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COUNTRY NEWS.
[From our Country Correspondents.]
ATHELSTONE, November 29.
The November monthly entertainment cf the
Athelstone Institute took place on Tuesday,
23th, and notwithstanding the counter attrac
tractions of several meetings in the locality the
room was entirely filled liy a respectable audi
ence. Mr. Commissioner Downer, the Presi
dent, in the chair. An attractive programme
was efficiently carried out, commanding con
tinued and gratified attention. The first
and second parts were opened by musical
duets, played by lady amateurs in supe
rior style. "The Lords of Creation" was
very effectively rendered by a lady, who also
sung in very pleasing style, accompanied by
Mr. Miller, "The Gipsy Countess." Mr. F.
Mitchell, of MagilL delighted the audience
with several comic songs, which in each case
were rapturously encored. The accompani
ments were extremely well played off at night
by Mus Bollen, aa was that to Mr. F. FamdeH's
favorite aong " The Charming Young Widow."
Readings, recitations, and dialogues byanem
bars and friends were also given. The dialogue
by Mr. A. Reid and Master G. Reid wai vere
effectively rendered, the illusion of the female
character being so completely unstained. The
contributions of Master F. Lane were also very
well given, especially "The Irish School,
master." The scene " Never too Late to
Mend" was represented by local talent, the
characters being extremely appropriate, after
which the National Anthem brought the pro
ceedings to a, close.
BUGLE RANGES, November 29.
The weather has been very wet—meat un
usual at this season, and has caused much loss
to the farmers, as haymaking and harvesting
operations commence here later than in some of
the adjoining districts. The wheat crops at
present promise a fair yield, and although the
rust in some places ha* mode it? appearance, it
does not seem to have cured much injury to
the grain.—The road from this place to strath,
albyn {a eontinnaiion of the moat direct road
from Mount Barker to Strathalbyn) has been
greatly improved, thanks to the District OooncU
of Meoeleafitid. A few places need repairs, and
a goard-fesce is wanted on tie steep embank
ments. The distance from Mount Barker to
Strathalbyn, via Bugle Rujges, is only abrat
L3 miles. •
CRAFERS, November 29.
The fourteenth anniversary of the Itible
Christian ChapeL. Stirling East, was celebrated
on Sunday and Monday last. On Sunday ser
mons were preached by ths Rev. T. Allen, of
Bowden, and on Monday public tea was held, a
large numbar of visitors attending. After tea
a public meeting was held, presided over by
Mr. Wm. Lewis, when addresses were delivered
by the Revs. Allen and Ridclift, and Messrs.
Radford and Sidney. Daring the past month
a harmonium has been porch eed and a choir
established, which have proved of essential ser
vice. Miss MUford presided at the harmonium.
The chapel has also undergone a thorough reno
vation.—The anniversary services in connection
with the Primitive Methodist Sabbato-school,
Carey's Gully, were celebrated on Sunday,
November 26, wben a?rmana were preached by
the Rev. W. Jenkia, Oa Monday the children
assembled in the afternoon and had a delightful
recreation, followed by a sumptuous repast,
Irindly supplied by Hesdame* Pearce, Shoard,
Stanniford, and other friends, and Ua for the
adults followed. At a public meeting the Rev.
W. Jeakin gave an instructive address on the
social and spiritual position of a Church, she
duty of parents towards their children, and
the all-absorbing topie of the Bible in our
schools.
EAST WELLINGTON, November 27.
The entertainment given by the Wellington
Histrionic Society dtring the winter having
proved a complete success, thoughts are being
entertained as to the desirability of erecting a
place that would serve for Institute purposes
as well. Subscription-lists are already in cir
culation, and are being liberally supported,
with the view of raising about £50, which, if
supplemented by Government, will be sufficient
to ersot a commodious structure. —Harvest
operations will soon be in fall swing
TAere i« every promise of a fair yield. It
would be a good plan if oar farmers
were to unite together and form a Club,
Bay at Wellington, or in some other central po
sition, whereby they might promote their own
interests. Such an organization might have its
own wheat store, and by a proper system of
management command a better market for the
sale of their produce by shipment direct, in
stead of selling through agents, &c—Bush 6res
have already pot in an appearance, which at
tiiis time of the year, through the abundance of
dry gnus, sre greatly to be feared. k?ceatly a,
very large fire was observed on the run of Mr.
