FAIRLIE.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 12 May 1925, Page 6

FAIRLIE.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) FROSTY WEATHER. After a spell of rainy weather that was not particularly wanted, the weather has settled to fine wintry conditions. Sharp frosts at night with bright sunny days, have been experienced since the middle of last week, and it is hoped that these conditions will last. Tho glass has been running very high for some and there is plenty of room for a fall, but the stormy conditions that obtained early in the month are considered good omens for a fine winter. On the other hand many believe that a severe winter is due, and that the wintry conditions wo have just passed through are an indication of worse to follow. It remains to bo seen, which group of prophets is right.

PADDY’S MARKET. At its last meeting the School Committee decided to hold its annual fair on next Saturday. It has been postponed front time to time owing to tho epidemic, but now that the restrictions are all removed, it has been thought wise to hold the fair known as Paddy’s Market at the earliest possible chance. The proceeds are in aid of the school funds, and the committee looks for generous support at this time. It is the beginning of a new school year, and’ it is also the commencement of winter, when good fires are needed in the rooms, and refreshing hot drinks for the pupils at the lunch hour.

PLUNKET SOCIETY, The Plunket Society is notv in full possession of its new rooms, which are found to bo most useful for the purpose for which they were erected. They are central, and are most comfortable and commodious. It is hoped that patrons and supporters will assist the branch to liquidate the d e bt Still outstanding on the building. The financial position, as well as a report on the work the branch is doing* will be< presented and discussed at the annual meeting on Wednesday, .W.E.A. The weekly W.E.A. lectures are now being held on Thursday, instead of Tuesday evenings in the Parish Hall. The attendance iiad not been good, and it was thought that probably Tuesday evening was inconvenient to some of those who would iike to attend. _ The change to Thursday evening, it is hoped, will render it possible for a larger number to bo present. Mr Miller, M.A., the tutor, is now delivering a very interesting course of lectures, historical in character. In dealing with past phases of the rise of the British nation to world power, the lecturor touches on some of the probloms of the present day with a view to comparing past crises in the Empire’s nistory, with the difficult timos we are now passing through. _ The lectures are, therefore, not only interesting but thoroughly up-to-date. The discussions at the close of the lectures show that those who are attending the classes are following the course very closely.

METEOROLOGICAL. Barometer: 28.5. Thermometer: Maximum 56; minimum 20. Dry bulb 42, wet bulb 40. Wind 35. Sunshine 31 hours. LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE. A barometer is a very useful instrument indeed. It makes it possible for you to look into the future as far as tho climatic conditions are concerned. With a reliable barometer you know pretty well the kind of weather ahead. Without going to too much expense you can have a barometer in your own home any d*>y—to-morrow, if you wish —and why not? The variety of ornamental and reliable barometers at Kinder’s makes selection very sirnplo. English makes, 40s and 70s each. Many others as well. Kinder’s Pharmacy, the “barometer spot” of Fairlie.