Apiti Notes.

Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 199, 23 December 1893, Page 2

Apiti Notes.

fFHOM ODB OWN COBBItBPO2»DgNTj Quite a stir has been caused in this rising township lately on account of tenders being altered for re-metalling the portion of the road leading from the river to the post office, whilst the "bog hole," as it is termed, leading from the post office to the upper portion of the block, is to be left as it is. Great dissatisfaction has been -expressed at the Vigilant Committee appointed to look after the interests of the place, and one of the gentlemen has sent in his resignation. A public meeting was convened to be held in the schoolhouse last week to consider the state of affairs in general. The children attending the public school have been rehearsing for some time past, under the tuition of the teacher (Miss Prendergast), assisted by Mrs fiuckman, who plays the organ, to give a concert to raise funds for the purchase of prizes. There are over fifty children on the roll. The Wesleyans have collected a considerable sum of money towards the the proposed new church. Regular services are now being held every Sunday in the schoolroom. A sabbath school, under the superintendency of Mr Miller, is well attended. The settlers are very much indebted to Messrs Guy and Miller for their untiring zeal in connection with the services at the school. There is quite a little prodigy at Apiti. A little girl, about nine years of age, a daughter of Mr Prince, who has never had any facilities for learning music, yet she can play almost any instrument she takes in band, after a short time. It is quite astonishing to hear her play with such precision, either sacred or secular music. It is a wonder the settlers don't agitate and' get a name for their township. The name Apiti means the whole of the survey district Name the township after some of their most prominent men. Perhaps, however, they would not like to call it "Marshtown " or " Pooltown," as it would be too significant — especially in winter time. Here is a suggestion; call it "Princetown."