RAGLAN.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 2605, 23 March 1889, Page 2

RAGLAN.

Social Gatiikuixg.— A large social gathering took place in the Wesleyan Church, Raglan, on the afternoon and evening of Thursday, 14th inst. As the period of Mr Steplieiisun's sojourn was drawing to a close it was felt that it would be most fitting to hold a soiree on the occasion, as a means of .-howing the esteem and respect felt for him. The tables were kindly provided by Mesdames Bulford, Wilsons, Pain, and Cogs, well, and Messrs Onuiston and Rendell, and were liberally loaded with good tilings most tastefully laid out. Ono and all were most happily engaged in disposing of the good things before them. Whilst the tables were being cleared the young folks enga Red outside in sundry games, and seemed to lie most happy in the enjoyment of their sport. The after meeting was presided over by the Rev. Mr Gil.tos who happened to lie on a li-it to Raglan upon work connected with tim Wesleyan Hoim Mission, and the churc'i was crowded in every part. Tim Chairman expressed great pleasure at being present, and said it must lie gratifying to Mr Stephenson to see so many present, but naturally oil such occasions as this feelings of sadnes; would ariso caused by the thoughts of parting. Then fallowed the following programme : —Part song, "Along the River of Time," choir; solo, "In the Gloaming," MrE. Donaldson, accompaniment played by Miss Mitchell ; reading, "Jackdaw of Rheims,"Mr Roudell ; hymn, "Temperance Life Boat," choir; recitation, "Lecture on Patent Medicines," Mr E. 0. Wallis, given with great effect; part song, "Glory to God the Father," choir; reading, "Love in a Balloon," Mr Henry, read in good style and received with great applause ; duet, "Larboard Watch," Messrs Reudell and Ormiston (encored); recitation, "Yankee Eloquence,'' Master B. Hundell; song, "Auld Robin Gray,'' Mrs Sewell, sang with great expression and sweetness. The Rev. Hauraki Paul then spoke of tho work of God botli amongst the Maoris and Europeans, and of the efforts of His servants here, and that their motto should be " Christ for the Maoris" and the "Maoris for Christ," and desired God's blessing upon all, and upon Brother Stephenson in his next circuit. Duet, "The Pilot Brave," Miss Wallis and Mr Ormiston; song, " Nil Desperandum," Mr E. (J. Wallis ; song, "Lilly Dale," Miss Kate Savage; very sweetly sung, and receiving an enthusiastic encore. The Rev. Mr (Jittos. then made a presentation of a purse of sovereigns containing £14. In doing so he stated that it ga\e him great pleasure to be able to hand over to Mr and Mrs Stephenson this expression of kindly feeling shown towards them. Mr Stephenson replied in feeling terms, on behalf of himself and wife, and that they very much 'appreciated this expression of kmdly feeling given in such a substantial manner. He was glad to say, that from testimonies received, his labours had not been in vain. Ho earnestly hoped the people of Raglan might have temporal and spiritual prosperity. This they would have if they observed Christ's order, "Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all things shall be added to you." Accjidknt.—What might have been a serious accident occurred to some of tho parties engaged upon Messrs Loane and Co.'s contract. A large stone was placed in a waggon for removal, and two of the front bullocks were unyoked. The waggon in some way moved down the incline and the animals in it being unable to prevent its motion acquiring speed it raced down upon the ot her bullocks below, Mr A rthur Moon received an injury t> Ins hand, and his brother, Mr C. Moon, also some injury to his foot.