LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 234, 30 January 1897, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The concluding part of chapter IV. of Indian sporting stories will be found on our fourth page. The usual fortnightly meeting of the 1.0.0.F.,M.U. takes place this evening. The Delrov Company left here this morning for Waipawa by the express train. Owing to the heavy gale of last night and this morning the wires are all down, and, consequently we are short of our usual budget of cable and interprovincial telegraphic news. Adjutant and Mrs Drew leave by the Te Amu 011 Monday for Timaru. Special meetings will be held to-morrow. Mr and Mrs Drew will take with them the best wishes of all classes here. The many friends of Mr 11. Reeves will regret to hear of the death of his wife which took place at Hastings yesterday, at the early age of '26 years. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at '2.30. There will be two masses at the Catholic Church to-morrow, the first at W and the second at 11 o'clock. In the evening the usual devotions will be held at which the Kev. Father Dohertv, of Blenheim, will preach. Mass will be also held at (live, Amongst the applicants for the head teachership of the Waipawa school is Mr C. Malioney, of Fairfax. Otago. In the South Island Mr Mahoiiey's ability as a teacher is fully rwognised, and should he »ueceed iu obtaining the appointment he seeks the school may be congratulated on securing the sen ices af & gentlemanly aud coiaptMM teacher.

■; It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good."—This morning's gale for the glazier. Many familiar old landmarks, such as trees that have braved the element of years, fell before the strength of this morning's gale. The express train did not leave Hastings this morning until two minutes to twelve. It is probable that the express from Wellington will be late in arriving here this evening ; and, as e wires are down it is impossible to state the time of arrival. The Rotomahana sailed from Napier last evening for Gisborne and Auckland and must have had a very rough time of it last night and this morning. It is surmised that she will not call into Poverty Bay, but proceed on to Auckland. The Delroy Company gave another performance last night at the Princess Theatre, and, despite the heavy rain, the house was well filled. The various portious of the programme were carried through in first-class style, and each item was encored. Altogether the company retained the high character which preceded them. They return here for the March races.

At a meeting of the Napier Chambers of Commerce yesterday afternoon, for the purpose of nominating a candidate for the Harbour Board, a considerable difference of opinion was expressed as to whether the breakwater would be a success or not, and also as to its cost. Messrs J. V. Brown and J. H. Coleman were proposed as candidates. Mr Brown was in favour of carrying out the present breakwater scheme, so far as the funds would allow ; and after the present funds were exhausted, if the engineers proposed more money should be raised, he would not object to it. Mr Coleman would not expend one penny more than the present loan. Something like £500,000 had been alreadyspent, and in a short time the ratepayers would be told another loan was required. No one knew what the work would cost, for it was found necessary to spend £IO,OOO on this, £IO,OOO on that, and £15,000 on something else not provided for in the estimates, and the end of it all was an excess of about 50 per cent. His idea was that with the money in hand the Board should patch up what had been done, and then let the work remain for another two or three years, to see if possible whether what had been done would prove permanent, and whether they were justified or not in going in for a permanent work. Mr. Brown was prepared to go in for another loan ; he was not. Mr Neal said the actual cost of the breakwater had been about £-360,000. He agreed that the permanent character of the work should be tested before another loan was raised, but he believed the money in hand would complete the work as far. as Mr Maxwell said it would. Messrs M'Vay, Sandtman, Nelson, and Kettle, having addressed the Chamber, the election of one of the gentlemen as representative was deferred for seven days. Mr H. W. Northcrofc, S.M., Auckland, has received the following telegram from Mr F. Waldegrave, Under - Secretary, Wellington : " I am directed by the Minister for Justice to inform you that as part of the Ministerial re-arrangement the Government wishes you to take the district of the West Coast of this island, now in charge of Mr Brabant, who will relieve you in Auckland." Lord Brassey delivered an address on " Defence and