LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 347, 14 June 1897, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr G. H. Swan writes as follows :—" To Mr A. A. George, Hon. Sec. of the Flood Relief Sports. Dear Sir, —The executive of the Flood Relief Committee have desired me to convey to you and all who assisted at your Sports a special hearty vote of thanks for your kind services and beg leave to acknowledge receipt of your cheque for £7l 10s 3d, which is a very handsome amount. Piease convey thanks to all who assisted to make the sports such a success and oblige, yours faithfully, G. H. Swan, Chairman. I note that the amount is for widows' and orphans'fund." We live in an age of invention. Scarcely a day passes that we do not hear of inventions of more or less value. The latest on the market is an everlasting shaft tug, which has been patented by the Skelton Company of Christchurch. Judging by tlie sample shown us on Saturday there is plenty of money in it, and it is not suprising to learn that as soon as the shares were put on the market tuey were rapidly snapped up. The old style of leather tug was constantly being worn out with anything like heavy work. In Mr Skelton's patent, a maganese bronze casting is encased in the leather, which gives it a permanency not otherwise obtainable. Arrangements are being made by which malleable castings will be used, and it expected that the new article when finished will not cost more than the present tug. A leading firm of harnessmakers in Hastings has expressed the greatest satisfaction with the idea, and it is probable that in a few days ine article will be supplied locally. For heavy work the everlasting tug should prove invaluable. 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.—Advt.

A potato weighing 61bs. 13oz. has been unearthed at Temuka.

Rev. A. S. Morrison, M. A., has left for Dunedin on a holiday trip. Before returning to Hastings he will join the ranks of the benedicts.

The N,Z. Times says it is stated that in the future telegraph messengers will be apparelled in kliarkee uniforms.

Mr George has arrived in Woodville to make arrangements for developing the copper mine* at Maharahara. It is probable that a jam factory will be started in Hastings shortly. The indus try should prove a profitable one. Mr Collingo acknowledges the receipt of £5 2s 6d from the station hands at Flaxmere, per Mr S. Miller, for the Flood Belief Fund.

Two men, charged with being drunk, were brought before Mr Beilby this morning. As it was their first appearance they were discharged with a caution. The application of Mr Crane, made to the Fielding Borough Council last week, is a rather remarkable one. It appears that when, he buried his wife 20 years ago he did not mark the position of the grav After being absent from the district for several 3-ears he went to the cemetery and placed a mark over a grave which he considered was that of his wife, but he found that Mr Spooner claimed it also as the place where his wife had been buried. The only way now the question can be settled is by disinterring the body for identificacion.

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 1). I. C., and those who anticipate requirements in this direct tion will be supplied with catalogues and estimates post free.—Advt. 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. To the deaf and these troubled with noises in the head or other aural troubles, Dr Nicholson, of Loudon, the worldfamed Aural Specialist and Inventor of Artificial Ear Drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deafness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr Colin Campbell, 160 Adelaide road, Wellington, N.Z. Mr Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, aud takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist ill New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, also free.—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 Has tin gs.— Adv t . Cheapest Grocers in Hawke's Bay. Get our price list for all kinds of groceries and provisions. Only best brands kept.—At Patterson & Co., Napier.—Advt.