RAGLAN.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2529, 25 September 1888, Page 3

RAGLAN.

A Medical Man foh Raglan.— A meeting was lielfl lust Wednesday afternoon, September lUlli, which was largely attended by settlers from all parts of the district, to see what means should be adopted towards procuring the services of a medical man for thejf+strict. Mr Sewell took the chair, and called the attention of those present to the great want of such appointment. He mentioned as a most suitable person, Mr \V. liey, of Kawhia, late of the A.O, stationed there. All present seemed quite satisfied with the ability and skill of tho gentleman named; many speaking in high terms of his services when called in to attend their families. After considerable discussion on the subject, a committee consisting of Messrs Mitchell, Mathias, Wilson, Phillips, and Langley, with Mr Pegler as secretary, were appointed to canvass the district, and also jee what could best be done in the matter. Having an increasing population, many of whom are engaged in flax-mills, etc.. when aceidents'might occur, and for general practice, it is most desirable that tho appointment should take place. Council Matthhs.—A meeting of the County Council takes place next Wednesday, to appoint a Chairman and fix place of meetings, ard for the consideration of ordinary business, it is proposed that Hammilton should be the place of meeting, instead of Whatawluita. The vexed question of dog'taxation is to be brought up, tho great difficulty of taxing Maori dogs being the fore point in the matter. Jiuropeans feel it to be an injustice having to pay, and the natives getting off froo. Flax. —The steam engine landed here last week by steamer, belonging to Messrs (Jalvan, was safely landed at its destination, Todd's creek, the other day. Having been placed in . flat bottomed punt, sonio doubt was felt if it would not go downward, but forward was the cry, and with constant bailing, the punt was kept afloat until tho engine was safely landed at its destination. Creat praise is due to the proprietors for their pluck, and all wish that tho flax industry here may progress. Flax, like wheat, shows still an upward tendency. Postal.—Mr Biss, Chief Postmaster of Auckland, arrived here on Saturday evening last, by mail coach from Hamilton, on a visit in connection with his department. The Wkathkr.—The weather still continues fine and we have had flying showers during the last few days though not penetrating far into the ground which is very dry and hard, requiring copious showers. Orchards are all in bloom, peach trees and other fruit trees looking beautiful just now. Peach trees certainly seem in many cases to be lookinc better than for years. The young grass is looking grand but will be all the better for rain, oats especially require a wetting.