RAGLAN.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3067, 12 March 1892, Page 2

RAGLAN.

Bereavements.—Mrs Philp, wife of Mr R. Philp, of this place, died at her residence in Cliff-street on Monday, February 29th. Deceased was a member of the nati > o race, and was highly respected by all who knew her. She had been a great sufferer during the last few years. The funeral, which was conducted by the Rev. Williams, took place at the Raglan cemetery on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 2nd, and was numerously attended both by Europeans and natives of the district.—On Tuesday afternoon, March l»t, Miss Winifred Wallace, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. H. Wallis, of Okete, passed away after a fortnight's illness, the result of the sad accident that befel her, although everything had been done by her medical attendant, Dr. Kenny, and the loving care of those nursing her. The remains left the residence of her parents at Okete at 2.30 p.m., being followed by a large company of settlers, both old and young, reaching the Raglan cemetery at about 4 p.m., where many had stayed from the interment of Mrs Philp to be present, and now a very large number were assembled to pay a last tribute ofVespect to the departed. The Rev. M» Williams, in an impressive manner, conducted the service, and the favourite hymn of the deceased " Safe in the Arms of Jesus," was sung by those around the grave. The deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents and members of the family by all in the great loss they have sustained. On Sunday evening, at the Raglan Wesleyan Church, a memorial service was h-jld by the Rev. Mr Williams A large congregation assembled, the church being full in every part, and the service was very impressive. Inquest.—The inquest ou the body of George Robinson, butcher, of Raglan, who was found drowned in tho harbour on Tuesday last, was held on the 9th inst., before Mr J. N. Pegler, J.P., and a jury of six, of whom Mr Chas. Sutton was chosen foreman. After hearing the evidence of Messrs Browning, Hynes, Watkin, Berry, Moon, Constable Bulford and Miss Swann, the following verdict was returned:—"That the deceased (George Robinson) committed suicide in the Raglan harbour while temporarily insane." The funeral took place m the afternoon, at about 4 p.m.. in the Raglan cemetery, the Rev. Mr \Villiams being the officiating minister, and ahout fifty settlers followed the remains. This sad event has cast a gloom over the district, as the deceased was well known, but it is satisfactory that the mystery of his disappearance has been solved. The deepest sympathy is felt and expressed on all hands for his bereaved widow and family.

Bush Fires.—The numerous bush fires, extending over thousands of acres, that have been burning during the last fortnight, are now nearly burnt out. Firaß from light bush and scrub-clearing aro still going on. In almost all cases it is a good thing that this year was dry, as very good burns have taken place. Grass-sowing will soon be the order of the day.