NGAPARA.

Otago Witness, Issue 1652, 21 July 1883, Page 13

NGAPARA.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Ju'y 18. CHAarrY. In my last communication to the Witness I omitted to state that the sum of £S3 some odd shillings was recently sent to ths widow of the late Thomas White, who is li.ing at Hmdon. This was exclusive of £5 previously forwardeJ. It will be remembered that the unfortunate man was accidentally killed at Ngapara. This liberal sub-cdpiLn will, it is hoped, be of great s-ervice to Mrs White Social— An amateur Ch isty Minbtrel Club has latch been formed here. Practising is entered into heartily, and this, if only persevered in, promises to be a source of pleasure and amubement. The Ctub is composed of some^ls members. '1 hey wi 1 probably make their flr»t appearance in public next month Tint Railway.- Ca'ting down is almost finished, consequently little graiu is being forwarded on the line. The remaining light rails between Windsor and Ngapara are being lifted, and heavier onos put in their place. This certainly i» a step in the right direction. Thb School. — The attendance is increasing 1 , thoueh alowly ; it is also a little more regular. There are several improvements promised by the Committee, a-d it is much to bo desired that they should soon be effected. ilELiai us — Kegular services are being conducted by various Presbyterian mmibters and the Rev. Mr Macpherson. The latter has reeuntl> had his GeorgetoNvn congreg»tion prea'enied whh a very good church or. an, giving evidence that the rev. gentleman's bervices are appreciated.