LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 328, 21 May 1897, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Volunteers assembled in St Matthew's Hall last evening for company drill. Lieutenant Ware was in command and the company acquitted itself very creditably. The fire bell rang at ten minutes past five yesterday evening, and the chimney of Mr White's boarding house was discovered on fire, but it was extinguished without the assistance of the brigade. " The Heretaunga School reopens after the mid-winter holidays on Wednesday at 10 a.m., instead of Tuesday, as owing to the Queen's Birthday falling on Monday, the boys will be unable to get back in time. Owing to the Awatoto coursing ground being spoiled by the floods, a meeting has been arranged to be held at Waipawa on the 25th May. With a splendid natural ground in the vicinity of Hastings it is a wonder nothing has been done to establish the sports here. However a movement is now afoot and we will probably have a Plumpton era long. The Cabinet has decided that the Government Buildings should be closed for three days during the record reign celebrations—June 21st, 22nd and 23rd. The intention of the municipal authorities in the four centres is to be ascertained before the question of illuminating the public buildings is decided. The natives of the Wanganui district, says the Chronicle, are now moving in the direction of placing most of their remaining blocks under the co-operation clause of the Native Land Court Act. It is estimated that something like half a million acres will be treated under the clause next year. The Maoris of Porirua during the last week have been holding a tangi over a deceased chief, Ohepa Horomona, who was greatly respected by the Maoris as well as Pakahas. Natives came from all parts to pay the last respects. At the funeral of the chief on Sunday, the Maori Brass Band played the Dead March on the way to the burying ground.—Post. Dr Pascall's Pills cure Indigestion Heartburn, Costiveness, Headache, Furred Tongue, Wind, and all symptoms arising from a disordered state of the liver, stomach, or kidney". 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. Eccles Napier and Hastings.—Ajdvt. Wellington warehouse prices are in every instance charged by the D. 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 D. I. C., and those who anticipate requirements in this direct tion will be supplied with catalogues and estimates post free.—Advt. Do you want a good durable pair of Trousers ? Well leave your measure at Dodbs'. Only 12s 6d. Address, Heretaunga street. —Advt. *

As Messrs Hayes, Green and Cullen, were returning from Mr Jackson's sale this afternoon Mr Hayes narrowly escaped a serious accident. He was leading a horse which he had bought, when the amnial stopped suddenly pulling Mr Hayes completely out of the trap on to the road. Fortunately beyond a shock no serious results ensued. A reward is offered for a lost sheep dog. A lost pearl and gold brooch is advertised for. A spring-cart, harness, garden tools erc. f will be sold without reserve by G. H. Vickers and Co to-morrow. On the Queen's Birthday the Hastings Rifles compete for the company's champion belt at the Te Mata Range. Prime smoked schnapper, haddock, barracouta; prime rock oysrers just arrived per Tasmania; every kind delicious small goods at Win3leys."' : Messrs Wilson and Davies, dentists of Napier announce in another column that Mr Wilson attends Hastings professionally every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4.80 p.m. Messrs Ringland and Thomas, of Napier, announce that they have the best and most complete stock of new and fashionable goods in Hawke's Bay, and they invite the public to call and inspect.

A firm in Wellington claims to have sold 400 bicycles since the beginning of the year. The Times reports that the building trade of Newtown in exceedingly brisk at the present time. The Carterton bicylest Ailck Lindop, has been lying unconscious for the past eight days. Faint hopes are entertained of his recovery. The Wanganue papers are complaining of th a number of " speelers " at present in the district awaitiug the races. The police a.ie said to be kept very busy. Mr D. D. Hyde, who lias carried on business as hairdresser and tobaccanist on Lambton-quay, Wellington, for many years, has sold out to Mr A. Berman, formerly of Dunedin. Mr Hyde intends to go into the wholesale tobacco and fancy goods trade. If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost. That is where they should be. Now put foundations under them. Eccles' Quinine and Iron Tonic contains Quinine and Iron in a high state of purity, and is the most agreeable strengthening, and efficient agent yet discovered. 2s 6d per bottle. To "be obtained from A. Eccles, chemist, Napier and Hastings, and at all leading country stores —Advt. ;

Our stock of bocts, shoes, and slippers is very large; we are giving the best value in Napier. See our window for prices.—Patterson & Co., Napier—Advt. Eccles' Corn Paint quickly removes either hard or soft corns. Only a few applications necessary. In bottles Is 6d, from A. Eccles, chemist, Napier and Hastings.—Advt. Just received 100 pair Evening shoas, from 2s 6d; also walking shoes from 5s 6d, worth 8s 6d; slippers Is. See window for prices.—Patterson & Co., 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. I stopped that cough and cured a very bad cold by a single bottle of Dr Pascall's Cough Mixture. Signed, R. McDowall. 4s 6d and 2s 6d. Eccles, chemist, Napie and Hastings.—Advt