RAGLAN.

Waikato Argus, Volume XIV, Issue 1499, 5 March 1903, Page 2

RAGLAN.

Hahbour Service.—Having received an invitation from Captain Cage, of the 8.8. Maori, to make one of a party, which consisted of about 20 ladies and gentlemen to make an excursion in the newly* arrived steamer Maori, which is destined for harbour trade, I embarked on Monday at 9 a.m. It would be well that I first give a description of the vessel. She is 17 tons register, lb'ft long, with a beam of [2ft. 6i0., and is registered to carry S'J passengers. The start was made from the new wharf. Pilot Charlton took the helm, and Mr Hoskiu was in charge of the engines. Captain Coge was busily engaged making observations with a view to taking charge of the vessel in future. There was scarcely a ripple on the water, and the sky was bright and clear, and the views in all directions were most picturesque during the whole of our voyage to to Waingaro wharf, which we reached in an hour and a quarter after starting. After discharging cargo and taking some wool on board we started at about 10.30 on our homeward trip. Before we reached the wharf again a pleasant ceremony took place. All the passeDgers assembled on the poop.—Mr T. B. Hill, who acted as chairman, said that they were greatly indebted to Captain Coue and his partners for the pluck and energy they had shown in putting the Maori in the trade. It would be for the people of Raglan and others interested to do all in their power to make the venture a success.—Mr Hamilton also spoke in appreciation of Capt. Coge and his partners in bringing their vessel to Raglan harbour, and dwelt upon the advantages likejy to accrue. He predicted a tourist traffic via the Hot Springs, and extension of trade of the place, which all should do their best to work up.— Messrs Pegler and Carr also spoke to the same effect. They had all enjoyed their irip.—Capt. Coge thanked all for the honour they had done him and his partuers. it was only about three weeks ago that he came to Raglan to ste about bringing their vessel. He was a stranger, but was nevertheless received with open arms. They were determined to make the running of their vessel a success.—Three cheers were given for the captain, and three more for the ladies for the luncheon they had provided.—The new wharf was reached a little before I p.m. Police Cocrt.—Messrs Mitchidl and Pegler, Justices, sat on Tuesday for the purpose of dealing with a charge of assault on the police, laid against Lawrence Power. Constihle McNaman, and Mr S. Rand desposed that the accused threw a brick with great force just missing the constable's head, and threatened to use his knife. He was overpowered and handcuffed with the as. sistanco of bystanders.' He was sentenced to one month's imprisonment.— (Own Correspondent).