RAGLAN.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2726, 2 January 1890, Page 2

RAGLAN.

Christmas Tide. -This gladsome time, with all its old-time associations, has once more passed away. If not beneath the mistletow, or beside the yule logs' cheerful clow, yet in the happy homes of the various Raglan settlers a joyful re-union took place on Christmas day. In one or two homes as many as thirty sat down to do justice to the plum pudding and roast beef. Our native friends, too, were not behind in their whares, and enjoyed the good cheer providfd. Boxing - Day.—The threatening clouds early rain on the morning of this day prevented the picnic taking place at Te Akan. The School Committee, however, kindly placed the school at the service of the settlers. Towards noon the dark clouds passed away, and games and pastimes, in the Government paddock occupied both young and old during the rest of the day. Considering the early rain, quite a large number of persons were present. Dinner and tea were held in the school-room, and the tables were covered with the good things of the season, to which justice was done in real Christmas style. In the evening a large number of settlers took part in the Chri-tmas dance, which was held jn the school-room, Mr C. Moon acting as M.C. RUAPincE.—Atßnapuke.BoxingDay was celebrated by a picnic. In the afternoon nearly all the settlers gathered together on thejbeaatiful beach,than which a more lovely spot could hardly have been chosen. Amongst them were Mr T. B. Hill and his family, who, I am glad to say, are now returning to settle amongst us once more. Accident.—l am sorry to say that on the return from the bench, owing to the seat of the conveyance giving way. Miss B. Hill was thrown heavily on her head, but I am glad to say the accident was not so serious as at first feared. Accident in Hakvesttield.—A sad accident occurred on tho property of Mr T. Mitchell, Wainui, Raglan, on Friday morning last. Whilst Vernon Pegler, a son of Mr J. N. Pegler, was driving a sledgo down a steep place, at a walking paco, in the paddock, the horse suddenly came to a stand, and tho sledue running upon its heels, caused it to bolt. The poor lad was thrown out buh'md the sledge, and his feet, having got entangled in the ropes, he was dragged •omedistance.comingin contact with a heap of stones, in the'patidock. when fortunately, ■it this time, the rope slipped off. He w.is it once conveyed to the residence of Mt Mitchell, close at hand. On examination if, was found he had received serious injuries, ■specially to the face and one of his ancles. In the evening he was moved to his own home. Mr T. B. Hill kindly cama over from Ruapuketosee him. Though still confined to his bed, lam glad to say he is progressing favourably. Wharf.—The tender of Mr Bruce for the -rectinn of the whurf store has been accept 'd. The steamer which came in on Friday last brought the material for the building, and conveyed it to the new wharf. I believe the opening ceremmy will take place within a fortnight or so. An excursion steamer will run, I am told, from Onehnnga on the occasion. The Ii >wen i made her last trip on Friday, as, owing to increased freights, a larger -steamer is to be put on the trade.