RAGLAN.

Hon. John Biiyck's Resignation.— Hardly had the news arrived here of the intention of our kit* esteemed member to resign his seat in the House unless the vindictive resolution was expunged from the journals of the House, when fiuther information was received that his resignation had actually taken place. Had time permitted, no doubt a numerously-signed requisition would have been sent him, asking that he should still continue to represent us. As it is, the sympathy of all rightthinking men is with him, for, as he states, he acted from a sense of duty, and what nobler motive could actuate the mind of any statesman 1 It would bo well if all who are politicians had and were acting on that principle. But, alas ! in these degenerate days politics with many have become a trade; and where avarice and ambition lead the way, duty Roes by the board and is " not wanted there. However, tune will show, and just as the resolutions against tho late Mr BradlauMi, member for Northampton, were expunged from the journals of tho English House of Commons, so will the resolution against the Hon. John Bryce be blotted out of the journals of our House of Representatives. The Coming Mkmbkh.—Some littlo interest is already being taken here in speculating as to who is to be She coining man, and it is to be hoped that the Raglan people will, at least, be consulted in the matter, as there aro a large number of electors residing in th<;se parts, all of whom are vitally interested in the question. It seems by tlw papers that already several names have been brought forward ; but I know of no one who would be mors acceptable to the electors of this district than our former member, Mr Lake. Acoidknt.—What might have boon a very serious accident happened to Mr E. O. Wallie the other evening. Whilst unloidin" rlax from his boat he over-balanced himself and fell off the wharf, striking his head against the gunwale of the boat. Fortunately a. native prevented him falling overboard. Insensibility came on, but he was kindly taken in hand bv Mr Langley and conveyed to his place in Raglan, where he stayed all night. His forehead was much swollen and his leg and side much bruised, but, strange to say, he remembered little or nothing of the accident or what passed previous to it on that night. I am glad to say, however, that he is now about Churoh Mebtixg.—On Saturday, 29th August, a meeting of the general committee of tho Ruglin Church, over which the Rev. Mr Williams officiates, was hold in the Library, Raglan. Mr Williams occupied the chair. Members present: From RuapukH Mr Jackson; le Mata, Messrs McPherson and Jerome; Okece, MrlWallis, .T.P. ; Raglan, Messrs Rendell, Seweil, and Heiit'y. The work carried on in several parts of the district having been reported on and duly considered, Messrs Rendell and Sewell were elnled secretary and treasurer, respectively. The Congregational Union, who are to supploment the stipend of the minister by a grant, are to be acquainted with the work being carried on. The next meeting will be held at Raglan on the 3rd October. Native Land Count.— The pitting of this Court closed here on Thursday last, after being occupied in determining for the most part the work of partitioning the Te Akau block, consisting of 90,000 acres or so. Blocks from one to five, inclusive, and consisting of nearly 70,000 acres, were awarded t> the Ngatitahungas with their several hapus, MeteKaraka and Mrs Aubrey appearing for the several clients. In Jilock 5, which lies at the Raglan end of the °tation (the previous blocks mentioned stretching from Waikato Heads to this block), tho Tainui tribe were mostly interested, and John Barton and Mete Karaka appeared for their several clients, the former obtaining for Waitini and others some 8000 acres, whilst the latter was successful in getting for Manalii, Paraone, Honana, and others, of the Tniimi tribe, about 10,000 acres. The nativos have now returned to thoir several homes. SrntKK.— Last week a strike took place at Mr Hall's flax mill on the Te Akau station. Most of the men have left. Mr Hall intends to proceed to Auckland for the purpose of procuring fresh men to work the mill. There are still some of the men loft, and it is to be hoped that fresh hands may soon be obtained that the work may go on again, as it is a pity to see the mill idle this fine weather.