AWAMOKO. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) August 21.

North Otago Times, Volume XX, Issue 965, 25 August 1874, Page 2

A W A M O K O. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) August 21.

A few tantalising drops of run fell on the 20th instant. A number of persons — old and young — hare been sundering severely from cough*, colda,^ and sore throats. - Within the last three months I hare frequent] j seen a popular Oamaru physician paying visits in this locality. In s case of sudden and violent illness, I- fear that- an-Oamaru doctor could not arrire here in sufficient time to prevent the worst consequences. This is one of the inconveniences which arise from being a pioneer of civilisation. We will shortly receive the balance of books due to our library. In the new selection will be found Carlyle's French Revolution, six of Disraeli's novels, Huxley's Lay Sermons, Goethe's Wilbelm Meister, Life of Sir Walter dcott, For«t*r's Life of Dickon's, Sterling's Philosophy of Law, Burton's History of Scotland (7 vols.) Those which I have not mentioned are excellent, and they include biography, travels, and moral philosophy. Some of the Awamoko books circulate as fur as Maerewhsnua. More than one rrndar has fastened on Alison's History of Europe, and the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher And some other serious writers have been read. More than one Awamoko settler has taken up broad acres at Maerewhenua. On Friday evening, Sep. 25th, therewill be afa amateur entertainmentoonsisting of reading, singing, and recitations, by Oamaru, Papaiaio, and Awamoko contributors, in> the Awamoko schoolhouse. Weather permitting, the event promises to be a more than ordinary success. The local manager of this affair will endeavor to secure the services of a violinist who will play dance music for an hour or two after the termination of the literary and musical part of the performance. The Awamoko railway U making good progress. Our Good Templar Lodge is increasing in numbers, and Bro. David Gilbert deserves credit for his attempts to make it a success. Permit me to make a reply to the possible query, " What object will be benefitted by the Awamoko entertainment?" I believe I am not far wrong in stating that the receipts will be handed to the teacher for his own discretionary use, and he tells me that it is probable that he will devote the proceeds to the erection of a proper cooking apparatus in the kitohen of the school residence. You will eee then tbat he is not selfish, for aihni-class kitchen apparatus will be a benefit for years to come, wluon all Awamoko teachers will participate in.

In the House of Lordi, on the 8th June the somewhat uniuual ceremony of swearingin a Rof al Peer took place. There was a large gathering on the ocoasion, the Peeresses' Gallery being unusually well Billed, and when the Duke of Connaught (Prince Arthur) was introduced by his brother*, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh, un erident sensation ran through the assembly.