ROXBURGH NOTES.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4868, 26 June 1901, Page 3

ROXBURGH NOTES.

TOWN COBBBSPONDENT.] In the first place, I must remark on the variableness ot the weather (timeworn topic). A few showers of rain fell during the week ; the sun has occasionally refused to show himself; some days have been moderately warm, and others pretty raw and- sharp; while on two or three nights we were visited by Jack Frost: On the whole tbe weather is not really winter weather, while the present month has been quite mild compared with the corresponding month last yea*. Roxburgh waa very lively on Friday evening, as about 40 of the Alexandra Rifles broke their journey here on their way to Dunedin and Christchurch to take part in the Royal reception. About ten went via Wedderburn. A minimum of 35 had to go on to Christchurch on Saturday night. For myself, I would think twice before making such a long and continuous journey. Dunedin would be my limit. Several of the corps came up to see me after they had refreshed themselves. I had not previously seen the uniform, and was very much pleased with it. They went nn to Lawrence at 4 a m. on Saturday, and a very cold ride they had. A substantial breakfast was partaken of at the Beaumont. I was a little disappointed at not seeing the slouch hats, which were to be put on at Lawrence. The corps is enthusiastic to a great degree. Special coaches have been running to Lawrence for some days, conveying passengers who are desirous of witnessing the Royal rec^ptiou in Dunedin this week. Quite a number of private traps left early this (Monday) morning, full of sight-seers. Figuratively speaking, Roxburgh will be deserted this week. The social held last Thursday night, under the auspices of the local Foresters' Lodge, passed off successfully. In regard to the Heriot-Roxburgh railway extension, the Government intend to take the line on as started, as it is the nearest route to Raes Junction. About 60 men are at present employed on the work. Following the nsual custom there will be no sitting of the Courts here next .month, but it will be held on 15th August. Messrs Kinaston and Lambourne are the successful tenderers for the alterations and additions to the local branch of the Bank of New Zealand. A second storey is to be put over the present building, and some rooms at the back are 10 be pulled down and re-eree'ed. The local school closed for a fortnight on Friday for the midwinter holidays.