OHINEMURI.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 2970, 28 July 1891, Page 2

OHINEMURI.

Mining.—Mr J. H. Russell, of Waihi and Waitekauti mines, is determined not to let his ventures suffer for the want of proper development, About twenty tons of new machinery from San Francisco were landed by tho Ruby on her Inst trip, comprising pans, settlers, and hydraulic-lifting apparatus. Thorn must be at least ftiOOO exponded on machinery during the past few years, and it is devoutly to bu'hoped that the returns will be commensurate with tho outlay.—At Karangahake, Mr G. N. MoGruer has a large parcel of splendid quality on to crass, some of the pick of it being thick with gold. This U taken from the No. 5 level on the eastern side of the Oliiuemnri river.—The new road is beins surveyed as quickly as possible, and should tho Government grant the proposed subsidy of £500 the Crown and Cassell Plar.fc Company will subsidise this at £1 for £1. The Cassell machinery will then be brought down. —From Owaroa I hear that tho claim recently taken over by Messrs Thos. Morrin and others is showing good prospects, and will most likely be placed on the London market.

Oi'bnino of the Academy oi- , Mlsic — Among social items the event of the week has been the ball given by the proprietor of the newly erected Academy nf Music. To celebrate its opening about 250 visitors wero present and the bait was the most successful ever hold in Paoroa. The inside of the building is tinted a cool green and the decorations in the Etruscan style, the act-drop depicts a French country dance and is the work of a London (South Kensington) artist. Tho hnll is 75 x ISO and lljft clear from floor to ceilinp. On the opening night it was lit bv 11 of the new gas lamps, each about 30 candle power, the effect being most brilliant. The R.M. and Polico Court will henceforth be held in the Academy.