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Waikato Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 2854, 28 October 1890, Page 2

The children's entertainment on Friday next is advertised in another column.

Our budget of Cambridge news missed the mail yesterday consequently it cannot appear till next issue.

The Hamilton Brass Band will plav mi Sydney Square this evening, from lud'f-past 7 till 0 o'clock, weather permitting.

A special sale of horses will be held ill the Hamilton Borough Yards by .Mr \V. •(. Hunter on Wednesday, December 17t.1i.

The Cambridge branch of the Waikato Farmers' Club met la>t evening at Cambridge. A report of the proceedings will bo given in our next issue.

We would remind intending candidates for the ottice of foreman of works tor the Hamilton Borough Council, that the time for receiving applications closes at noon to-day.

We call the attention of our readers to an advertisement in our columns aninitineing a Wesleyan Home Missionary meeting at Cambridge, to be addressed by liev. W. ICeall, of the Thames.

The tender of Mr Robert Bruce of Whatawhata has been accepted by Messrs Canned and Co., for the carting of limestone from the quarry on the ranges to the kiln on the bank of tiic Waipa.

On Friday evening next an entertainment consisting of a comedy, operetta, and dance will take place in the Public Hall, Alexandra. The comedy, " nubbles," and the operetta of "John and Jeauette" will be produced.

The chairman of the Hot Springs Domain lloard, Te Aroha, has been infonned by a telegram from the Minister of Lands that Mr J. Ilott has resigned his seat on the Board, and that Mr K W. Hanmer has, been appointed a member in his place.

Mr Thomas Cassidy, of Hamilton, who lias been a great sufferer for weeks past, with a poisoned tinker was obliged yesterday to undergo the painful operation of having llie tingei untirely removed from the carpo meta carpel joint. Dr. Kenny, assisted by Dr. Murch, performed the operation.

The adjourned annual meeting of the Hamilton Lawn Tennis Club was held lust Saturday, Miss Newell presiding. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and confirmed. The balance sheet showing a credit of £1 15s 3d on the year's accounts was submitted and adopted. All the officers of the previous year were re-elected.

The publisher of Bond's Waikato Almanac has received four articles for competition for the guinea prize on " Hamilton." All are of considerable merit, and the selection of the best has been placed in the hands of a thoroughly impartial gentleman, of literary tastes and ability. The decision will be announced in a few days.

We were sorry to hear yesterday that it lias been found necessary to perform a further operation on Mr von Sturmer's eye, winch will prolong his absence from home. After getting along so well at first it is quite natural that to undergo a second operation has had rather a depressing influence upon the patient, which can be easily understood.

Mr F. J- Moss, M-H.R- for Par uell in the las!, Parliament, lias been offered

and has accepted the position of British Resident at Rarotonga. This is an Imperial appointment made by His Excellency the (iovemor on tho recommendation of tho (iovermrient of Now Zealand. Mr Moss published a farewell address lo tho electors of I'arnnll ill yestorday's issue of the Herald.

The Auckland Agricultural and Industrial Show promises to be a much greater success than even anticipated by its promoters. Owing to the large mnasuio of support given to the movement, it has now been determined to have a two days' show, and the show will be held oil Friday and Saturday, November 11th and 15th. Entries must be made on or before Monday next, on the Association's entry r.hrpU, or they will not bo entortainod.

The meeting of the members of the Hamilton Amateur Swimming Club called for Saturday evening was not held owing to the small number that attended.

The annual Home Missionary meeting, in connection with the Hamilton Wesleyan Church, is to he held to-morrow evening. The Rev. Mr Keall, of the Thames, is announced as the deputation to address the meeting in the interests of the Home Mission iVork carried on by the Wesleyan Church throughout New Zealand. Mr Keall has the reputation of being a racy and forcible speaker, and those who attend are sure to spend an interesting evening.

We should not like to express any opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the accused in the case Regina v. Leece and others, heard at Ngaruawahia yesterday, but we cannot pass over the case without admiring the finished manner in which it was brought beforo the court. Whatever may be tile verdict of the jury, Inspector Emerson has shown his eminent capability of skilfully developing a case of difficulty and danger. Throughout the preliminary proceedings, the Inspector has been ably assisted by Constable Mitchell, of Vaeroa, and our reporter informs us that the Inspector paid a graceful and well-earned compliment to the constable in court on Friday last when he alluded to his services.

The discovery ot the gold bearing lodes at Peak Hill, N.S. W., is said to be the result of the investigations by a man named Speed, who visited the district a short time ago for the purpose of testing it fur gold with a divining rod. It is stated by the Sydney " Daily Telegraph 1 ' that the same man was successful in tracing several small copper lodes in the vicinity of Wellington, N.S.W. The first telegram received in Dnbbo on the subject was as follows :—Peak Hill, 12th September.— Struck fold yesterday, depth 180 ft, with lift wash. Ore averaging 7dwt was obtained from pickings from wash. Divining rod was great success. Great excitement prevails on eastern side, where country has been pegged out for miles.

Mr T. G. Sandes, of Hamilton, is, we regret to say, lying dangerously ill, suffering from a severe attack of inflammation of the lungs. He was just able to get about again after being laid up for several weeks from the accidenc he met with at Oxford, by which the small bone of his leg was fractured. On Thursday last he did not come down to his office, and it was then stated that he had a slight attack of pleurisy, brought on by exposing himself too soon after his long indoor confinement. This unfortunately has developed into nn attack of inflammation of the lungs. We hopa to see Mr Sondes about again soon, a-s his services will bo in great demand by tho various local bodies throughout the district, on account of the danuge to the roads and bridges brought about by the late rainfall. Later on last night we heard that a change very much for the better had set in.

The Chips Comedy Company will open their Waikato tour to-morrow evening, in the New Hall, Huntly. Their repertoire comprises a number of tirst-class comedies, including such well-known and favourite pieces as "The Loan of a Lover, "Checkmate," "Handy Andy," 8.8. and others. It is seldom the Waikato public have an opportunity of seeing comedies of this class placed on the stage by professionals possessing the ability of the members of the Chips Company. The company consists ot Miss Isabel Nelson, Miss Amy Column, and Messrs 11. Jcrdan, \V. Medus, Travers-Vale, aud W. Grey, lhe company will also perform at Ngaruawahia, Hamilton, Te Aroha, Kihikihi and Cambridge, on dates notified in an advertisement elsawhore. We trust they may have a successful season, and have reason to congratulate themselves on the financial results of their trip.