The Hastings Standard Published Daily WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1897. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 354, 23 June 1897, Page 2

The Hastings Standard Published Daily

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1897. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

• Owing to the great demand on our space to-day leading and other matter is unavoidably crowded out. The Standard joins in New Zealand's congratulations to the Hon. 11. J. Seddon on his promotion to a seat in the Privy Council. The Premier has honorably won his spurs, and even his bitterest political opponent will acknowledge that the honor was deserved. The trains from north and south yesterday were crowded with holiday makers. Archbishop Redwood left Hastings by the express yesterday for south. The Fire Brigade station was the only municipal building illuminated last evening. A very fine display was made by Mr Sam Charlton last evening, his hotel being the most attractive building in town. The Royal Crown was shown in a brilliant display with gaslight, and n, magic lantern was used with good effect. Scores of sightseers surrounded the hotel for some hours. Although Hastings was crowded with visitors yesterday the sobriety of the crowd was particularly noticeable. The racecourse assemblage was a model one, and only one arrest was made fo" drunkenness last night. The case came before Mr W. Beilby, J.P., this morning and was dismissed with the customary caution. Grave disappointment was felt at the non-arrival of the signal from London of the commencement of the service at St. Paul's. At the moment when it was thought the message should arrive the double quartette at the Jubilee ball sang the National Anthem. At midnight a crowd in front of the Pacific Hotel also sang the Anthem. In answer to the request of the H.B. County Council for Government assistance in restoring bridges washed away by the recent floods, the Chairman has received the following telegram from Wellington :—" Minister directs me to inform you that £I7OO will be provided for 12th pros, as part of loan under the Government Loans to Loeal Bodies Act, on understanding ail required steps will be duly taken." A vote of thanks to the Government was passed by the Council. Eccles Cascaea Liykb Hegulatob 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 large number of sports left this morning for Farndon to witness the annual meeting of the H.B. Gun Club. The weather is very suitable for good shooting.

It will be noted that amongst the Jubilee honors is that of KC.M.G. conferred upon Mr E. Nelson, brother of Mr W. Nelson, of Tomoana.

Included in the body guard of the Queen in the Jubilee procession was Taranaki, one of the Hastings representatives in the Native contingent. Arrangements have been made for a children's dance in the Princess Theatre on Friday evening next. These carnivals are always highly patronised, "the "youngsters generally making a first-class display.

On the racecourse this morning a hunter that was being schooled by Mr A. Ellingham had a nasty fall at one of the jumps, the rider being severely shaken. Fortunately 110 bones were broken.

The police force in Hastings, although not large enough ffer so important a district, is at least effective in keeping away the spieling element, which was not present in any form at the races. The Hon. J. Carroll was entertained by a large number of young New Zealanders at Wellington on Friday last, when he was presented with the badge of the Natives' Association of Auckland. Mr Hone Heke was in the chair, and the presentation was made by the Hon. T. Thompson. At a meeting of the stewards of the 11. B. Jockey Club yesterday the trainer's license of T. Quinlivan was cancelled for misrepresentation in connection with the horse Rustic at the Cliristchurch autumn meeting, for using foul and insulting language to Mr H. Piper at the Waipawa Racing Club meeting on the 24th May, for using offensive Language on the training track at Hastings, and for drunkenness on the Napier Park Racing Club's course at their March meeting. A special meeting of the Borough Council was held on Monday afternoon, when there were present the Mayor, Crs. Beilby. Beecroft, Dennett, aud Murdoch. In the absence of Cr. Crosse, Cr. Murdoch moved a motion for which notice had given to the effect that the resolution refusing the request of the Debating Society for the use of the Borough Chambers once fortnightly befrescinded,- and that the request be granted. Cr Dennett strongly opposed the motion as it meant competition with halls from which the council received license fees, and he suggested that the Societv apply for the use of a room in the State school. After discussion the motion was rejected. The Mayor was empowered to take the necessary steps to acquire additionallandadjouruing the Southland main drain. A plan submitted by Mr I). Guy was approved of. A subscription is being promoted in town 011 behalf of Mr Charles Orchard, who 011 the 2nd of April last injured his right hand in breaking through the window of a burning house in Hastings in order to rescue some persons said to be therein. He has since been incapacitated from work and has a wife and three children dependent upon him ; and his doctors express a doubt whether he will ever have the full use of his hand again. Mr Orchard has been singularly unfortunate during the past few years, having lost two children and for some time his wife was an inmate of the Napier Hospital. He is in receipt of £1 per week from a friendly society lodge, but his accident has placed him in indigent circumstances. The case is a sad one and is deserving of the aid of every charitably-minded person in the district. Collectors will seek subscriptions to the fund during the next few days. Perhaps the Magpie Minstrels might be induced to assist in the deserving cause by promoting an entertainment on behalf of the unfortunate man.

Dr Pascall'k Pills cure Indigestion, Heartburn, Costiveness, Headache, Furred Tongue, Wind, and all symptoms arising from a disordered state of the liver, stomach, or kidneys. They cleanse the bowels, and act like a charm in removing ali impurities from the blood, toning and refreshing the whole system. Is 6d and 2s 6d per box. Agent —A. Eccles Napier and Hastings.—Advt. He'd got a chill. How, is outside the question ; but he was as hoarse as a crow and could not clear his mucous passages. "When he met Smith, Smith said to him " You're very hoarse to-day." He said, " Sam; I'm hoarse to day, but you're an ass every day." Smith laughed, and pulling out eighteen pence, said : "Go to the grocer or chemist and get a bottle of Woods' Great Peppermint Cure; that will knock the cold out of you in no time.''Jo likewise.—Advt.

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. To the deaf and those troubled with noises in the head or other aural troubles, Dr Nicholson, of London, the worldfamed Aural Specialist and Inventor of Artificial Ear Drums, has just issued the lOOtli edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deafness and Aural Troubles. This hook 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, and takes pleasure'in spreading the news of the great specialist in 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.