Federation" at the Temple, Christchurch, last evening, under the auspices of the Navy League. There was a very large attendance, and the audience was highly enthusiastic. Mr F. Waymouth, president of the League, occupied the chair, and a vote of thanks was passed on the motion of Sir John Hall, seconded by the Hon. C. C. Bowen. The "Wellinton correspondent of the Auckland Herald gives publicitv i to*a report that Mr Justice Williams has made an arrangement to obtain leave of absence to make a visit to Europe. It is necessary, however, that his place on the Bench should be at once filled up, and the Government has not yet sncceeded in doing that. Ministers were desirous of appointing Mr Theo. Cooper as Acting-Judge, but it is understood that he would decline to accept that position, with the risk of having to revert again to the Bar. It is said, however, that he has received in writing the promise of the first Judgeship that is vacant. Miss Jessie.Glover, well known on the Hastings concert platform, has within the past few days received the first instalment of a handsome legacy left her under the provisions of her grandfather's will. Mr Edmund Glover, the grandfather of the young lady, was one of the first Shakespearian tragedians of his day, and accumulated a considerable fortune. Tliisfortune was invested in property in Glasgow, and by terms of the will it could only be distributed after the lapse of a stated term. The term having expired, Miss Glover has received the first instalment of her share. I STOPPED THAT COUGH AND CURED A very bad cold by a single bottle of Dr Pascall's Cough Mixture. Signed, 11. McDowall. 4s 6d and 2s 6d. Eitles, chemist, Napier and Hastings.—Advt. Patterson & Co., Napier, for Groceries and Provisions. Prime Cheese from 5d per lb; Choice Canterbury Hams and Bacon. All our goods of best quality only, and at wholesale prices for quantity. Try them. We are the cheapest in Hawke's Bay. Patterson & Co., Emer-son-street, Napier.—Advt, Dr Pascall's Pills cure Indigestion. Heartburn, Costiveness, Headache, Furred Tongue, Wind, and all symptoms arising from a disordered state of tiie liver, stomach., or kidneys. They cleanse the bowels, and act like a charm in removing all impurities from the blood, toning and refreshing the whole system. Is 6d and 2s 6d per box. Agent—A. Eclles Napier and Hastings.—Advt. Wellington warehouse prices are in every instance charged by the 1). 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 D. I. C., Wellington. Complete furnishing is now a special feature of the P. I. C., and those who anticipate requirements in this direct turn will be supplied with catalogues and estimates post free.—Advt. Ecclks' Quinine and Iron Tonu' conains Quinine and Iron in a high state of purity, and is the most agreeable, strengthening, and efficient agent yet discovered. -■> 6d per bottle. To be obtained from A. Ecclks, chemist, Napier and Hastings, and at all leading country stores. —Adv r. It's a fact, says a well-known Christchurch divine the other dav, to a friend, that Cough Mixture, calhd Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, is ih- vi-rv best thing for throat Irritation and Cough I have ever taken ; I notice ail the Grocers and Chemist* keep it—a never failing remedy. Wholesale Agents, Drug Co.—At'Vr. E- vuc.s Casi AiiA I.ivkb liJEuiuvroß is a safe and effective remedy for Stomach and Liter Complaints,, sue): as Indige Headache, Constipation. Furred To 4c. It never fads to relieve or cure. aa 6d per bottle. From A. Eccles' eh< Napier and Hastings, and all leadutg country storskeepert.—Abtt,

Regulations under the Tobacco Act Amendment Act are gazetted. The Governor and party leave for Sydney on Saturday next. Lord Brassey has been invited by the Auckland City Council to deliver an address on " Imperial Federation." The skeleton of a man, supposed to be that of a Maori, was found after a burn at Mangamahau last week. At Oainaru a man named John Richmond was fined Jo for having worked three, liorses suffering from sores, and was ordered to pay £o 7s costs. The following votes for Public Works have been approved by the Cabinet: — Rotorua-Te Tako, £500; DanevirkeWeber road, £4OO. Sheep are said to be realising very low prices in the Wairarapa; in fact they have rarely touched the present averages. Prime freezing wethers are quoted at Bs, and ewes at 6s per head. The Rev Joseph S. Herbert, S.M. of Napier, has been attached to the staff of St. Patrick's College Wellington in addition to those who formed the faculty of last year. Ho passed through Hastings by the express to-day. On Wednesday a fire started in the scrub near Courtenay, Canterbury, and spread over some thousands of acres, burning a considerable quantity of grain in stook and stack, a large area