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Waikato Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 3502, 4 December 1894, Page 4

Late yesterday afternoon a young man was taken from Ngaruawahia to the Waikato Hospital, suffering from a dislocated shoulder received from a fall from his horse. We have not learned any particulars of the accident.

A young man, named Calahan, of Woodlands, was out driving on Sunday, when the horse bolted and he was thrown from the buggy. He received a severe injury to the right elbow, and.yesterday came into Hamilton, when hii injuries were attended to by Dr. Brcwis.

Mr John Goifrey Simmond Eagg, mate of the p.a. Freetrader trading on. the Waikato river, who has been studying at the Trinity House Navigation and Steam Schools, Wellington, was on Tuesday last successful in passing his examination for a certificate-of competency as master of a steamship plying within restricted limits,

We are asked to remind those of our readers" interested that a meeting will be held at S. Andrew's schoolroom, Cambridge, thi3 evening in connection with the week of intercession and self-denial on behalf of missions, when short addresses will be given by the Archdeacon and the Rev. Percy Williams, . The presence of all sympathisers, will be gladly welcomed.. On Saturday morning a lad, of about 13 years of age, son of Mr Peveral, of Wabaroa, was brought to Hamilton for treatment: by Dr. Brewis. Th 6 lad had his leg caught in the wheel of a trap and the flesh, was stripped off the front. The accident,' although a very painful one, miehfc have resulted mu,ch more seriously.' Under the skilful trea'tmant of 'Dr. Browis the patient is making a stood recovery,'

The committee of the Te Awainntu Musical Society being unable at present to secure'a suitable room in which, to hold practices have decided not tr resume the 'weekly practices until early in the new year. By that time it is expected that arrangements will be made for the use of a suitable room (pending the re-erection of ■ the Town Hall), and the opera ,under,rehearsal at the time of the fire will then no doubt be taken up with fresh " go" by the .members, . ~, , ( As there appears to be a disposition on the part; of local bodies; to enforcethe powers conferred under the,. Rating Act, 1894, in connection with adding ten per cent, for overdue rates, we quote the clause for the, information' ;ihd, guidance of rate- ' Section 60 is the clause that gives the power and it rims as follows:-" Where any ratestemain unpaid after six months from the date on which the same first be* came l recoverable,from, some person, such rates shall,, together with an additional charge of ten per centum of the : amount there of bo recoverable from any person-lia-ble to pay the same.";' "'■■''

The large shipment of Japanese goods that will be' offered for sale by auction by Mr Knox to-morrow, were open for inspection to the public last night in the .Volunteer Hall, Hamilton. The catalogue comprises the usual assortment of fine porcelain, ; tea services, vases,'basket-ware, etc., made in that light and elegant manner, peculiar to the • Japanese mechamic. A large number of residents took advantage of the invitation issued by Mr Knox,-to inspect the goods last night, and judging by the interest displayed there should be good competition when ; sale day arrives, We have been asked to intimate that the children attending the public schools, will be admitted this afternoon in charga of their teachers.

On Thursday -'next;vthe Donald Dinnie Variety, Compauy will open in the Volunteer Hall, Hamilton. Donald Dinnie, champion athlete of the world will give an axhibition in feats of strength in which he stands unrivalled. In this department during his career he has won 8862 athletic contests, Amount the other numbers of the company, Miss Ida McDonald, the champion all round dancer of Australia, will appear in her wonderful step dancing. Her execution of the different jigs and hornpipes are spoken of as one of the most pleasing features of the. entertainment The other members of the company comprise Miss 'Emery, song and dance artiste;. Little Eva Dinnie, the child wonder step dancer; Miss Maggie Wilson, vocalist; Mr Silvio,con* tertioriifrt and conjuror, and other artists, Messrs Vause Bros.' cyclorama was exhibitor! in the school-room, Te Rahu, on Friday evening last and was well attended, the room being crowded with an appreciative audience. The views shown'were gems of English, Scotch and Irish scenery, a selection of first-class statuary, a number of short sketches and amusing items and a series of pictures illustrative of the wreck of the Wairarapa. All the pictures were of a first-class order and splendidly shewn, and the descriptive readings were attentively listened to. Altogether those present enjoyed a really good evening's amusement, and all went home thoroughly well pleased with the entertainment;. As will be seen by our advertising columns the cyclorama is to be exhibited at Rangiaohia school on Friday next, Kihikihi, Alexandra, Faterangi, Ohaupo and other places to follow, and no doubt will be greeted with large audiences at each of those places, as the merit of the entertainment certainly deserves.