RAGLAN.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 2665, 10 August 1889, Page 3

RAGLAN.

Nativb Rk-ai'i-kahaxck.—The yarn that appeared in the Auckland papers to the effect that a native had been dug from his grave appears, upon investigation, to be an unfounded rumour, no more true than was the nnrativo published srane years since by a Raglan correspondent, that in the heart of Karioi there had been discovered a wonderful cave running far into the mountain, and in one of the chambers of the Biimo sat around a table of stone twico twolvo giant chiefs, all turned to stone. Land ]V>om.—Since the estate of the late Mr Chawberlin was thrown open for sale, considerable excitement has been shown here, and quite a largo number of sections taken up by vaiious persons, in lots of from a few acres and upwards, noarly 300 acres having been disposed of during the last few weeks. Mr Fiissi-.1l is engaged surveying and laying off roads upon the estate. Mr Dando, of this place, is the agent for the owner* for the sale of the same. All sheep and cattle grazing upon the property, and not owned by those having sections of the laud, bavo been ordered off. The land being of good quality and adjacent to Kaplan, those seeking land might do worse than purchase the same for fruit-growing. The land is well adapted, too. j.'nii;,—A fire has taken place at a native settlement called New Jerusalem, near Aotea, a large portion of which was burnt. Social Gatukrings.-- An entertainment and ball wasKiven on Friday, 2(ith of last month, in the Kaplan Public Hall. A large number of settlers were present, and a most enjoyable evening was spent, dancing being kept up until the early hours of morning. The arrangements were under the care of Mr Sullon, who in catering for the same, displayed his usual liberality.

Flax.—The (')kete flax dressers are giving an entertainment to their friends next week. The industry is still active here. Almost every month we have parlies arrivinp to seek Mtes fur new flax mills, and since the line weather set in all the mills have been very busy pelting flax out. We hear that another one is to be started at the situ of Ihincim and Mitchells <>ld mill. A large, quantity of firewood has been caited for the ll'.'X mill eiißiue of Mr Hall, and the machinery will sum be on the ground and iipi'i-iitions bc;,'im. CoNTßAirr.s.— All the road contracts are completed now or there about. The. contract of Messrs (iilinour and Peder, in thn foundation of tins new road, Kauroa and Te Muta lias been passed by the Inspector, besides luinir a very great improvement the vvi-.t-l: of the eontiant is done in a, very creditable maimer, nud is one of llio best piece.-; of work done in ihe district. Wkatiikh.— The weather for some weeks |i»-t has been very tiin-, witli one or two day's i;;in. Actives operation upon the laud by the settlers has in consequence taken place. I'.otb oats and potato ground have been prepared, garden operations pruecded with, and early crops of potatoes, peas, beans, etc.. have been planted.