RAGLAN.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2535, 9 October 1888, Page 2

RAGLAN.

TEMPERANCE MEETING.—A social meeting was held in the Wesleyan Church here on Wednesday evening last, the Rev. G. Stephenson in the chair. The following programme was gone through well: —Hymn 196, Sankey. The chairman's speech, which was of a practical nature, dealt with the varied character of the temperance movement in all its aspects. No. 61, Christian Choir Song; reading, "How to Hit a Deacon," Mr Stephenson ; song No. 393 (Sankey); song No. 19, Temperance Mission Book; reading, "Moderation," Mr Turner, from Gough's orations. The many illustrations that were given from this master of elocution in an admirable manner by the reader, brought down the house, the audience showing, at its close, their great appreciation of the reader's powers. Solo, " I've Found a Friend," Mr Stephenson, in his accustomed good style and effect (applause); recitation, Mr E, Wallis ; song, Mr Charles Moon, "Father, Dear Father, Come Home," in excellent voice, and with clear enunciation, showing his power to advantage (applause); hymn (Sankey) No. 396 ; song, " What are. the Wild Waves Saying," Miss and Mr E. Wallis. The old favourite was listened to again with great pleasure, and was applauded. Hymn No. 348 (Sankey's), "We Shall Have a Now Home." Speech, by Mr Pegler, upon drink as one of the factors of our present depression, and of the world's misery, &c. At the request of the Chairman, who earnestly desired all to come forward who had not joined the good cause, five present donned the bine. A good number were present, and a pleasant evening was spent. After the Benediction, the company separated. Local Trader.— The s.s. Rowena left for Kawhia on Monday last, arriving there the next day about 9 a.m., but owing to the heavy weather the Kawhia bar was too rough to cross, and the steamer did not arrive at Raglan until Thursday morning. She brought a full general cargo for this port. She left the same evening on her return trip, taking with her a full cargo of 100 bales of flax, lime, sheep, pigs, &c. It is pleasing to note that our flax export still continues. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Friday week an entertainment was given by the bachelors of the district. A large number assembled from all parts, and dancing was kept up until an early hour. Mr Charles Moon acted as M.C. in an efficient manner, and Mr Turner was caterer for the occassion. A pleasant evening was spent, concluding with cheers for the ladies. Raglan Road Board Meeting.—A meeting of the above Board was held on Saturday afternoon last. Present: The Chairman (Mr A. Gilmour), and Messrs Mitchell, Dando, Philps, and Pegler. A letter was read from the Government, informing the board, that authority had been given, by Order-in-Council, dated September 25th, "to erect a wharf, and giving license to the united boards of Raglan and Whaingaroa to use the foreshore of the Raglan Harbour, in the construction of the said wharf, with regulations attached." Tenders for the wharf are at once to be called for, and when returned a meeting of the United Board is to be called by the chairman. A letter was read from Mr Somerset, Clerk of County Council, stating that the Government had vested the authority of the Raglan Licensing District in the County Council. The chairman was deputed to wait upon the County Council at the next meeting re the matter, the Clerk of the Board being instructed to furnish the County Council with particulars of the licensing accounts. Authority was received from the Marine Department, to place one of the beacons in its proper place. Tenders will be called for the work during the ensuing week, and the work is to be proceeded without delay. The Chairman and Mr Dando were deputed to act as a deputation to wait upon the next county council meeting re the separation of a portion of the Karioi district and its amalgamation with the Raglan Board, as in the opinion of the Board, the time had come when this should take place. This concluded the business.