RAGLAN.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2741, 6 February 1890, Page 2

RAGLAN.

Busu Finns.—During several_ days last week large fires seemed to be in progress from the dense masses of smoke which tilled the air, and as evening advanced covered the whole district. Not only did the smoke seem to come from beyond the Waipa ranges, but also from around Kawhia and along the coast Northward of Un glan.

Elax Burnt. —On Sunday afternoon a large fire was burning not far from the Waitetuna school, and in its course through fern and titree destroyed a large quantity of growing flax 1 that had been purchased by one of the adjacent mill owners. These fires in most cases arise from gross carelessness, which might easily be avoided. Already in the past the quantity of green flax destroyed by this agency is very great.

Church of England.— The Rev. Mr liasleden has been over here on his periodical visitation of the district. Services were held at Te Mata and Waitetuna on Sunday morning and afternoon, and in the evening at Raglan. Divine service was conductor! by the Rev. gentleman, Mr La Trobe reading the lessons of the day. The Bishop's license appointing Mr La Trobe as lay reader was read dining the service.

Tkout.—Some few years ago Mr T. B. Hill sent to Raglan a number of young trout, from Auckland. They were placed at his desire, in the Wainui stream, just below the residence of Mr T. Mitchell, and about 40 out of a much larger number were liberated, the others having died in transit from Onehunga, and although they were seen within a year of their liberation, yet since then no trace of them could be fount! in the stream, until about six months since, when a settler, whilst crossing one of the bridges, saw a large trout leap out of tha water. The success of their acclimatisation has been further verified, as I was shown a trout about ten inches long, which had been caught in the Tawa Greek, running through Mr Pegler's land, aud which joins the Wainui Creek below Mr Mitchell's residence. No doubt they are to be found in all tha creeks rnnning into the Wainui stream. It is to be hoped that for a year or two they may be allowed to rest undisturbed, so that they may increase, wheu good sport will bo available for our visitors.

Jubilee.—There has been quiteanexodus from here to visit dm late Jubilee in Auckland,' but most of our residents are now returning, a few days in Auckland being quite sufficient to make them d.isirous of returning to more genial scenes and cooler breezes than can be enjoyed in stuffy Auckland at this season of the year.

Yacht. —Two very nice yachts were brought down from Onehungii by the hist steamer. They are the property of Messrs Green, The larger one is to be employed in the conveyance of flax and other produce to the mdls in the harbour.

Fish.—At this season our harbour teems with fish of' all kind?, and it seems a great pity that some one with a little capital and more enterprise does not establish an industry,that could not fail to be remunerative. Not only in tho harbour, but also outside, do fish abound, and if a propjrly equiped vessel were to cruisg along the. coast large quantities of fish might he caught, which could be conveyed, whilst fresh, to either Hamilton or other parts of Waipa and Waikato, and that there is a market in these parts is quite certain.

Flax. —This industry still continues active here. Messrs Langley Bros, are palling for tenders for the cutting of a miil cace for thejr i)QV niill at Pnpanui. The natives are receiving increased offers for the flax growing at their various settle? ments. In one case 17s per ton has been offered to them.

Weatheii.—Wa are having splendid weather, which, is fast ripening potato props, these are looking well throughout the district. Several days have been very hot, but are toipi)3rbd Ijy jlh'e sea breezes, which start fa blgw <t-t l(i a, in, daily,