TAPANUI.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XXIV, Issue 1870, 13 February 1892, Page 3

TAPANUI.

(From our own Correspondent.) A most enjoyable picnic was given by a few of the residents of Greenvale on Saturday last in the Pomahaka Gorge, at which a large number of residents attended by invitation. During the doy, various games were indulged in by the young people ; but the chief feature of attraction, and that which seemingly provided most amusement, were a couple of boats, which were placed for the use of all and sundry on the splendid pool on the adjoining river. A more romantic spot could not be found than that selected for the day's outing. Therp was a fine pipce of bush which afforded the coolest and most delightful retreats, in the recesses of which seats had been with considerate forethought provided for the comfort of the visitors. As a kind of refreshing change, there was a waterfall in the. vicinity which attracted its crowd of delighted admirers. In the cool nooks in the bush a plentiful supply of refreshments in the shape of tea and cake was provided ; and judging by the happy and contented faces that were to be seen on every hand, all present ha<l their wants abundantly supplied. After a second service of tea, etc., Mr John M'Farlane, on behalf of the visitors, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to those families who had at so much trouble and expense provided sinb an enjoyable day's outing, and also to those who had so thoughtfully supplied the boats. It is needless to say thar. the vote was carried by acclamation. Unfortunately, as the holiday-makers were departing for home, a spring cart, with a family on board, went by accident over the bank, which was about 15ft deep. Luckily, however, the vehicle landed on a wide, projecting shelf, just above the water, and all, wonderful to relate, escaped without injury. One of the shafts of the cart was broken, but none of the occupants were injured, nor was the animal anything the worse of his strange adventure. It was altogether a miraculous escape.

Many of your readers will be pleased to hear that Mr Wilson has taken possession of the Kelso flour mill building, and has made a commencement to prepare his rabbit factory. From Mr Wilson's well-known knowledge of the business, as well as his energy, I have no doubt you will soon hoar of its beiug in fall swing.

Since Saturday the weather has been something extraordinary, laying our grand crops right and left. The loss to this district will be very heavy.