FAIRLIE.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 29 April 1925, Page 3

FAIRLIE.

■ (From. Our .Own Correspondent.) THE WEATHER. The rough turn in the weather'last week has need followed by> -spring-like-conditions)’ that have been most acceptable to those on the land. lhe. miia weather, since the rain and . snow or last week, has been a surprise. ilie general- opinion was that winter liacl definitely arrived. About two inches and a half of rain were registered, and a sprinkle of snow iell over the..whole -district. It has now practically du* appeared, except from thei tops. Iho cold turn gave stock a little set-back, but with plenty of feed about, and with a return of warm.dry weather, a.good recovery - is being made. Lambs , aio going down the line to the’ works in goodly numbers, and thore are still a good many on .feed. TeaVns are busy putting in oats for crop and green feed, and in a few instances paddocks are beiiik prepared 1 for wheat, but the area will probably be smaller'*than it’ was last season, notwithstanding the fact that the threshing returns show au average of over 35 bushels an acre. GLADSTONE LODGE. The, usual fortnightly meeting of the members of , the Gladstone Lodge, No. 38; 1.0.0. F., was held on Wednesday evening in the Lodge room, Bio. j. Page, N.G., presiding over a moderate attendance., Bro. J. H. Wright, P.G., of Washington Lodge, Christchurch, a 'former member of Gladstone Lodge, was heartily welcomed, and lie gave some interesting information regarding the state of, the Order in Christchurch. He detailed 1 -the scheme now run by the Friendly Societies in connection with the hospital, and strongly recommended South Canterbury.'brethren, where possible, to link up with the same movement in Timaru, Bro. Duggan, of Star of Canterbury Lodge, was. also a visitor, and was hospitably received. Business of a routine nature was transacted, and it was decided to visit Tengawai Lodge, Albury, on Tuesday evening next, in order that the delegates to the late Grand Lodge Session at Wbangarci, may report on the business done at that gathering. The meeting closed in the. usual way.

AV.E.A. The AV.E.A. class is now running its weekly , course in the Parish Hall, under Air Ai’illar, tho resident tutor. The leclures are of more than ordinary interest, and those attending are very keen on the weekly class. There is room for more members, and the local committee hopes that as many as possible will attend during the winter months. AIETEOROLOGICAL. Barometer: 8 a.m.,' 28.9; noon 28.9; 5 p.m., 28.9. Thermometer: Alaximum 41; minimum 34. Dry bulb 51, wet bulb 49. AVind: 42.75 south-west. Sunshine : 8 hours.

PROBABLY YOU SHOULD BE WEARING GLASSES. AIR. KINDER AYILL KNOAV. Science has proved that eye strain to a, great extent causes dyspepsia, neuralgia and kindred complaints. It is also a scientific fact that correctly preserved and properly fitting glasses will remedy these defects considerably to improve health generally. Does your eyesight need professional attention? Consult Air. AY. Kinder, Fairlie’s popular qualified optician, who can tell you whether or not you need glasses. Kinder’s sight-testing service and advice are free. In the interests of your health call ( anfi see Air Kinder without delay.