SOUTHERN MAORI MISSION.

Otago Witness, Issue 2451, 6 March 1901, Page 52

SOUTHERN MAORI MISSION.

A committee meeting of the Southern Maori Mission was held at the Bible Depot, Princes street, on Friday evening last, when there were present — Rev. R. R. M. Sutherland (in the chair), and Messrs Wm. Brown, J. Hercus, Wm. Ings, E. Rosevear (hon. treasurer), and the hon. secretary. The mission's Native agent and colporteur, Mr Ncho Papakakura, was also present, and gave a report of his doinge since the committee last met. Mr Neho has now visited amorgst nearly all the Maoris of the South Islands and the small adjacent islands, and it is apparent that his work is productive of much good amongst his people, to many of whom he is able to take words of needed hope and cheer, whilst he has been the means of bringing some who were treading the downward way to walk in the path of rectitude. In this connection it may be mentioned that voluntary letters have been received by the committee from those who have had the pleasure of meeting Mr Neho on his travels, in which his work amongst the Maoris is spoken of in a very appreciative manner indeed. A pleasing feature of the work of the missionary is the cordial manner with which he is everywhere received by those of his own race, ac well as the whites with whom he comes in contact. Mr Neho is now becoming well known amongst the various kaiks scattered up and down the island, and the hospital manner in which he is entertained is encouraging, and helps him much in his work. He, of course, has difficulties and discouragements to contend against, but the kind sympathisers who voluntarily furnish the necessary funds to enable the mission to be carried on must have their hearts gladdened by the knowledge of the good work that is going on amorgst the Maoris. It, should be added that the Southern Maori Mission is unsectarian, and is wholly supported by voluntary contributions.

The hon. treasurer (Mr Rosevear, of the Bible Depot) acknowledges with thanks receipt of the following donations: — Purakanui y.PS.C.E. £1: R.M., Glenledi, 7s: North Chatton Y.P.S.CE.. 16* ; Miller's Fat S.S., 5s 6d ; G.M.. 5s : Columba Presbyterian S S , Oamaru. £3 8s 6d ; Anderson's Bay P.W.M U., 10s ; Milton Presbyterian Y.P.S.C E., £4 10s ; Riverscjale Presbyterian S.S, £2 12« ; St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. Invercareill, £5 ; Sympathiser, £5; Ist Cor.. 15-58, £1 ; H.E.W., £2 ; First Church V M. Bible Clas«. £2: Erst Taieri Y.W.CA., £1: Tab'e Hill Y.P.SCE.. £1 15s: Friend?, £5: Presbyterian Church of Otao;o. £10: D.M., £1 : XY.Z.. £1: Purakanui Y.P.SCE.. £1 : Riversdale Y.P.S.CE., £1 5s 6d ; Mrs Clarke, ss.

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A relic of old Lyttelton was uncarthc! on Friday by workmen who are digsf'npr for a n^w drain between the post ofßce and tho railway station. This was a portion of the jetty at which boats landed their passengers ard goods before the extensive reclamation works were carried out.

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