of feed, and several miles of fencing. The township and several detached houses had a narrow escape. With reference to coming changes in the Bank of New Zealand the management preserve reticence, but it is generally understood that Mr Mackenzie is to be relieved of the position of general manager. To the original report that he was to have six months leave of absence is now added another to the effect that he will be offered an appointment in the service of the bank in Australia or London. A young man named Harry Waterhouse died last week in the Auckland Hospital from blood poisoning caused in a very simple manner. A small cut or abrasion appeared on liis lower lip, and he pricked it with a needle, and it is thought introduced in- this way some poisonous matter. He was a stepson of Herr Zinimermann, the well-known violinist. A dastardly outrage is reported by a correspondent of the Tuapeka Times, who states that on Tuesday last an attempt was made to blow up a cottage owned by Mr F. Knight, situated about 250 yards from the township. A quantity of dynamite was exploded, but the cottage was but slightly damaged. The matter is in the hands of the police. It is intended to renew with great vigour the agitation for the release of the convict Louis Chemis. The other evening a number of Italian residents of this city waited upon Mr C. 11. Mills, M.H.R., who is on a visit to Wellington, and the matter was discussed, it ultimately being decided to circulate fresh petitions, Mr N. Fernandos generously agreeing to bear the cost. —Post. An accident happened at Petone on Wednesday evening shortly after 6 o'clock to a man named Arthur Walsh, who was walking a tight rope. The platform was very shaky, and his first attempt to walk the wire was unsuccessful. He then made to attempts to cross wheeling a barrow, but on the second attempt he fell to the ground, a distance of about of 25ft. He was taken into a shed close by and examined by a medical man, when it was found that the small bone of his wrist was broken, and that he was also very badly shaken 1 Constable Law, stationed at Port Awanui i has wired to Sergt-Major Moor that two Maoris named loapaTapani and Manehera Parapara have been arrested on a charge of forgery of a cheque of £7 10s 2d, drawn by T. S. Williams, of Tuparoa, into one for £7O 10s 2d and uttering the same on Thos. Reedy. The constable adds that the prisoners will be remanded for eight days. It is alleged that the Natives, who are both young men, one of them having been a pupil at Te Aute College, cashed the cheque with Mr Reedy, receiving from him his own cheque for £53, which they cashed at Waipiro. They had £2O left when arrested by Constable Gerrard. There will be an annular eclipse of the sun next new moon (2nd February), but to see it properly the observer must place himself at sunrise on one of the Three Kings at our extreme North. At Wellington there will be a large but partial eclipse, nothing visible except that a large part of the sun will apparently have been cut out and thrown away. Drawings of eclipses always show a large dark moon, which is never seen except in an annular or total eclipse. At a total eclipse the ; moon is near the earth, and for a short time hides the sun. In an annular eclipse the moon is further away from the earth, and appears as a dark body, with the edge of the sun, as a ring, all round. Stop that Cough by taking Neil's Balm of Gilead, a positive cure for coughs, colds, chronic bronchitis, influenza. In large bottles at 2s 6d, at Neil's Botanic Dispensary, Emerson street, Napier, and all leading storekeepers. Advt. Patterson & Co., Napier, for Boys' and Girls' Boots, Shoes and Slippers. Boots from 4s; Shoes from 3s ; Slippers, 9d per pair ; Children's Boots and Shoes from Is per paid ; Girls' Tan and Black Strap, or Lace, from 3s per pair. At Patterson kCo., Emerson-street, Napier.— Al>vt. Neil s Corn Curk removes either hard or soft Corns. A few applications only necessary. Is per bottle at Neil's Dispensary Emerson street, Naiper, and all leading storekeepers.—Advt. Just try I'attkkson & Co., Napier, for Boots, Shoes, and Slippers. The cheapest in Hawke's Hay. Light Watertight*, 8s 6<l; Balmorals, 7s 6d ; Shoes, 7s 6d. worth 10s ; Canvas Shoes, 4s to 5s tid ; Slippers, Is per pair. At Patterson >V Co., Emerson-street, Napier.—Advt. EecLEs' Corn Paint quickly removes either hard or soft corns. Only u few applications necessary. Jn buttles Is ti.i, from A. Ecvlk>, chemist, Napier and Hastings.—Advt. Patterson At 0., Napier, i-.iheeheapost for Ladies' Hoots. Shoes and Slippers, Tan, Lai't- or Strap, from 5s 6d, splendid value ; Black Canvas, 5s ; Canvas, Lace, or Strap, all colours, from -is ; Slippers, Is per pair. Patterson in Co., Emersonstreet, Napier. —Advt.