RAGLAN.

Waikato Argus, Volume II, Issue 133, 13 May 1897, Page 2

RAGLAN.

SHOOTING Season.—Seldom have sportsmen experienced such fine weather during the first week ot the shooting season for imported game. A considerable number of guns were at work dur'ng the week. The uncertainty which prevailed at the commencement of the season as to the legality of shooing pigeons scorns to have given additional zest, to the spcrt, as forbidden things do proverbially. All last week guns could be heard iu all directions around Karioi. This was especially the ease on Tuesday. There must have been it good many misses or the wounded birds were not secured, as the bags were by no means on a par with the noise.

Mutual Society.—At the last meeting Mr Henry (President) occupied the chair. Miss Bey was elected a member. Mr Sebnackciibeig gave notice to move at next meeting, " To consider the issue ot magazines." Mr Williams then read a paper, " Is Trade Unionism worthy of support ? " The writer described the origin and objects of the movement and the results attamed. He described the state of labour before the <ra of Unionism, and maintained that it had greatly improved, the position of workers, although lie recognised that there were dangers to be anticipated from the system. A discussion followed, in which

Messrs Lyon, Ruidell, Pegler and Schnaeketiberg toed* part. These speakers mostly accorded praise to the re nler of the paper, and generally approved of Trades Unionism, but 'bought strikes a great mistake and injurious to both employers and workmen. The pap;r to be read at the next meeting will lu by Mr A. Smith, " The Common Origin of Humanity." Record Reign Celebration. A rublie meeting, convened by Mr Muthias, county chaii man, was hslel on May Bth, to consider the most fitting way of celebrating the event iu Raglan. There was a lepresentative attendance from all the surrounding districts. Mr Mathias occupied the chair and briefly explained the objects of the meeting as being to devise means to celebrate in a fit and proper manner the record reign of Her Majesty. Ho solicited suggestiotiS from the meeting and expressed regret ut the absence t.f the la ies, scei' g that it was one of their own sex they sought to honour. The Rev. C. A. Lyon suggested the piloting of memorial trees and tin establisliiin nt of a library and readingroom. Mr J. K. McDonald heartily supp .fted the proposit : on e>f tree planting and eulogised Her Majesty. '1 he library scheme diel not seen to meet with approval, i n the (.rounds mainly that there were libraries at Te Mata, Ruapuke and o'her places, and that to confine efforts to the Raglan institution would he of tco local a nature. Mr T. B. Hill drew attention to the cemetery, which he stated was ill a bad condition, and thought that all should turn out to put it in order, by clearing and planting trees. This proposal was seconded byMr llendull, and Mr Henry spoke in support of it. as a'so did Air Will'ams. Mr Hankhirt said the road to the cemetery would receive attention from the Council, and asked if the trustees had money for 'he work suggested. He had little faith in "woik'tlg bees,"' and had found tin mof little use. He did not apn ove of cither of the suggestons made. lie thought the interests of visit- is should be considered, and bathing sheds erected. A strong connut'ec was appointed to consider the proposals made and make suitable arrangements. The committee met subsequently, when Mr Matldas was elee'ed chairman and Mr W. 11. Wallis secretary. It was eventually to p'ant trees in Wallis End Ciitr-.-tiee's. the mm be.' to accord with iit mot cy raised for iho purpose, the rpjeies (if trees t> be subject ti the advice of Mr Hay. fc'aoh member of

;'on:initt' •'. under: n U to can-ass f»r S'llisctip'ioi)'. A d'lir.er oi tea was MU discus ed, ad ir was decide.) to afternoon tei for the children and a public ilinm r at (i p.m.. the .Mutual Improvement Society to i.ive a coneeTi and entcrtaiuinent after the dinner, The day to liniih up with a grand Jubilee ball,