PLEASANT POINT.

Timaru Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 6058, 18 September 1894, Page 4

PLEASANT POINT.

(TBOU OUE OW COBEBBPOSDBNT.) * Acoordicg to our oslender, Spring has ha'f gone, but jadging from observations, she has not given her usual verdancy to our fie ds and gardens- Old 601 in Virgo and Libra has certiiuly not shed his wonted warmth for such a eeasoD, and one ic forcibly reminded of winter, lingering, chilling the bp of Bpring. A few lambs are frisking about; early rbubatb shows a thin stalk, byanoinths and daffodils are in bloom and a short green sward covers the field*, but on the whole, the season is a fortnight later than last year. The Presbyterian Ohuroh Mutual Improvetnont Association continues to attract large audiences. The debate "Is dancing a commendable form of amusement?' was taken up with great interest. Mr btraok opened in the affirm itive, basing his argument on biblioal sanction, physical recreation, and social enjoyment. He was ably supported by Messrs F White, Greig, and Young. The Bev J Wbita replied in the negative, and be was supported most vigorously by Messrs; Bishop and Love, all three denouncing the present form of danoing on scriptural and on moral grounds- At the conclusion of the debate a ballot was taken with the result that the audience deolared by a substantial majority, that tbe world's natural amnsement was commendable. Last Friday evening wai set down as a •«Bobtoh night. 1- Everyone was eager to know the nature of tbe programme but " Sandy " was canny, and a pleasant turprise was the result. Mesd»mes Lyle and Kennedy and Misseß Stewart,Greig, Lylesnd MoSaioibury prepared a most excellent spread, and while!, 1 Molvor was delivering a otonowal'ing eulogy on tbe hospitality of Sootit's sons and daughters, tbe door opened, and a bevy of boinie lassies entered with trays of all those tempting comestibles for which the Undo' cakes is fampns. Needleis to say the gurpriie was highly appreciated, and hearty thanks Bccorded the ladies. Xhe obserful rupper done, songs, speeches, and readings were given—all by tue Scotoh folk, and a Gaelic soDg was suns by Mr Alexander Sutherland. flhe dreaded disease, influenza, Lias been very prevalent in ihia distriot, and it is of a more virulent type tban formerly, causing much suffering and psiD, and in some oaseß leaving behind it fatal consequences. On tbe day of the snowstorm our respected town*. man, Mr Campbell, indulged in a cheerful game with his companions. The next week tbe fell disease attacked him, inflammation of tbe lungs followed, and in a few days be passed peacefully away. His sudden death east quite a gloom ovee our community, for Mr Oampbelt was beloved by all who knew him, for his sterling character, hitkindnesi of heart, and his genial disposition. His funeral was attended by a large number of sorrowing friends. A widow acd two children are left to mourn his early death.