, and golf—are now in full swing, and already a great amount of interest is being centred in the various football matches, iie hockey girls are becoming enthusiastic amt it is hoped that the enthusiasm and interest will bo sustained throughout the , Timber Royalty Commission.—The hin“« Royalty Commission will visit Balclutha on Tuesday with the object of ascertaining to what extent loss of revenue for royalties my be inclined through the passing of the k ore-t Act Sequah.—Not the least item of interest during the week has been the appearance ot the much-heralded “miracle man. lor tne three nights upon which puMic demonstrations were given he drew- large audienc • Oil each occasion he effected cures, an | enthusiasm was evinced when the ones,” who volunteered, appeared before the audience, and on being questioned whether they had any pam replied n » negative. Hearty applause greeted the r sponse. Men who previously had to with the aid of sticks could walk about q-> easily without any assistance.