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Waihi Daily Telegraph, Volume V, Issue 1317, 4 May 1905, Page 2

Just before dinije,. ingt nigbt ft serious a t tho Central -Hotel, that a loud report was in tho kitchen, followed by ihe upheaval of the top of the larga range, the.shook causing tho kitchen to vibrate and the destruction ot crockery on the heating rack abo\a the stove. The cooking and other utensils on tho top of the rango wore scattered on to the floor, cousing a great deal of dnmago. -This h the second time within (he last six months that an oxplosion has occurred in the rngno, but'on this ocoasion it was more severe. The damage done last night is estimated at over £ls. The origin of tho explosion is unknown, but it is thought that possibly some explosive matter had found its way into the consignment of coal.

We draw attention to an announcement by Mr A, W. Martin, which appeurs on our fourth page, Testimonials are given as to the benefit derived from treatment proscribed by him jn cases of rupture. The adyortissinent should be read by all who suffer from this painful niaiady, It will be seen,tlwt on. the authority of Drs Lawrence .Richten, Sir Astley Cooper, Dorsey, and others, rupture can bo curod. Dr J. A. Sherman has proved tho truth of their insertion, and has not oly demonstrated its curability by producing appliances that, act in harmony with known physiological laws, but has added living ■testimony, hy restoring thousands to a sound body. New Zealand testimonials from people who suffeted for yoars is a proof of tho genuineness of Dr Sherman's method. Mr Martin is at present at the Thames, where he remains till the Bth hist, He then proceeds to Hatni'ton and stays there from I the 10th to the 17th hist, Consultations are free,

■ The bazaar and sale of work in aid of the new church building fund in| connection with St, John's opens this; evening at 7.80 at tho Academy of Music, j Mrs (Cuptain) Stewart, of Adionree, will perform tho ceremony. A gknoo at tho programme as advertised shows that nothing has beon left undono to make tho bazaar one of the greutct uttracions that have yob boon esp?rienced in Waihi. Apart from interesting art unions, the lavish.display of work, both useful and ornamental, is worth a visit. The side-shows includo archery, guessing, cooking, and nail-driving competitions for' valuable trophies in gold and 3iivor. Tit the art gallery chore are over a hundred objice exhibit'.- For the admission prize a dross for tho winner if a lady, or a suit of clothes if a gentleman, will he I given. A chamber oonoert will take place lon oaoh of the three pveiiingj, Mrs Jar* joy's living waxworks aro also to bo in evidence. The VVaibi Federal Band will be |in Attendance The attractions alone, 'apart from the laudable object of the bazaar, should ensure a crowded attendance,