LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 372, 14 July 1897, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Ths Hastings R H s have ent?ivd two teams for the handsome trophy presented for competition to all New Zealand corps by Messrs Sargood, Son and Ewau. A visitor from Napier states that things are deadly dull there as a result of the recent Hoods, and that it is estimated locally that 200 people have left the town during the last few months. —N.Z. Times. The price paid by Mr A. M'Hardy, of Hawke's Bay, for Mr Pascal's " Beaulieu " property, Bunnytliorpe, was £lB per acre, the total purchase money amounting to £'12,600. Lord Ranfurly, who is expected on our shores early next month, is described by a friend of his in the Old Country as a particularly clever and energetic man, with high philanthropic instincts tempered with a wise caution which secures him sgshist the .machinations of The Earl is the youngest of three sons, and never expected to succeed to the title. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Debating Society, took place at the Oddfellows' Hall last evening, when there were between 30 and 40 members present. The debate " Is capital punishment justifiable " was opened in the affirmative by Air S.Pattison and in the negative by Mr W. J. Tyerman. A large number of members expressed their views on the question, and a vote being taken Mr Pattison's contention was carried by a small majority. Mr A. L. D. Eraser occupied the chair. It was announced that the next debate would be " Are the Natives of New Zealand entitled to equal privileges with Europeans of the Colony." Is it not about time that the central flood committee announced the closing of the relief fund '? With considerable over £'15,000 to credit it must be admitted that few will have cause to grumble at the benevolence of the charitably-disposed in this colony and in Queensland. No doubt the committee will have some difficulty in disposing of the amount, but they cannot be complimented on their action in allowthe whole winter to pass before doling out the dividends. Scores of families have been led to expect recompense for their losses, and many have spent a very miserable time since the flood, hoping to receive the assistance they so much needed. The committee should at once pay over at least portion of the amount to the heaviest sufferers. There is a good deal of adverse comment at Give, Omahu and elsewhere on the dilatoriness of those in charge of the fund. An old bandsmau in Hastings writes : " Talking about bands and their works, I hear young fellows in bands talking as if a march of a mile was a terribly fatiguing task. I recollect the Queen's birthday of 1872, being at the time a member of the old Dunedin Artillery Band, the foierunner of the present Garrison Band. The battery and the band turned out at 6 a.m. and fired the usual birthday salute ; they were then dismissed until 9 o'clock when they again fell in and were ordered to Colonel Cargill's estate — this by the then Caversham route was a march of about seven miles. The batterytook their guns out and the band played most of the way. There were sports and big gun practice all the afternoon, "White Island being the target. Music and dancing filled up the intervals. After this tha band and battery marched back to the city where ihe band had a darkey entertainment and afterwards played for a dance until 5 o'clock the folfowing mornj ing. In these days a programme of about seven items seems to be looked on as a great effort."

Just received 100 pair Evening shoes, from 2s 6d; also walking shoes from os 6d, worth 8s 6d; slippers Is. See window for prices.—Pattehson & Co. ( —Advt.

Two respectably-dressed men named | Thomas Roberts and James Gould were arrested in Hastings this afternoon on a charge of being concerned in the burglary at the Shakespeare Hotel, Napier. There will be a sale of horses at the Stortford Lodge pound to-morrow The Wellington Meat Export Company is said to have an unfavorable opinion of Hooley's scheme. A Sydney paper describes Mr Seddon as a genial " Scotchman." Mr Seddon and party are returning via Brindisi and Suez, and expect to reach "Wellington at the end of August. A Christchurch man was yesterday lined £5 for purchasing brandy while under the ban of a prohibition order. Tom Long, who was serving a sentence of three months' imprisonment, is to hang Sheeban, the Amberley murderer. Do you want a good durable pair of Trousers ? Wei! leave your measure at Dodds'. Only 12s 6d. Address, Heretaunga street. —Aovt. In view of the approaching winter you cannot do better than purchase Doods' Seasonable Suitings to order at £2 12s 6d. Address, Heretaunga street.—Advt. 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. De Pascall's 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 all impurities from the blood, toning and refreshing the whole system. Is 6d and 2s Gd per box. Agent—A. Eccles Napier and Hasting.—Advt.