LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 100, 21 August 1896, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

lolanthe practice has been postponed. Correspondence from "John Hosking " will appear- to-111 orrow. An announcement in the estate of the late John Goose appears elsewhere. G. H. Vickers and Co. sell at their rooms to-morrow afternoon, a piano, furniture, produce, ifcc. A large number of Natives ars in town to-day in connection with Land Count business. F. Wilson, and Co. have an inset in this issue giving some really startling prices for boots and shoes. Mr E. H. Williams, although still carrying his arm in a sling, was able to appear in Court this morning. Mr Philson, who went to no end of trouble to make last evening's ball a success, was unfortunately unable to attend, owing to illness. Among the victims for breaches of the borough bye-laws the driver of his Worship the Mayor's trap will appear with other offenders at the S.M. Court shortly. An umbrella was taken by mistake from the Princess Theatre last evening, and is advertised for. A ladies' cap and handkerchief await an owned at this office. Some very tall swearing was indulged in at the S.M. Court this morning, so much so that the Bench commented severely on the evidence given by certain witnesses in the Breen case. The children's * ball in the Princess Theatre this evening promises to be as great a success as that last night. The management committee have every reason to feel proud of the results of their efforts. The initiation of religion instruction in the State School this morning was in every way successful. Revs. Hobbs, Morrison, and Dr Hosking were present, and for half an hour gave their first lessons. There were but half a dozen absentees amongst the scholars. Messrs J. C. Witherow and J. H. Day, late of Maraekakaho and well known throughout the district, have, it is pleasing to learn, already made their name in Western Australia. Both gentlemen left here some two and a half years ago for Mount Magnet, a township on the Murchison goldfields, and according to the latest accounts from that part of the world Mr Witherow has attained the dignity of Mayor of that borough and MiDay has been elected a member of the Borough Council. We congratulate both gentlemen and wish them every success in public life. The " Open Night " given by the Star of Hope Lodge, 1.0. G.T., last evening was held under rather unfavorable circumstances, which no doubt accounted for the poor attendance of the public ; but notwithstanding this a very pleasant evening was spent. There was a large and varied selection of songs, &c., which, with four items by the choir, made up a very nice programme. Mr Wootten explained how "He knew what it was to be there" (comic). Mr E. Webb narrated his funny experiences on " Smoking his first Cigar " (comic song), and also his harrowing feelings on being " Sold Again." Master Webb gave a recitation, and' Miss Mathieson sang " The Fisherman and his Child." Mr Adams recited " The Curfew shall not Ring To-night" touchingly, and Miss Kingswell sang " Where I Could Be" very nicely. Mr Lagor explained the changes and eccentricities of " The Fashions " (comic song), and Miss Stubley contributed " On the Banks of the Clyde " in a pleasing manner. Miss Bice sang "Sing me an English Song" with good effect, and Mr A. Harris followed with 11 Sweet Katie Farrell ' very pathetically. Subsequently Mr Kingswell stated it was the intention to form a Juvenile Temple in connection with the Lodge. The first meeting would be held next Wednesday in St. Matthew's Hall, and he hoped all parents would help in forming such a useful institution. Altogether a very enjoyable evening was spent, and it is to be hoped many more will follow.

Neil's Compound Sarsaparilla. A household medicine for purifying the blood and toning up the system. In large bottles at 2s 6d at Neil's Dispensary, Emerson street, Napier, and all leading storekeepers.—Advt. Stop that Cough by taking Neil's Balm of Gilead, a positive cure for coughs, colds, chronic bronchitis, influenza, &e. In large bottles at 2s 6d, at Neil's Botanic Dispensary, Emerson street, Napier, and all leading storekeepers. —Advt. Neil's Celebrated Liter Tome, a pure botanic remedy for all affections of the liver, biliousness, jaundice, yellowness of the skin, indigestion, &e. In bottles, 2a and 2s 6d, at Neil's Botanic Dispensary, Emerson street, Napier, and aQ leading storekeepers.—Advt.

Besides alarming the town, the lunatic who rang the firebell yesterday morning has much to answer for. One gentleman who went out to discover the " conflagration" contracted a severe cold, and is now laid up with inflammation of the lungs. Every effort should be made to discover the perpetrator of the outrage, as such idiotic pranks should not be overlooked. The public that applauds in a Police Court is occasionally pounced on. A Dunedin youth recently expressed approval at the result of the trial of a case of alleged theft, and was brought before the Bench charged with contempt of Court. He was severely admonished and discharged. Mr Isitt's calculation concerning the number of 3d glasses contained in a hogshead of beer, has prompted a statistician to envolve the following: —At a church, tea is dispensed at say 3d per cup. A ten pound case of tea costs £l, the contents will make exactly 1280 cups of nice tea — 1280 cups at 3d per cup amounts to the enormous total of £l6, or a profit to the church people of £ls. That beats the Isitt beer calculation by over £3 if his figures are correct, but as they are not it goes ahead of him by £8 4s. The statistician exclaims, " Give me beer ! "

Though as a rule, says the Field, the dog that chases sheep is only fit for hanging, there are exceptions, and one is where a valuable watch-dog or pure-bred animal is given to this vice. With such a dog it is not safe to let him have a run with the free exercise of his limbs. To the dog's collar attach a piece of chain about six inches long. It may be made longer or shorter to suit the size of the dog. To the end of this attach by means of a swivel a piece of wood about a foot broad. The length and weight of the piece of wood should be adapted to the size of the dog. This simple device will effectually prevent him from committing depredations on the flock.