At the landward end of almost all the groynes the sand is perfectly level with the piles, and indeed some of the piles are buried out of sight. The manuka fascines appear to have done excellent work in holding up the drift of sand, and the rocks opposite the esplanade are well buried under smooth sand. The marram grass has taken firm hold of the face of the sandhills and is giving it a solid, permanent appearance. A fine stretch of beach is now available as a playground, especially, of course, at low tide.
Passiontide devotions
Evensong was held at St Paul’s Cathedral last night. At the conclusion of the service the congregation formed a procession of witness, and, led by the Bishop, clergy and choir, marched along Princes street to the Princess Theatre. Two well-known hymns "Onward Christian Soldiers" and “The Church’s One Foundation” were sung. There was a very large congregation in the theatre, where the Rev W. Uphill conducted a lantern service, on the Life of Christ. The observance of Holy Week at St Joseph's Cathedral was commenced on Wednesday evening with the solemn office of Tenebrae, in which a number of the clergy and the students of Holy Cross College, Mosgiel, participated. The ceremonies were continued on Thursday morning, followed by Tenebrae in the evening. The solemnities of Good Friday were commenced at 9am and in the afternoon the touching devotion of the Stations of the Cross was attended, as customarily, by thronged congregations. There was a very large attendance again in the evening at Tenebrae.
Time to plant strawberries
Strawberries do best on a fairly heavy soil, not too rich in organic matter, and with a slope towards the sun. Shelter from cold winds is essential, and if there is not a suitable hedge or shelter belt, temporary shelter should be provided by erecting a scrub fence. There are several methods of planting, one being to put the plants out in rows two feet apart and allow a font between the plants in the rows. By keeping all the runners pinched off except those required for propagating, this allows plenty of room tor three years, which is about the time they will bear satisfactorily on ordinary land. When planted in rows 2ft apart and 1ft between the plants in the rows every second plant can be removed after the first crop, which will then leave them at a uniform distance of 2ft apart each way. — By D. Tannock
Student athletes arrive
There was a large and enthusiastic gathering in the Allen Hall, Otago University, yesterday afternoon, when a welcome was extended to the visiting students who are taking part in the Inter-University tournament. The Mayor, in extending a hearty welcome to the visitors, said that Dunedin had always had a reputation as an educational centre, and that the town was honoured by the presence of so many representatives of the northern colleges. He felt sure that Dunedin would maintain its reputation for hospitality, and that the visitors would be well looked after.
— ODT, 31.3.1923
Compiled by Peter Dowden
