DANEVIRKE.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIV, Issue VII, 16 February 1895, Page 163

DANEVIRKE.

Dear Bee, February 8. The last week has been nothing but a CLOUD OF SMOKE from bush fires, and at one time houses in close proximity were in great danger. On Wednesday night a strong gale set. in, and Mesdames Hunter’s and large residences had to be watched all night. Our newly-formed fire brigade turned out in full force and rendered valuable assistance. At times the bush fires look like a grand display of fireworks, and at others magnificent and weird, like the witches’ scene in * Macbeth.’ On Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs E. Robertshaw gave a very ENJOYABLE EUCHRE PARTY. The players were Mr and Mrs Robertshaw, Mr and Mrs Bamford, Mr and Mrs Lansley, Mr and Mrs Bramald. Mr and Mrs Clayton, Mrs Branting (of Clive), Mrs Walker, Miss Guy, Miss Stunter, Mr Paul and Mr F. Knight. The first prizes were won by Mrs J. F. Walker, ana Mr Bramald, and the boobies by Miss Hunter and Mr F. Knight. Needless to say these parties are always greatly enjoyed, and I think if there were more euchre and musical parties during the summer months, time would pass more pleasantly. JOTTINGS. We are to have the pleasure of hearing our newly-ordained Bishop of Waiapu preach here shortly. The Caledonian annual concert and sports are to be held on 20th inst., of which I will give an account in my next. PERSONAL. Mr Webster, Presbyterian minister, left here a fortnight ago for b ydney en route for the Chinese Mission. He had only been a short time in Danevirke. and was quite a favourite. A social was held on the eve of his departure, the Town Hall being crowded with friends to bid him farewell and God-speed. He left next day by train. About 150 people were on the platform to say the last Sood -bye. the members of his church singing ‘ God be With You.’ [r West, late of Christchurch, has taken up his duties here as Mr Webster’s successor.

Britannia.