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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1067, 20 September 1879, Page 2

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(prom a correspondent.") The library here is taking a firm footI ing. Last niglit 70 more volumes were opened up, making a total of 140 books on hand. This is fair progress for four 1 months, and the best of it is that the library is clear of debt, and we are sending for more books. I trust that, before the middle of next year, we will have the Town Hall erected on the land so kindly given by Mr. Menlove. The band continues to practice hard, and new members are joining, so that by Christmas you may expect a fair appearance. fund was a great success. [ was in the chair. The band did well, Vut , you will be able to realise what a trou' o le it must have been to those in author ity, and responsible, to introduce the bar id to the public in such a manner after only four months' practice. However, aJ 1 we nt . well. Tlie dance was a good finalf ; to the whole. ■ The place is lively with thf. ballast train putting the station sidings in order. The crops are looking well , and the farmers are working hard, puttin"- in late crops. Potatoes appear to be° the staple crop with small farmers, although wheat, barley, and oats are being largely imported for seed. ° ° The telegraph is baclly wanted here, and as to its paying six per cent, on the outlay, it would pay more than double that amount when once started. e will soon want a Registrar if the population inci'eases as it has done during the last month. Five fine boys made their appearance during that period.