Hngti?« adjoining that of Mr. Morphett,
which raged for a day and a night, thereby
destroying a large quantity of gum and
fence.—The usual fortnightly meeting of
the Baud of Hope was hold en Friday—
On Sunday, 26th instant, sermons were
preached by the Rev. George Piio? oa behalf
of the Bible Christian Sunday-school and Mis
on. Tie serv ices were well attended. Next
day a number of people mustered and engaged
in a variety of g<nn?s, te. The tables
w re afterwards thronged to pa-take of the
excellent things provided. On each tray
were placed mottoes indicating that one was
given by the spinsters, and the other by the
bachelors ef Wellington, the whole being
gracefully presided over by Mrs. A. tlandyn
and Misses S. Myren and Bills for the
former, and the Misses TrEgilgas for the latter.
After various .sports, the room wa« filled to
overflowing. Mr. Davison took the chair, and
referred to the object of the meeting, viz., that
of rendering assistance to the Boniay-«chool
and mission funds of the Bible Christian
Church. Mr. Billtngham (Superintendent)
spoke on the working of Sabbath-schools, and
Mi. Daviea in an able manner referred to the
question of the Bible in schools Mr. Price
humorously summarised the speeches, an<l gave
an epitome of operations in connection with the
school and mission fon^a, showing the former
was in:a good working order, and the latter, \
though slightly deficient in pecuniary affairs,
was hopefully progressing. Votes of «i«««iir«
concluded the proceedings.
FINNISS VALE, November 29.
On Monday evening last a soiree was given
in the schoolroom by the members of the In- :
stitnte. There was a good attendance. Mr.
LiUywhite, of NormanvOle, presided at the
harmonium. The following was the programme:
Overture by Mr. Lillywhite; song and chorus,
"Hard Times," Mrs. Catlow and compaay;
reading, -Cataract of Todore," Mr. Catlow;
aong, "The>Rose will Cease to Blow," Mr.
Elliott: reading, "The bat days of llercu.
laneum." Mr. Washington ; recitation, " Bath
Gelert." Mr. F. Leak; song, "The Old Arm-
Ohair," Mrs. Catlow; recitation, "Sir Robert
de Fleise." Mr. J. C. Leonard; recitation,'' The
Psalm of Life," Mr. Price, of Taliaker: duet,
" I Know a Bank," Mrs. Catlow sad Mr. Elliott;
recitation, "The Spanish Champion," Mr.
Moasared, of Talisker; recitation, "The Sep
tember Gale," Mr. Wilcox; chorus, "The VJ
lage Choristers." After a short interval, the
second part commenced wit*—Overture by
Mr. Lillywhite; then followed chorus,
"Dear Mother, I've come Home to Die,'
Mies L. Hooper and company; recita
tion, " Clarencs's Dream" by Mr. Price; j
song, " Mrs. Jones's Musical Party." Mr. !
Genery, of Talisker; recitation, " Speak no \
lU," Mr. Muasared ; song, " A Motto for ;
every Mat" Mr. Elliott; recitation, "What u
Time," Mr. T. B. Wicks; song, " Bother the
Men," Mr*. GaUow ; redtaJttQ?a, " The AUrm,"
and •'TheQaarrel" Mr. Pnaa; aong. ** Tba
Village BUcksm-th," V. VoU; recUatMU,
"TheCoUubrbd," Mr. J. C Leoaard; dart,
"A. B. C. lesson" Mrs. Catlev and aft
ETlutt; "Bory O'Moreis Proseat," read by
Mr. Waahington; song, by raaaast, " Jotamf
SaMtkar," Mr. Muaared; choras. "Tramp.
Tramp," Mr. H. Leak and company. " God
Save the Qaeen" concludei the entertsianuat.
Mr. Leonard'* " iir li. De Fieece" was much
applanded. Mr. Price's renderiog " The Psalm
of Ufe," ta well rwetvad. Of the ehoreaei
" The Village Choristers" was certainly the
gem. "Botherthe Men."given by Mia. Oat.
tow, was considered the best oocg of the even
ing, and waa enured. The "A.& OL bason"
was also encored, and Mr. Masaared's " Johnny
Smoker," and be substituted ** Her Bright
Smile Haunts Me QtUL" Altogether the en
tertainment was a credit to the performers,
and was ooaanfred the best of the kind ever
given in connecion with the lastitute.
MENTARO, Nomm 28.
