RAGLAN.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 2987, 5 September 1891, Page 2

RAGLAN.

Mutual Improvement Society.—The last meeting of this society was well attended, the evening's entertainment consisting of various readings by the members present. Waikato Hospital.—Ah an instance of the appreciation of tho value of this institution, both by Europeans and Maoris, the native Church of England minister, the Rev. Hohua Moanaroa, whose son was of late under treatment there f>r fever of sumo kind, wishes through m« to ac'tivowledgo his gratitude to the liui'opeans for the goodm-ss tiie.y haved.ine in establishing an institution calculated to relieve the sufferings and cure the diseases, of members of tho native racs. After describing the alarming illness of the lad Rauna, how at one time there appeared little hope for him, yet by the careful treatment of Dr. Kenny ani the medical gentleman who took his charge 90ms timesiiic**, the disease was eventually overcome ; also, his great appreciation rif the care and intention of the various nurses in tho Hospital. In fact, he wished to convey his best thanks, not only to the Board and their excellent micretary, Mr Turner, but also t> the whole of the staff, and ho ttusted that the blessing of the Lord would continue with them and their noble efforts. These cUjarly show that the native value tho work of this admirable institution. Land Court. —The court is still engaged on the sub-division, several of the witnesses being examined. Piko and others have been under examination by John Barton and Meta Karaka for several days. The. court may last for a week longer. A severe contest is now going ou between the various tribes. Seldom perhaps has a Land Court hcrni held under li>ss excitement, although great iutoivats are at stake, the behaviour of the natives bsing most peaceable throughout, and the proceedings in court very orderly. Tho social life ot the natives is varied during the evenings hy pleasant gatheiiugs and u dance or two. During the recess of the court on line days the young natives are to be seon playing at ootball Oil Sundays, services ore held by the Rev. Houhui Moaiuroa in the Church of England, anil various services are also held during the week.