LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 478, 17 November 1897, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tbe Native Laud Court did not sit this morning as intended owing to the non arrival of the Court files from Danovirke.

Letters have been received at Wellington, says the Times, Riving an account of tbe arrival of a shipload of Germans at Hawaii, chiefly of the labouring classes. Prior to this there existed in Hawaii's European population a percentage of Germans, but tbe arrival of tbe German H.F. Glade, as one of a projected line of emigrant ships' marks a new departure in the colonising history of the Hawaiian Islands. There were 250 emigrants, or 116 German labourers and their families, young people selected for their special fitness for agricultural pursuits. " Before long," says tbe account, " German labourers will supplant tbe Chinese, Portuguese and .Japanese as labourers in these islands.' '

A woman, named Mrs Annie Hickey, met with a painful end in Napier yesterday. It appears she had been for a long walk and feeling tired took off her shoes and stockings and walked into the surf with the object of bathing her feet. The strong under current running at the time proved to much for the poor women, who was taken off her feet and drawn out into the breakers. An alarm was at once raised b,y lier daughter, who witnessed the sad occurrence, and a crowd quickly assembled. The efforts of Constables Norwood and Wainhouse with another gentleman to save the unfortunate woman were baffled by the heavy seas and the treacherous current, and the body could be seen floating about 200 yards out. Mr P. Emmerson, of the Bank of New Zealand, now appeared on the scene and throwing off his clothes at once plunged boldly into the breakers, and after a plucky struggle succeded in reaching the woman. Mr J. M. Hamilton also plunged into the sea, meeting Emmerson on the return journey and both gentlemen brought the body to shore amidst the applause of the onlookers. Drs DeLisle and Moore were in attendance and pronounced life extinct, and the corpse was conveyed on a stretcher to her house. Deceased was 45 years of age, and leaves a grown-up family. The action of Messrs Emmerson and Hamilton in braving the dangers of an ebb tide with a rough sea, to say nothing of the sharks, deserves notice at the hands of the Humane Society. At the inquest held to-day the jury added a rider to the verdict strongly recommending Emmerson and Hamilton should receive recognition from the Boyal Humane Society.

Tlie Tradesmen's Cricket Club held a most enthusiastic meeting in Charlton's Hotel last evening. Mr R. P. Mackay in the chair. The following officers were elected: —President, A. L. 1). Eraser ; vice - Presidents, S. Charlton. Robert Williams, P. Gorman, W. P. Stuart, J. L. M'llroy, W. E. Beck and P. Martin, also Messrs H. 0. Caulton and W. Edwards subject to their consenting. Captain, Mr A. M'Rae; vice-captain, H. Gorman. General committee : Captain, vice-captain, hon. sec., and Messrs Johnstone, Maronev, Thorpe and Reeves. Selection committee : Messrs M'Rae, Thorpe and Mackay. It was decided to affiliate with the H.B. Cricket Association and Mr H. Cooper, of Napier, was elected delegate. The subcommittee appointed to draft rules sub. mitted the same to the meeting, and on these being read through were adopted. Mr A. L. I). Fraser expressed a desire to give a bat for the best batting average during the season and Messrs Charlton and Gorman, senr., also offered assistance in material. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded these gentlemen for their kind offers. As it is necessary to commence practice at once members are reminded that subscriptions are payable during this week to enable the committee to procure the material required. Dodds has the very latest patterns in Scotch and English Tweeds. For firstclass cut and fit Dodds is unrivalled. — Advt. 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 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 per box. Agent—A. Eccles —Advt. I STOPPED THAT COUGH AND CUBED A very bad cold by a single bottle of Dr Pascall s Cough Mixture. Signed, R. McDcwall. 4s 6d and 2s 6d. Eccles, chemist, Napier and Hftitwgs,—

At the Wellington Show to-day Mr T. Tanner secured first prize for best Lincoln ram above 30 months, and all the prizes in the same class for rams between 18 and 80 months. Mrs E. Brown announces the arrival of an entirely new stock, comprising the latest prints, tweeds, and muslins, and the newest fashions in ladies' and gentlemen's ties, gloves, and lioisery. Fancy goods for the Christmas season a specialty. A traveller who recently visited India states that he was astonished by the precocity of Hindoo children. Many of them are skilful workmen at an age when other children are learning the alphabet. One of the most expert carvers of wood he ever saw was a boy of seven, and many of the handsomest and most costly rugs are woven by children not yet in their teens.

The local bowlers met the Bluff Hill men in a match on the Hastings green this afternoon. The home club was represented by Messrs Vickers, Holt, Thompson, Ellis (skip), McLeod, King, Land, Clarke (skip), Mcllroy, Newman, Maddison, Haszard (skip), and the visiting team was composed of Messrs Marshall, Bull, Simpson (skip), Irvine, Banner, Hindmarsh, Crowley (skip), Duncan, Smith, Tierce, Laing (skip). Mrs 1). O'Reilly entertained the visitors at afternoon tea on the grounds. Why pay a big price for your suits when you can get as good material svith a superior cut and style at two-thirds of the sum from I)odds' the popular Tailor, Heretaunga road.—Advt. Eccles' Quinine and Iron Tonic con tains 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.

Eccles Cascara Liver Kegulator 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.