RAGLAN.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2736, 25 January 1890, Page 2

RAGLAN.

S.S. Glenels.—This steamer, which has taken the place of the Rowena, came into port r.n Fiiday morning under the command of Captain Norbury, and as she was too large to proceed to the old wharf and the store and trolly for the tramway are not yet erected on the new one, her cargo had to be discharged into boats and landed upon the old wharf. The contract for discharging the steamer was undertaken by Captain Philip, and the 70 tons of cargo were landed in a few hours. A return cargo of flax and other produce were sent away by the samo steamer. The agent of the Northern Steamship Company, Mr Sutton, and those acting under his directions, are to be complimented for the efficient manner in which they got t'.ie cargo to land. The Ulenelg then proceeded to the new wharf and discharged the material for the store to be erected at the end of the wharf; she then proceeded on her journey to Kawhia, getting over the bar just before sunset.

Whawp.— Now that all the material for the store has been landed it i-s to be hoped the contractor will use every endeavour to get the building erected. The formal opening day cannot take place now until after tho Jubilee of the colony is over.

Flax.—This industry is assuming still larger proportions in this district. The flax mill of tha Raglan Flax Company, has now been in work for some days, they are employing a large number of men, there is said to bo fifty hands at their mill. The other day a lire occurred there, but was quickly got under without much or any damage being done, At Mr Hall's flax mill, too, a large number of men are employed, contracts having been let for cutting the flax and other work. Mr Hall has purchased tv number of honsea for packinp the flax down to the Te Akau station. The mill of the Messrs Wallis, one of the oldest established in the district, is about to undergo considerable repairs. Mr Duuwoodie, of Onehunga, having charge of the work. The portable steam engine landed on the wharf some time since, and belonging to Measrs Langley, for their new mill at Aotea, was taken out on Saturday last, by a team of bullocks and horses, so that a large number of men are finding employment in this important brunch of trade. The proprietors of one of the mills have an office in Queen-street, Auckland, so that the passer-by will know there is such a placo a> Raglan in the land, which is more thim a Minister of the Crown once did.

Visitors. —A good number of visitors have arrived during the last two week, and are staying at the hotels and in private residence?-,

Cr.Kiuc'AL.—Mr Elliott, the Wesleyan Minister stationed here, left last week for the purpose of attending the Wesloyan Conference, now being held in Christchnrch. Theßov. W. Haselden is expected here shortly on his periodical visitation, services will be held at all the centres and a lecture is also to be given.

Wkather.— We are enjoying glorious woather, and every day the splendid sea breeze comeß in from the Pacific Ocean. Now ie the time for visitors to come along to get hoalth and strength renewed once more.