The Hastings Standard Published Daily. TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1896. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 25, 26 May 1896, Page 2

The Hastings Standard Published Daily.

TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1896. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrongs that need resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

Leading and other matter is unavoid ably crowded out this issue. Amongst the distinguished visitors at the Waipawa lJaces yesterday wore the Premier and Captain Ihissell. Our Napier correspondent writes in terms of praise of the noble work done by the Napier ;md Port brigades at the recent lire. Lieut-Colonel Newnll will inspect the Hastings Bitles next week, and during his visit will supervise the firing for the North Island and District medals. According to our Napier correspondent the display of fireworks in the llecreation Ground last evening was the most miserable fizzle it was possible to conceive. The first competition for the company's belt was commenced by the Hastings Rifles at the Te Mata range 011 Saturday, but owing to darkness setting ki was not concluded. The 500 yds range will be fired on Saturday next. Our Wellington correspondent wires that there are 41 unemployed compositors in the Empire City who have been out of work for the past four or five months, and have drawn about LOO in allowances from the Typographical Union. The shooting for the Coleman Shield at Napier yesterday, was entirely satisfactory to the local Volunteers, who bid fair to bring home the prize in their next competition in November. The shooting was decidedly good, and Lieut. Wean received many congratulations for his score of tlie possible at the 500 yds range. A very old resident of Hawke's repassed away at Clive on Saturday last, in the person of Mr F. W. C. Sturm, aged 85 years. Deceased came to this colony as a member of the scientific expedition under Baron Hoehstetter. Ho was very widely known and highly respected. He leaves many relatives to mourn their loss. The senseless lunatic who has for the past few weeks been playing the " ghost," frightening timid women and children, was at iiis pranks early yesterday morniug. Some of these nights the " spook " will meet with the punishment he deserves. It is worthy of note that much of the excellent shooting in the Coleman competition at Napier yesterday was in a degree due to the gear supplied by Messrs A. and W. McCarthy, of Dunedin. Mr A. King, tobacconist, is the local agent for the firm, and is prepared to supply all the latest shooting gear. The New South Wales Police have been successful in arresting a gang of thieves who recently committed depredations among passengers' luggage on steamers trading between Auckland and Sydney. Mackintoshes, coats, opera glasses, and walking stocks are among the articles recovered. The Druids Ball in the Garrison Hall, Napier, last evening was successful from every point of view. The hall was prettily decorated, and the enjoyment of those present was the one object of the Committee. The supper was in charge of that most- genial caterer. Mr Glassford, who as usual personally superintended matters. It is understood that tiie Secretary, Mr McGrath. intends to open a new lodge in Hastings next week, and the function is expected to be pleasant and successful. — Own Correspondent. The arrangements for the disposal of tickets on special occasions at the local railway station are decidedly primitive, and the crush at the small window yesterday was simply disgraceful. On such occasions we wouid suggest the opening of windows at several parts of the station or the erection of ticket boxes. The accommodation for passengers by yesterday's train was also totally inadequate, and many persons were compelled to stand the whole way to Kaikora. As the Hawke s Bay people patronise the railways to a very large extent, surely tlie.y should receive greater consideration at the bauds of the management.

The Garrison Band discoursed sweet music on tlie Parade, Napier, yesterday.

There was glorious weather for the holiday yesterday. About 600 left for Waipawa and a large continent went in to Napier, the town being almost deserted ill the afternoon.

The Premier returned to Hastings by the express this morning, and with Miss Seddon, was driven round Havelock and the district. Mr Seddon leaves by the 5 o'clock train for Napier, where he speaks this evening.

Detective Grace expresses himself satisfied that the death of F. O'Neill, whose body was found in some old workings in the Waihi Company's mine at Coromandel, and about which there rumours offoul play, was the result of au accident.

The Queen's Birthday was celebrated with the usual official rejoicing in Napier on Sunday. The Artillery, N avals, and liifles mustered in Olive Square, and headed by the Garrison Band, marched to the Cathedral, where service was conducted bv Dean Hovell.

The Melbourne Age in a recent issue commenting on the trade with India, after quoting from the Consular report, says " that nothing in the present or prospective requiements of Japan warrants the extravagant hopes now entertained of Australia speedily finding or creating a profitable or extensive market in Japan."

Much consternation was caused laft winter, amongst the; medical men in 'Wellington, by the introduction of Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds ; that a very bad cough could be cured by a 1/6 bottle, and a whole family, with a '2/lj bottle, was a serious loss to them. It is sold by all Grocers and Chemists. —Advt.

Stoi' that Cofe'cii by taking Noil's Balm of Gilead, a positive cure for coughs, colds, chronic bronchitis, influenza, iKx*. In largo bottles at '2s (sil, at Noil's Botanic Dispensary. Emerson street, Napier, and all leading storekeepers.—Auvt.

Niai.'s Celkl!i;atki> Liveii Toxic, a pure botanic remedy for all affections of the liver, biliousness, jaundice, yellowness of the skin, indigestion, &e. In bottles, '2s and 2s (id, at Noil's ISotanic Dispensary, Emerson street, Napier, and all leading storekeepers.—Aijvt.

XKit's CoMI'Ol'Nl) SARSAI'AUILT.A. A household medicine for purifying the blooil and toning up the system. In large bottles at 2s Cd at Neil's Dispensary, Emerson street. Napier, and all leading storekeepers.—Ai»vr,

Neil's C'okn Cvue removes either hard or soft Corns. A few application* only necessary. Is per bottle at Neil's Dispensary, Emerson street, Napier, and all leading storekeepers.—Auvr.