LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 461, 27 October 1897, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tenders are invited for splitting firewood at Te Auto. Tenders for the erection of a cottage for Mr M'Leod close to day. A useful young mail wanted by MiBenson, baker. A heavy thunder storm, accompanied with r'.ii 11 and hail, broke over the town at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Last evening there was a strong reflection in the western sky as if a great tire was burning. It remained steady for some hours, but so far the cause of the reflection has not been discovered. The triennial election of five members for the Hawke's Bay Rabbit District takes place on Monday, Ist November. Seven candidates have been nominated, and the polling takes place at Napier, Hastings, Waipawa, Danevirke, and Woodville, Mr J. Collinge is the local returning officer, and the polling booth is the Borough .Council Chambers. Full particulars will be found in our advertising columns. Mr De Lisle is taking great pains- to make his concert a success and the public are promised a treat in the comedietta " The Sport of Kings," in which both local and other ladies and gentlemen will take part. The " Darktown Reps," banjo duettists, are said to be yery good, and their local songs replete with humor and fun are very good. A huge programme is in preparation and Mr De Lisle should secure a bumper house. Our "Waiuiarama correspondent writes : —Two well-known sports, Henry Seymore -and Darkey Peters, had a very narrow excape from drowning 011 Monday night last. They went out fishing in a small dingy and when returning to shore the heavy surf upset the boat throwing Seymore on top of Peters. The next sea put the boat on top of them, Peters swallowing a lot of water in liis effort to reach the surface ; however, they managed to reach the shore in safety. All the fishing and boat gear floated out to sea.

Some time since we directed the attention of the Railway Department to the great risk to which public life is exposed by the authorities not placing a man at the crossing in Heretaunga street whilst trains are passing. A waggon and team with a man in charge had rather a narrow escape from being smashed by last night's express, owing either to the man's carelessness or to his not hearing the whistle, which was blown in the ordinary way. The horses had to be whipped to get the waggon clear of the train, and a smash up was only averted. An accident may not occur at this crossing for a long time, it is possible it may never occur, but it is most unquestionably the duty of those responsible to place a porter on the spot with power to stop all traffic during the passage of trains, and until this is done there will always be danger to people passing. The city of Omaha, Nebraska, is shortly to hold an international exhibition. Ferris Wheels and Eiffel Towers have become commonplace, and the organisers have another scheme for attracting to Omaha the Americans of the north and south pot forgetting those of the centre. This consists of a mammoth metallic umbrella planted in the centre of the exhibition. The umbrella will not only protect visitors from the rain and sun, but will afford them the sensation of a short balloon ascent. From each rib are to be suspended cars, 50 in all, with a capacity to seat six or eight persons in each. At intervals the umbrella will be closed by hydraulic power so as to allow, visitors to mount the cars, and when all are on board will slowly open again, lifting in the air its burden of 350 human beings. The opening is to be followed by a complete revolution of the fj gatnp," allowing the visitors time to enjoy a panoramic view at the city and the great plain around it. Dh 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 6d psr box. Agent—A, Eccles —Awi,

Two persons were fined in Wellington 5s costs 7s for neglecting to have their respective children vaccinated. In Parliament yesterday the Contagious Diseases Act Repeal was read a first time. Three Petone boys were fined lis in the Wellington Court on Friday for cruelly ill-using a cat. It is anticipated that the Tomoana Freezing Company will resume full work on Monday next. The Hon. J. A. Bonar, M.L.C,, was a passenger this morning by the express from Napier to Wellington. We have to acknowledge the receipt from the Government printer of a large number of Parliamentary papers, including the Minister of Lands memo, on the Horowhenua case ; also the Education report for the past year. A half set of false teeth were advertised in Wanganui as having been found. They are still awaiting an owner. The probabilities are that they were lost by a lady. A young lad* teacher not far up country in the Buller district wrote to her school committee not long since that if they did not send a carpenter to make repairs they might have to send one to make her coffin. Miss Eliza Hanes, of Broxted Hall, Essex, who won the Lord Mayor's Cup at the last Dairy Show for butter making, and who has taken many prizes at agricultural shows for butter making, has been appointed dairy instructor on the estate of Count Erdypo Cyepu, of Megye, Hungary. Messrs R. Thorpe and Co., have purchased the stock of Mr C. O'Reilly, of Waipawa, at a large discount, and are offering ladies', gentlemen's and children's boots and shoes at cost price. The sale will last for seven days only, and will be conducted on a strictly cash basis. Persons desirous of bargains should call at once at the firm s premises in Heretaunga road. 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 tores —Advt. Dodds has the very latest patterns in Scotch and English Tweeds. For firstclass cut and fit Dodds is unrivalled.— Advt. Eccles' Corn Paint quickly removes either hard or soft corns. Only a few applications necessary. In bottles Is 6d, from A. Ecci.es, chemist, Napier and Hastings.—Advt. Hallo there ! Do you want a good summer suit ? Then by all means call on Dodds, the popular tailor.—Advt. 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' chemists Napier and Hastings, and all leading country storekeepers.—Advt. Large stock of spring and summer suitings. Every variety of br-st material at moderate prices. Cut style and finish guaranteed by Dodds' the Tailor, Hereaunga road. —Advt.