RAGLAN.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2540, 20 October 1888, Page 2

RAGLAN.

Road Works.—The tender/if Messrs Vercoe and Sutton tor the erection of a stone culvert over one of the creeks near Mr Sutton's Half-way House, Waitetuna. has been accepted by the committee _ of the County Council appointed to receive and accept tpndei'.. The contractors are pushing on .ith the work, Mr Vercoe having already burnt a kiln of lime for use on the contract. County Control. —The various sums of money voted- by the late House, for road construction within this county, would be far better placed in the hands of the County Council, and the various works carried on by them under the supervision of their engineer, and if done so at once the works could be gone on with during the coming summer season, a most important consideration in the performance of all road works. A New Coat.—For a number of years past the record of Raglan in Brett's Almanac has been anything of a cheerful nature. The description of the appearance of the dwellings in the township are of a jorabre character. But we are pleased to state that this spring an improvement is taking place. As nature is putting on its beautiful new covering, so are various buildings here receiving theirs of paint. The Cwuncil Chambers, and also tho premises of Messrs Gilmour, Post-office and store of Messrs Rendell and Henry are much improved in appearance thereby. Whabf.—The United Boards of Raglan and Whaingaroa meet on the third Saturday in November, to receive and open tenders for the construction of their much needed work.

Business Changks.—lt is with regret we have to notice the retirement of Philip, Bros., who for soino fow years past, have conducted the business here of general storekeepers, and who carry along with them tho esteem and Rood wishes of their numerous customers and friends. Yet, it is pleasing to note that they have disposed of the same (through the agency of Mr Dando), to Messrs Rendell and Henry, of Auckland, who are thorough men of business, and having replenished the stock by a, varied assortment "f goods should secure a failshare of public patronage. Since the native trade here of necessity decreases year by year, it is in the interest of storekeepers as in other matters that more population should be in our midst. The Wbatukk ani> Citors. — The weather continues beautiful, and'clear days and fine moonlight nights prevail. All crops are growing rapidly, grass is abundant, but oats require rain. Insects, slugs, etc, have been most disastrous in gardens this season. A more constant application of lime no doubt would be beneficial, water; ing also with soot-water is very good, In sheltered spots here many fruits come early to maturity. A month ago Mr Somerset sent over to Waikato a box of strawberries. Gooseberries and other small fruits are showing well this season.