OWAKA.

Otago Witness, Issue 2785, 31 July 1907, Page 39

OWAKA.

July 27.—"Jack Frost" is at present paying us some sharp visits, but notwithstanding this, we are getting* through the winter splendidly—just enough rain to keep the ground moist and the tanks, filled. Ploughing ia not yet general. Can-tata.—The cantata "Under the palms," given by the Presbyterian choir an Tuesday evening proved a great success. The hall was decorated with ferns, and a& tihe night was propitious and the roads good a fair number turned' out. Rev. J. Ghisholm* conducted the choir, and it must H«ve been gratifying to him that all the different parts- were rendered in so creditable- a mwnaier. At the close Mx Chisholm thanked the friends outside the choir who had rendered assistancein the singing. During the evening- Mr Tobin, on behalf of the friends, and patents of the children, took the opportunity of presenting Miss Nichol -with a neat little dressing case as a small token of esteem and farewell. Miss Nichol was also the recipient of a silver-mounted brush and comb from the choir and Bible class, who gave* m am*M social among themselves in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday evening. Mission.—Mr Stephen, who has been conducting a mission in the Baptist Church, was unfortunate as regards to the weather and the attendance at the meetings was- disappointing. Those who were privileged to be present at the meeting* received great bles»ing4herefrom. On the Friday oi misaioan.. wwk Mr- Stephens grave- a lecture and. service of song on the life of P. P. Bliss, Mr Stephen's singing is quite a- tre*t in itself, end I was pleased that the collection, for the evening was good. I trust that when, "MV Stephen again visits the district the churches will combine and try to have a betier time. Band of Hope.—The second meeting of the Band of Hope was hod on Friday evening, and considering the nuany "evenings out" -we have had lately, was well attended. A good programme of solos, quartets, recitations, and dialogues was gone through- by members and the children. Mr Owen was chairman for the evening, and also made a speech. Several new members joined.