LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 299, 17 April 1897, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Correspondence relating to the Bushy Park Estate and an article on the Indian Famine appear on our fourth page. Had the weather been favorable Hastings would have been represented at the Druids' sports at Wellington on -Monday. Dr Hosking's successor, the Rev. MiMartin, with his wife and family, arrived in Hastings by Thursday evening's express. Mr Brook Taylor thanks those who assisted in rescuing himself and family from this morning's flood. A warning to trespassers on Mr Arch. McLean's Maraekakaho station appears elsewhere. Subscribers wishing to obtain extra copies of the Standard, containing an account of the flood, may purchase same from Messrs H. H. Hunt and W. Bowler, agents, Heretaunga road, or office of this paper. Friday night's express to Napier was crowded with passengers, many from Hastings having to be content with standing room. Amongst the through psssengers were the Feilding cricketers, who had arranged to play three matches in Napier. Hastings had quite a holiday appearance to-day, scores of travellers by yesterday's returned train parading the streets and viewing the floods. A number of athletes and cyclists for the Wanganui Easter meeting are debarred from competing, and they will amuse themselves in Hastings until they can return to Napier. The bowling tournament which was to have started yesterday morning at Napier was upset by the weather. The Feilding and Palmerston representatives went through by the express 011 Thursday night, and those from Hastings were timed to leave yesterday morning. The Easter weather, however, put a stop to the matches. It is with extreme regret that we have to record the death of I)r Faulknor which took place at his residence, Havelock, last evening at 6 o'clock. Deceased had been associated with the district for the past 15 years. His death waa the outcome of asthma of which he was a sufferer for some considerable time. He was about 40 years of age and was highly respected. He leaves three children to mourn their loss. The hotels and boarding-houses in town are strained to their utmost to accommodate the number of people compulsorily compelled to stay here through the effects of the flood, and as all communication by land or sea or telegraph is cut off, there will be many anxious ones wondering where their friends have got too. It is not anticipated that communication by rail will be effected before Tuesday, as the damage done is very serious. The annual Congregational meeting of the Presbyterian parishoners was held in the church on Thursday night. Eev. Mr Morrison occupied the chair. The chairman presented a statement of the year's finances which were most satisfactory. £2io had been received towards the Manse building fund, and there was every hope of opening the Manse free from debt. The addition of a wing to the Church had been also paid off. During the evening addresses were delivered by the Revs. Mr Patterson (Napier), Connor (Spit), and Doull (Ilavelock). The choir under the baton of Mr A. King rendered some very beautiful music, and before the conclusion light refreshments were handed round by the ladies of the congregation. The following committee were elected for the ensuing year: Messrs Adamson, Bowler, Cook, Kerr, M'Leod, Bain, King. Harper, Ross, Moir, Thompson, and Long. We have on more than one occasion referred to the parsimony of the Railway Department with regard to telegraphic and telephonic communication with the Hastings station. Instead of being connected with every station along the line it is merely in communication with the Napier office. Yesterday the local officials were literally beseiged for information with respect to north and south trains, but only the most meagre details could be given. Mr Parsons is noted for his courtesy to the travelling and general public, but he was severely handicapped yesterday to answer at least 500 enquiries. The Napier wire was working badly, and nothing could be obtained direct from the south. As Hastings is the second station in importance on the line it is criminal 011 the part of the Department to allow the present state of things to continue. Telephonic communication should be at once established with everv station along tile line. We hope we will not have to write again on this subject, but that Mr Konayne will put the work in hand at once. Wellington warehouse prices are in every instance charged by the I>. I. ('. when executing orders received by post. Those of our resident# who want really nice fashionable goods need not hesitate about communicating with the I'. I. C.. Wellington. Complete furnishing is now a sprcial feature of the D. I. <\. and those who anticipate requirements in this direct don will be supplied with catalogued and estimates post free.—Ai>vt. I'K r.\- W.L"» Pill- c-.r- ---!!• arthum. t "o-t.v ■ n< s-.. Him i i-'h' . I'-.t. 1 .\\ i. ai'. i .ill m mpt, in- ar.si! ■; from a diwrdi-red state of the inef stomach, or kidneys. Thev cleanse the boweU. i a t hk«- a charm in rei 1 M all impurities from the blood, ton. „ » 1 refreshing the whole system. Is fl*i a t 3s per bos. Agent—A. Fi uXapier and Hastings,—At-vt.

Oysters., oysters, oysters, go to Dale's for the best Auckland rock oysters. Dale's Restaunant Station street. Auckland contributed £"1130 to the Indian famine fund. Two young men, members of the First Westland Rifles, were fined £2 10s each for failing to attend the required number of drills, elected to " take it out," and gaily marched to gaol for a ten-days' incarcaration. The Commandant of the forces recommended the postponement of the Easter encampment because it was probable that the weather would be unfavorable. If other parts of New Zealand experienced a downpour such as yesterday, Yo'unteers will have reason to congratulate Colonel Pole-Penton on his foresight. A correspondent writes from the Chathams Islands to the Lyttelton Times : The islands have stagnated. They are rapidly going to the dogs. Most of the young men are leaving, as well as some of the older and married ones. All the land is locked up, and those in posession employ little labor. The islands are quite capable of maintaining a population of two thousand, whereas we have but a paltry two or three hundred. The locking up of the land and the exorbitant charges for freight and passage money are the great causes of the fearful depression. The suggestion of Butler that Preston made an attack on him is described by the Melbourne Age as wholly inconsistent with all the accounts that have been given of his character, and the allegation is no doubt another addition to the many lies that Butler has told. Preston was in fact a remarkable quiet young man. He was a resident of Brisbane, and a son of Mr Preston, a partner of Preston and Booth, well-known drapers of Queen street. He went to Sydney in February, 1896, to attend the university lectures on mineralogy and geology. His father sent him money every month, and heard regularly from him till early in October. For some time he acted as hon secretary to the Natural History Society, and was very enthusiastic and capable. He was also an active member of the Baptist Church, and took a great interest in Christian Endeavor work. Eccles Cascara Liver Regulator 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 6d per bottle. From A. Eccles' chemist, Napier and Hastings, and all leading country storekeepers.—Ar>vr. Do your eyes fill up with water, Is your nose running red, Do you feel the goose flesh growing, Do you sneeze 'twixt each word said, Do you feel bunged up all over, Is your temperature high, Do you cough from getting up time Till its time to go to bye-bye ? If these are but just your symptoms, You may be sure as sure, You only want a dose or two of Woods' Wonderful Great Peppermint Cure. —Advt. Do you want a good durable pair of Trousers '? Well leave your measure at Dodds'. Only 12s 6d. Address, Heretaunga street. —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. In view of the approaching winter you cannot do better than purchase Dodds' Seasonable Suitings to order at £2 12s 6d. Address, Heretaunga street. —Advt.