RAGLAN.

Waikato Times, Volume xxx, Issue 2424, 24 January 1888, Page 2

RAGLAN.

Death of Mr Thos. Phillips.—The death of Mr Tlios. Phillips, of the firm of Phillips Bros., which took place on Sunday, January Bth, in the Provincial Hospital, Auckland, caused universal regret amongst his numeruus friends and neighbours, both European and native. He had been for some time conducting the business of the firm in Kawhia, but owing to failing health went to the Auckland Hospital for treatment, and after being there for some weeks the disease from which he suffered—consumption—carried hun off at the early age of 33. His remains were brought to Raglan, and interred in the cemetery here ou the morning of the 12th inst, the Rev. G. Stephenson conducting the burial service. A large number of friends and settlers from all parts of the district met to pay a last mark of respect to one who was so much respected. FLAX Industry.— This industry still continues to be carried on with increased activity, all the mills being in full swing. That of Messrs Donaldson employs fifteen hands. The s.s. Staffa.—Our local trader, the Stall'a, arrived hero during the middle of last week with a full cargo of general merchandise, and took away als'.i a full cargo of flax, wool and other produce. Gai.ks.— Several rather stiff gales have been blowing during the last few days, some rain also falling, but not nearly so much as in other parts. On Saturday night it blew strongly, with heavy rain. Chops.—Potatoes in some parts have been raised, and are a fair crop, but the main crop as yet remain in the ground. The late rains'have been of great benefit to tho grass, Oats are mostly cut and carried, and average a good yield. A great area is down in wheat this year, but it is not ye.t ready for cutting. Visitoks.—'Large numbers of visitors are still here, and more are yet to follow. All seem to enjoy themselves and receive great bonefit from our glorious sea breezes. Waitetuna Bridge.—The contractors are getting on with the erection of this structure. The piles are now all driven, and the timber is on the ground for the completion of the work. When finished it will be a great boon to the settlors and others travelling along the road to the Hot Springs, Hot Springs.—A large number of visitors continue to arrive here from many places, and tho healing qualities of those waters are gaining in popularity.