RAGLAN.

Waikato Argus, Volume III, Issue 212, 20 November 1897, Page 2

RAGLAN.

Fishing Industry.—Mr Bushby, whose fishing operations were confined to the licail of the harbour, has started to fish in the water adjacent to Raglan, and goes out with his men nearly every day, and meets with varied success, but as a rule not so great as was the case in former years. This industry has been started here again and again, but the success met with was not sufficient to establish it ou a sound basis. It is to be hoped that this may not be the case with Mr Bushby. There is not only a local market, but others may be found, more particularly in "Waikato. The natives are also out frequently, and catch for their own use and local sale. The other day a most curious fish was caat ashore at "the Bridle Creek, not far from Ohete. It had a nose like the bill of a duck, and on being cut open a young one of the same species was found inside. The name of this fish is not known here. Several parties went up in a boat the other day to secuie it for sxhibition, but unfortunately could not find it. Ficxic.—On Monday a most enjoyable picnic took place at the Tattooed rocks, some dis'ance along the coast. It was held in connection with the Congregational Church. Besides the Auckland deputation, Messrs Lyon, Ball, Rhodes, and Higgins, a large number of the congregation and their friends took part. Some went by boat, some rode and some walked, all spent a most enjoyable day, and the visitors were very pleased with one of the beauty spots of Raglan.

Missiox Meetixc—On Monday last the concluding meeting of the series held under the auspices of the Congregational Church was held in the church. T/ha Kev C. A. Lyon presided, and briefly mentioned that the object of the meeting was to give their Auckland friends an opportunity of addressing them. He then introduced Mr Bull to the meeting, and added that he (the chairman) was going to Core, in Otago, and that Mr Bull would take his place during his absence, and asked fur him their sympathy aHd support. Mr "W. H. Lyon, chairman of the Congregational Union, then gave a most interesting and instructive address upon God's work in the mission field, and he dwelt at some length upon medical missions in various countries. The Kev. B. Rhodes followed with an eloquent and forcible address on earnestness in life and character, and the giving up of ourselves to Cod's service. Mr Bull spoke briefly in refereuce to taking charge of the Raglan district. He had loDg felt great sympathy for the Raglan cause, and he would endeavour to do his best on their behalf. Messrs Hill, Rendell and Pegler also spoke. OroTUKA BIUDOE.—A letter has been received in Raglan from Mr Lang, M.11.1v., enclosing a memo, from the Lands Department to the effect that Mr Vickerman, Government Engineer, had been instructed while surveying the new road to Ruapuke, to survey a site for a bridge across the Opotura Creek, Raglan, and to give an estimate of the cost. This road when made will give access to thousands of acres of good land between Raglan and Ruapuke. The bridge will lie a great boon to the settlers. —(Own Correspondent).