RAGLAN.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2734, 21 January 1890, Page 2

RAGLAN.

Mocntain'kkbing.—On Monday and Tuesday of last week parties ascended Karioi, and on both occasions in coining down the 'inimnt'iin missed tho track and did not roach Raglan until lung after dark. If a proper track were cut and cleared, persons could ride up to within a short distance from the top. At any rate it would always be best to procure a guide, as camping out all night h not at all desirable, oven in the finest woather. On the Tuesday afternoon i'iiin came down heavily drenching the mountaineers to tho skin. It was fortunate for tiieiu that a settler went after the party ami brought them safely home. School Fkast.—The Raglan school feast took place on last Thursday afternoon. A good sum was gathered for the sports, subscription lists having been left at the stores of Messrs Sutton, Kendell and Henry. Mr T. B. Hill also contributed a number of toys, which were also given as prizes. The young folks entered into the sports with great zeal, the potato race causing the most excitement. After the sports were concluded tho children assembled in the schoolroom where they partook of taa very kindly provided by their excellent teachers, Mr and Mrs La Trobe, after the youngsters had eaten of the good things, Mr La Trobe entertained the committee and other friends who were present. At the conclusion of the repast, the Chairman, on tehalf of the children, thanked Mr La Trobe for bin kindness in providing so excellent a repast, and before ltaving, the ! children showed their appreciation by giv- , ing three cheers for Mr and Mre L;i I Trobe. Tbjifkkance Meeting.—The gospel temperance and blue ribbon meeting was held in the school room, Raglan, on Thursday evening, the 9th inst. Although a number of our friends are away, yet there was a good gathering assembled, and the programme provided was excellent, the singing being good and the recitations well rendered, though in some cases too long. The president of the society, Mr Rendell, occupied the chair. Song from Jubilee Collection," choir. Prayer, Mr Elliott. The Chairman in opening the meeting stated they had secured the ssrvices uf several friends from a distance who were present with them, and would contribute to the entertainment. Mr Elliot gave an able address upon intemperance, nut only in drink but also in other things, an in our political and social relations:, and the great need for reformation in our political administration as well as in our daily habits, which could only be obtained by a personal example in these things, which at the present day wm much needed in this country. Song, " The Fishermans' Boy," Miss Wallis ; recitation, " The Drunkard's Career." Mr Elliott ; song, " The Bridge.' MrSewell ; recitation, "Theßaven," Mr E. Burton ; song, "Ora Pro Nobis," Mr Rendell ; recitation, " The ReHef of Lucknow," Mr Duxfield ; song, Mhs Reodell ; recitation, " Flodden Keild, " Mr Campbell ; song, '* L:ist of Summer" Mrs Sewell ; Reading, "Quicksands" Mr Elliot; interval for refreshment; song, "Gates of tho West,' , Miss A. Rsudell; recitation, "The Leper," Mr A. L. Peglcr; "Benediction," choir. An invitation to join the society closed the entertainment. Flax.—During last week, Mr Hall's flax mill began its operations; gr«on flax, at the rate of ten tons per day is being treated, and srteing that there is such a large supply of tho raw material close at hand, this mill will be able to supply large quantities of Hbru for tho market. Continued enquiries for fresh flax fields are made in this district, and we are sorry they sue not available. The holiday times being ovor, all tho mills are in full work again. Weatheu.—The weather still continues very unsettled. Rain falls moi-o or less nearly every day, and at times it is very cold tor the time of the year. A few weeks of sunshine would bo acceptable. Crops.—Potatoes are all looking well, especially the lute planted ones. The oat crop has been gathered in in most parts, though there are some late paddocks still to be cut.