TAPANUI.

Otago Witness, Issue 1956, 20 August 1891, Page 19

TAPANUI.

August 18 —The dairy faotory has been re-leased to the same company that bad it last year, and on somewhat simi'.r terms. Owing to some of the members of tht. company retiring fears were entertained that a proper supply of milk would not be forthcoming, and on than account the factory would have to remain dosed. That difficulty, however, has been overcome, and it la to be hoped that the lessees may have a successful season. Road-making.— The borough council has set a good example to the county as regards a road through tbe bush, by forming a pathway for foot passengers to the end of their boundary. It Is to be hoped that tbe county council may see its way to continue tbe work, which, though it would not be a costly one, would oertainly be of great utility. Bkturn and Fabbwbli,.— The Bey. W. Soorgie arrived here from the Home Country on Saturday last, looking all the better for his holiday. An address of weloome, signed by the office-bearers, member*, and adherents of thflohuroh, was presented to him by a deputation whioh awaited his arrival. Mr Potter, who has acted in Mr Scorgle's place, said farewell to the congregation on Sunday evening in a very few words. During his remarks he said that he had done all In his power for the good of the oburoh and people. Mutual Impbotsmbnt Sooibtt.— A fair audience assembled in tbe M.l.S.'s room on Monday night to listen to an essay by Mr C. Whelan on " Friendly Societies." Mr Potter occupied the chair, and Introduced the essayist. Mr Whelan had evidently made a study of his subject, and he plainly showed the great good derived from friendly societies, more especially from the M.U.1.0.0.F., of whioh he Is a member. Taking an Illustration of the local lodge, the increase iv membership and finance spoke volumes in favour of such societies. , During the term of the Tapanui lodge £670 had been paid away iv sick money and £160 from the funeral fund, while no less a sum than £1038 was disbursed for doctor*' attendance and medicine. At the present time the lodge had 90 members on the roll, representing 450 persons, or one fifth of the population. Mr Whelan has certainly the honour of having produced one of the best papers of the session. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded him. Several members took part in the discussion whioh followed, and all were thoroughly in favour of the arguments used by the essayist. At next meeting the programme will consist of social and political addresses, songs, and recitations.