CORRESPONDENCE.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume IX, Issue 5, 6 January 1874, Page 2

CORRESPONDENCE.

•*• We are desirous of affording every reasonable facility for the discussion of public subjects; but it must be understood that we are in ro way responsible lor the opinions expressed by correspondents. To the Editor op the Nelson Evening Mail. Sib- The workers and the children in, the Orphanage, Motueka, have great pleasure in again acknowledging the kind liber illy of tbe well-wishers of this Institution, baying ro lived per Lady Barkly a case and sundry jiurcels containing toys for Cbristmns presents and rewards lor the attentive; the diligent, the persevering, and the brave, who do battle with the incer self, thereby manifesting a good behaviour. The rainy days, the cold weather, and the sick chamber have not been forgotten by those who made the purchases. One article especially calls for remark — the Ark containing 250 inmates will be a never-failing source of enjoyment. Seven little maids, who knitted (during a greater portion of their play-hours), the large counterpane shown at the Exhibition, were remembered; a diamond morocco Bible, with references, was sent over for each. The Rev. S. Poole, who has ever shewn a deep interest in the welfare and the progress of the " Home," lias, again promised to preside at a meeting similar to last year, and award the prizes. I am, &c, R. Wallis. Orphanage, Motueka, Dec. 30.