RAGLAN.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 3180, 10 November 1892, Page 2

RAGLAN.

Public Hall.—A public meeting was held I on Saturday afternoon, November 5th, at Barlows' Royal Hotel, to receive the report of the committee appointed at a previous meeting, and to consider the desirability of erecting a public hall, in Raglan, and if necessary to take steps for the formation of a company for that purpose. The meeting was well attended, Messrs Burton, T. B. Hill, A. Langley, McJannet, Picken, Conradi. Bay, Barlow, La Trobe and others being present. Mr Burton having being called to the chair, put before tho meeting the desirability of the erection of a public hall in Raglan, for various public purposes. From information which he had gathered, an estimate had been formed that the Limited Liability Company which it was proposed to be formed for the building of this hall would pay at least 5 per cent. A building 62 x 28ft., with two dressingrooms, 10 x 10, etc., would likely cost from £300 to £350. Several allotments had been offered, and he placed before the meeting an estimate of expenses that would be incurred legal and otherwise in the formation of the company. Mr T. B. Hill, in supporting the proposal trusted the public at large would take an active interest in it. He said he would have great pleasure in giving an allotment of- about half-an acre for that purpose as it was very much required at the present time, and he believed in a Limited Liability Company being formed for that purpose. Mr A. Langley stated that he considered

the erection of this building was a necessity for the place, and trusted that it would be built in a good position, and in the centre of the business portion of the township, and if in the main street that a good building should be erected, costing say £400, with offices on both sides, one of which might be used for the purpose of a reading room and liorary, which was much required here. He did not think there would be any difficulty in raising the capital. It was proposed by Mr Langley. and seconded by Mr T B. Hill, that a limited liability company be formed with a capital of £400, re-

presenting 400 shares at £1 each, 2s G'd per share on application, and 5s per share on allotment, the balance in 2s Cd calls as required.—Carried. Mr Hill proposed and Mr Berry seconded, that the following be provisional directors, Messrs Langley, Rendell, Burton, C. Mathews, A. Gilmour,

Bay and Hill.—Carried. Mr W. Conradi was appointed secretary. A vote of thanks

to the chairman concludnd the meeting, after which the provisional directors held their first meeting for the purpose of at once taking steps for the carrying out of the company.

Prize-Firing. —On Friday, November 4th, the contest between five members of

the Whatawhata contingent of the Te Awamutu Mounted Rifles, under Captain Bruce, and five of the Raglan men, under Lieutenant Picken, took place at the riflo range, Raglan, the Raglan men coming off victorious, in the following order :—L. Johnston6, 1; E. Pretty, 2; Lieut. Picken, 3. A great deal of interest was taken in I the contest. Class-firinf, also took place 1 during the day. Captain Bruce being in command. In the evening a very successful smoke concert took place in the large room of the Royal Hotel, and was well attended by the members of the corps and their friends. A number of songs and recitations wera giving during the evening, Mr Meredith, of Whatawhata, presiding at the piano, and a very pleasant evening was spent. The chair was occupied by Captain Bruce, and Lieut. Picken presented the prize medals, supplied by Mr H. Howden, of Hamilton, and which were greatly admired, as follows Gold medal, L. .Johnstone j silver medal, E. Pretty. Captain Bruce presented the third medal to Lieut. Picken.

Board of Education.— The Raglan School Committee at their last meeting decided to record their vote in favour of Mr Wilding, as member for the vacant seat in the Board of Education, as by so doing the cost of attending the meeting would be small.

Accident.—Mr George Liddell, of Ruapuke, had a very narrow escape the other day. A horse that he was catching kicked him with great force with both it* hind feet on the chest; and although the marks of the feet could be plainly seen and for some time he suffered greyly, he i> getting all right again, I am happy to say. Cotter.—The cuttor Rose Captain Liddell) arrived from Aotea with another cargo of flax for Messrs Langley Bros. She was expected hack at the end of last week, wfjen it wqs talked of her going out to Gannet Island on if fishing excursion, a good many residents and others being desirous of enjoying a day's fishing out there, it being a splendid place for the purpose. Wbather.— On Saturday evening we had a vepy heijvy downfall of rain, and with the fine warm weather since everything is growing fast. Crops, grass, etc., are looking well.

Waipa Road.—lt is much to the credit of the Couqty Council that they have had bridges, culyepts, etc., seen to on this road, and that the road in consequence is now reported to be in good condition for the summer traffic. As, no doubt, there will be a large number of people travelling over it this spason, they will be glad to know that a good yoad is provided for them.