An amateur eoneert in aid ot the foods of the
Catholic Chapel was held yesterday evening in
the long room of the Devonshire Hotel, which
had been matt tastefully decorated by Host
Freeman. Hie performance waa the best
attended of any for toany years. Tbe proceeds
amounted to £39. Every performer aneaaed
anxiout to please, and where all wrr? worthy
of being listened t>, it is hardly mctiaiij to
pirticoJariae any one, bat I cumot pa*> wittoat
noticing the splendid atnging of Mr. a Beck
mum in " Man tbe lifeboat" and " Uood Bye,
Sweetheut, Good Bye." Mr. Sydney Heyweod
was vastly amasing in bis aolo, "TheVoang
Girl of the Day." The Christy* were very
good. The utmost credit is doe to Mr. Freeaiaa
for his valuable aanstaac*-.—As to local matters,
Mtntaro hat been eieeedinrly bajy tbe put
week; no leas than foar different hone r*'r~.
besides one cattle eaJs, havtag takea place,
and in each instance all, or aaarly all, aold.
fhe horses aold by Mr. a Ferry were a noble
sample, and he deserves credit for his enterpiiae
ia importing each aniatli.—The red nut has
made its appearance, and I aat afraid will do
much damage.
MEADOWS, Novekmee 27.
Here we are, Alive and jolly, in the audst of
nWtinnrrrinr I believe «hat Me. Oaaaoz, as
aha Mr. & A. West, are going to offer ifeesn
selves as candidates far the Mount Barker
District. JCeqaiaitiaas will be aeat to them
this week,—l have been travelling ktafaj all
over the south, and I mast caadidry aay
(although it may not pleaae apcoalatars having
Urge quantities of wheat oo hand) that the
crops look well, aad in eome planes splendid—
quite old times again. It will be * Caaaons
thing for the poor yeomen «f Seats Aostzalia—
cheese, batter, and eggs baiag of an vasaa.—l
would advise eome of the young and old aparta.
men fond of kangarooing to oome ap bare and
have a hunt. There is plenty of game, good
dogs, and capital aoeominolation.—[There were
remarks in oar correspondent's letter which
could only be treated as anfWtiia?MSJntadt?r
tisement.—Ed.]
MOONTA, Nofeimeb. 24.
On Friday eveaing last the annul Bible
mooring was held in the Institute, Presided
over by Captain nsnsnrk. The aaaatiag,
which was a, very small oae, was aAatasnad fcy
the Eev. M. BacUioaat, aad the Revs. War
ner, Hancock, aad Knight. Thi aaaal raso
vfflntwmi ware *—?■"-<, ma i a Caaaaattoe
formed,—Dariog the presant week the Jsaaaraf
troope have attcactod Urge hnaass at the asaal
fee, and this eveaing aa aa iadaconwat they
have reduoed the price.—On Wodne«dayaven
ing aevezal penona interested in issrseaUare,
Jco, assembled in the ieadiag«Msa of the Insti
tate, and reaoived to fora aa Agriaattnral and
Horticnltural Boeieto at Meoetsv Cltftaia
Haneoek waa electad Praaido?t, and L. L.
Fomer and J. B. Gorpe Vsas-Praaiiencs. A
Committee was also formed, and Me W. J.
Phillips elected Honorary Bearetary.—The dia
aolntaan is at Moanta,aa I a«ppaaa«t m in
every other town, the principal topic of the
day, and electors are beginning to talk freely
as to who stall represent this district in Ha
new Parliament. .
MOUNT PLEASANT, Koran** ?.
On Saaday. the Btth isilml. the Bar. Me
I^all, fram rtirlaidn. iff if til ia the ofceve
■>ii. it isa s ■ B^laWaaMaaaV £? li aaiaa —Jl s .--^.^a-
MrtwmUfmKOMML Uu?aaVGama IS Bw?safC faamf) wa?affsa^V^wSaa?stT*
In the momiag aad oveniag he deavend
meat impreasive aad iuatiauUie aaraaaa, whieh
were Iwteoed to fa) Urge I ias.n|,iliiai Oa
the Taetday faQftwing the asaml tea saaatasg
took place ia tbe District "• • | - Mrs.
