LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 194, 11 December 1896, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tlio ol'l'u-inl ivsult* of the H.B. flection were forwarded to Wellington yesterday. A successful pmcti'-eof the Fire Brigade Ms held last evening. Water is very scarce at Paeroa at present, and 10s per tank is the price now realised. The Delmira, which was wrecked near Cape Paliiser the other dnv, was originally in the slave trade under the Spanish flag. A I,id named Ilntchins, alias Cantlin, was committed for trial at Napier this morning for housebreaking and stealing goods valued at .£7 -'is (kl. The dry weather is favoring the hay harvest in Hawke's Bay, and the crop is expected to compare favorably with that of previous seasons. The local Bides, under ('apt. Lewis, went through some useful work last evening. Stall'-Sergeant Hopkins was also present. It probable that a Court ease will be the outcome of the recent 11.8. election in which a lady will be the interested party. The charge is that of personation, which carries with it a maximum penalty of two years' imprisonment. We have this day received, per favor of Mrs J. Irvine, a list of the subscribers and the stun of £"•"> 7s fid, the amount collected amongst the shearers of the Wallingford sheds on behalf of the widow of the late H. McLellaml. According to the "Waipawa Hail a Mr Fletcher, of Wakarara, has drawn first prize in Tattersall's sweep on the Kosehill Handicap. Curiously enough our morning contemporary publishes this information. It may be news to all concerned to know that the Bosehill Handicap is not run until to-morrow. How a man can have the winner already-is one of those tilings not easily seen. The first instalment of the new books for the Athen.eum arrived yesterday. They consist entirely of light literature written by the foremost authors of the day, such as Besant, Crawford, Coreilli,.Dayle, &c., and, from the titles, the selection committee seem to have consulted the tastes of a wide circle of readers. The balance of the books are expected shortly. In discussing the matter of extra police for Hastings at the Borough Council meeting last evening the Mayor said that he had communicated with the Department through the district officer sometime ago. When he was away he received a reply from Inspector Kmuierson, who fully endorsed his i Mr Fitz.Roy's) communication. Since then, however, nothing has been done in the matter by the Department. It was resolved last night that the Inspector of I'olice for the district recommend the Department to furnish Hastings with an extra constable. At last night's meeting of the Borough Council it was suggested by Cr Beecroft that the Council communicate with the police and ask them to do all in their power to prevent the larrikinism prevalent in Hastings on the morning of New Year's Dav. Cr Murdoch said that on last occasion the destruction to property was disgraceful. We quite endorse the Councillors' sentiments ; but, at the same time, it cannot be denied that two police officers in a large district like this are severely handicapped. There is only one way to'thoroughly cope with the growing larrikin element "in this town and it is to increase our police staff. Eccles Cascara Liver Kegulatok is a safe and effective remedy for Stomach and Liver Complaints,, such as Indigestion, Headache, Constipation, Furred Tongue, &c. It never fails to relieve or cure. 2s 6<l per bottle. From A. Eccles chemist, Napier and Hastings, and all leading country storekeepers.—Advt,

Cable news and miscellaneous extracts will be found on the fourth page. A reward is offered for a lost collie dog and chain. Mr Rivers, who recently received a sunstroke, is, we are glad to say, about once more looking well. Sergeant Moller, well-known on the West Coast and at Ashburtou, but more recently in charge of the Blenheim Police District, has been committed to the Mount View Asylum. The after-seat of the boat Una, in which Messrs Clifford and Stewart were lost in the I'elorus Sound some time ago, lias been picked up at the head of the Sound. The bodies were never recovered. We have been favored with an inspection of some exceedingly good painting from the brush of Miss Alice Hastings, daughter of Mr G. Hastings, of this town. The young lady has unquestionably the artistic instinct, and her work, especially the marine and floral subjects, are considerable above the efforts of the ordinary run of picture makers. Mr A. McCorldndale is once more before the public with his fifth annual sale. The support accorded to him by the public lias encouraged him to make some startling reductions in jewellery, watches, and electro-plated goods, and purchasers can rest assured that in buying at this clearance some really good bargains can be secured. At an inquest 011 a skeleton found in tho Taurana hush. Tokatoka, the remains were identified as those of a deaf and dumb man named Fleming. A verdict that he died from exposure and starvation was returned. Mr Earushaw, ex-M.H.R., in a letter to the Punedin Star, expresses his regret that after the poll was declared he told the electors to goto hell. He unreservedly withdraws the remark, and apologises for it. Five of the candidates for the Western Maori seat are half-castes, viz. :—Te Aoliau Nekitiwi (Levin).'Ngarangi Katitia (l'aten), Hoiiepa Horomona (Porirua) Hone Omipi. who is better known as John Ormsbee (Waiknto), Remana Netane (Mangere, near Onehunga.) The candidates for the Eastern Maori seat include two half-castes, viz.:—Wi Pere (Poverty Bay), and Tare Mete (Wairoa.) Another half-caste—T. It. Ellison, an ex-Welling-ton footballer, is contesting the Southern election. Both candidates for the Northern seat —Hone Heke and Kapa—are full-blooded Mauris. The election takes place on the 10th inst. A variotv of information concerning the habits of and the best means of eradicating bugs was vouchsafed by a great many people who tendered testimony at the Lower Court in a civil case yesterday says the New Zealand Times. One witness said that bug ej adieatmg was costly; he had been paid JEBO for clearing them out of four rooms and a passage. To partially tear down and renovate a nuisance-in-fested small dwelling cost from i;4O to £.'>(). Another said that fumigating was useless; the only way to get rid of the vermin was to have a good accidental fire. Counsel stated that it cost one publican in Wellington 30s a week to keep down bugs. Wellington warehouse prices are in every instance charged by the I>. I. C. when executing orders received by post. Those of our residents who want really nice fashionable goods need not hesitate about communicating with the I>. I. Wellington. Complete furnishing is now a special feature of the P. I. C., and those who anticipate requirements in this direction will be supplied with catalogues and estimates post free. —Advt. Neil's Compound Sausaparilla. A household medicine for purifying the blood and toning up the system. In large bottles at '2s 6d at Neil's Dispensary, Emerson street, Napier, and all leading storekeepers. —Advt. I STOPPED THAT COUGH AND CUReD A very had cold by a single bottle of Dr Pascall's Cough Mixture. Signed, It. Mc Do wall. 4s 6d and 2s (id. Ecclks, chemist, Napier and Hastings.—Advt.