Oilmsar, the Miana flhianss. atoaaaaas Mrl
roar, Mrs. Loatit, aad other ladies, sanded
and asaiatod at the tiMna eoaaavctr choice
and beantifd boaqoeta of ««wocs tram Aagaa
ton wore nsnch admired. Vaitora ftarn Msanl
Crawford. Khyaie, Voodside, aad other Biases,
paid Moaat Pleasant a vmH aad partook of the
aoaialcnp. The proeeeda from the ratsaorisai
and tea amounted to the hanri.pae aam of £UL
The public meeting was head in the Chareh ia
the evening. Mr. David Murray occu
pied the chair, aad on the platform were the
Hers. ijraU, Headasoa, Mc?eaa, Ctayaeld,
and Eoddick, all of whom gave very interesting
addresses. Mr. Daniels, assisted by Mia* Mel
rose, Misses Daniels, Mean. Wat. Oagh,
Shepherd, aad HalleU aaag bjbbo v*xjr nice
sacred pieces, and Mr. Crooks, from the Bank
of South Australia kiadry presided at the h*r
mociam. The usnal votes of thanks acre pro
posed and responded to.
NAVAN, No^tt?ut 29.
The aaaiveraary of the Odea's Corner Sabbath
School task place oa Sunday aad Monday last.
It was very suoasafaL Oo Sunday Mr. Israel
Bennett, aad tbe pastor (the Rev. & a Bans),
preached to good coagrecatioaa. On Monday
the children assembled, with those invited from
the Navaa Public School, and marshalled by
their teachers, aad headed by the school baaaer,
they marched through tha village, haltm* by
kind permission at Mrs. Grog's beaatiful floral
gsrdea. aUviag spent e ahort toae here, they
proceeded to the Comer, where basing enng
several school aongs. and indulged iaa little
cheering, they dispersed, commenced aad kept
up for sometime tbe games usual oaaaoh oeaa
sions. The tea and public time ring paaaed otT
very well, and the prooaeds, it is thought, wQI
materially aagmeat the f un^s far Ihe purcbama
"f?-~J~ —?^h«j?«?<i L ?H«i«- t ii«aii«*«j-itii^^ L
•refiDinfap well, aad though tat) wheat may
be alighUy shrivelled, yet the yieU per acre
will not be below tha average.
NARRAOOORTE, HoTaan 2T.^.
We have had of latesoatereaarkabae usathw
hail in rVniHtarr —^n*y~*v*~|; has been at a
standstill, aad what is cut is to aesse extent
ii.n > « e a.i 1 though with returning soawer
weathet it may be gathted witheut auwh
iDJory.—Sheaiiog u over, aad harteat it ap.
ptoaching, and ia likely to be a goad one aa re
gards the crops ia most cases. I have faeaai of
red rust ia small patches in the neigh W
hood, bat nottoaachancrtaatastoesan aay
alarm to the fanner.—A WarkJag Man's A*so
eiauon u started, and, I hear, is bkely to work
wdL Its meetings are heldin the anhoaliaem
adjoining the Primitive Hothodfert Ghareh oa
Saturday eveniags. The Bev. J. Psrhar b
elected President. Me Melntosh Vaee-Paja
dent, and ■> Cvsomittee of Miiyiiit it ap
pointed. A Mutual Taajmsam al fisaisav is
abo beiag aad a Watf to me a
aneeau.—When is the railway to mamimca b
a qnastioa repeatcdiy aakad bow, but I aavve
not heard it aatntfactorib/ aasanad. Ui. to
be hoped; however, that it w*U be saaaaaaaaed :
soon after harvest, as there will be a aumbar of.
menoutof einployateatthea.
TEETULPA, Novenbxs 2L
I think it will be a good whik before the
squatters in this part wul have any aeed to
complain of the farmers tikmg their rant froa
them for the propose of wheat giuoiag. Bccne'.
of the aqaatters had good crops af hay batyaax,
bat this yew they jut etme aat of the gramma*
a^ tha turned yelfew aid oSedoC.
WUJLIAMSTOWN, Notexbek 27.
The late rains have spaOt an imawaan ouan- <
tity of hay, and the wet and heat combined have
spread the red rust to a fearful extent. It ia
mnpnUr how very varied its effects are. Souse
say that thuagh the mat b thick, the grain is
not hurt, while others amrm that it has rained
their crops. One parson aasarel a ; that where
a short time since he expected to reap IS
bushels to the in, he did aot now believe he
should get three. Then, again, other part* it -
doe* not «pf??- to have touched at aIL —This ;
is likely to be a fine pototoe season, the raia
having sunk to aoae depth in base sail, aad '
been of infinite service to that crop.—The ap
proaching election contest b esatiag asm*
little interest, and under th; payment of mesa- I
hers system, it b prababb many local aaea of I
Ulent would come forward, who Hherwbe could i
not afford their time. I
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