LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 119, 12 September 1896, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

An interesting story appears oil our fourth page. We acknowledge with thanks a yearly pass from the secretary of the Napier Recreation Ground Company, Limited. As a result of a meeting of Hawke's Bay supporters of the Liberal cause in the Oddfellows' Hall last evening, it is understood that Mr C, A. Lovtghnan will i-eceive the support of that body at the coming general election. The advantages of having a supply of fresh vegetables daily have caused Mr H. Smith's shop in the Central Buildings to become a regular market, and the quality of the articles supplied has drawn a good connection throughout the town. With all the choicest fruits also on hand, and with fresh supplies of butter, &c., the public can rely on getting everything of the very best "quality. The shop being under the charge of Miss Smith, customers can rely upon every attention and civility. An advertisement appears elsewhere. A large and representative meeting of the Amalgamated Shearers and Laborers Union was held in the Oddfellows' Hall last evening for the purpose of receiving a report from Mr S. Hastie as to the financial position of the Hawke's Bay Branch. It is satisfactory to learn that this •branch is in a sound financial state, and has a large roll of members. A sympathetic feeling was expressed by the members present to the memory of the late Robert McClelland, whose death has left a void in their ranks. A subscription list will be sent to every shed in the district, and it is hoped that substantial sympathy will result to the widow. The following gentlemen were elected a Fund Committee :—Messrs T. Townsend, D. Cochran, A. Camack, D. McCarthy, J. Ebbett, J. Barry, J. Heeney, Jas. Barry, and J. Barclay. Subscriptions may be sent to the Standard office, and will be acknowledged through these columns. As the ease of Mrs McClelland is a most deserving one, it is hoped that every person in the district who can afibrd to do so will contribute something. In promoting the subscription list, the Amalgamated Shearers and Laborers Union are doing commendable work»

Messrs Thompson Bros, advertise a cottage to let in another column. Mr R. Pitt advertises to-day whitebait, smoked fish, and oranges. The usual fortnightly meeting of the 1.0.0. F. takes place this evening. The Government is having a valuation made of the Hatuma estate, Mr Purves Russell's, for settlement purposes. "Weather permitting, the Hastings Band will play on the Racecourse to-morrow afternoon, when a collection will be made on behalf of the widow of the late Mr R. M'Clelland. The Columbia Skating Rink will be open again to-night at the Princess Theatre. Kext week more attractions are promised in a three-legged race, a girls' race, and a boys' race. The season will shortly conclude, so lovers of the pastime will do well to take every advantage of the opportunities offered. A correspondent writes asking whether the Napier authorities will not object to the Hastings Amateurs staging "lolanthe" on the 11th October, which date happens to be a Sunday. Perhaps it would be as well to hold the entertainment two nights previously, but no doubt the date mentioned was picked on by mistake. Mr Jas. Sinclair, well-known in Hastings, being a resident in the district for 20 years, died at his residence at Park Road at noon to-day. He had been ailing for some time from asthma, and his death was not unexpected. He was at one time a platelayer on the railway line. Deceased was highly spoken of by all who knew him. He was a widower, and was attended in his last illness by his sister-in-law. It would perhaps be impossible for any establishment in a town of a similar size in the colony to give a brighter spring display than that to be witnessed at Blythe's evening. The sight attracted crowds of people, and it must have been very flattering to the management to hear the remarks made by those who were fortunate enough to obtain a glimpse. Being distinctly novel, it showed the new season's stock to perfection. In dressing the various departments in such a smart manner Mr M. Johnson, the popular manager, displayed ability not even seen in the metropolitan centres ; the millinery show-room was a standing record to the taste of Miss Leslie and her assistants ; and Mr W. Duncan deserves every credit for his dressing of the men's department. Altogether the sight was a most attractive one.

In the Hastings Presbyterian Church to-morrow, the morning subject will be | " The Great Renunciation," and in the evening Bickersteth's well-known hymn, " Peace, Perfect Peace."—Advt. j The Misses Adams are always up to date in their purchase and selection of dress goods to suit the changing seasons. Their well-stocked premises on the corner of Station street are well worth a visit, as the millinery and drapery submitted to the public for inspection are of the very latest fashions and designs to please the most fastidious. Ladies' blouses, skirts, hats, veilings, gloves, muslins, corsets, and underclothing of everv description : childien milh t ' "t p i i c ;i 1 UI I 1 I 1 r tlt 0 i il v n 1 sh . !i i n 1 i d <■. uf ft* the !idf-> i 1 H i-t n„ li t i " rtd\ 111 (p sof n T iti pi -,m_ m j ie 1 nil-. > i i prj pi j ( i 1 pi til > i git t 1 lip ( lII' it lUjIU modatiou was noticeaole last evening. The front part of the hall lifts been fitted with the latest and most comfortable seats, in which crowding is impossible, and in the rear the consideration of patrons has been duly considered. The lighting has also been improved, and the hall is now fitted with the latest incandescent lights. The vast improvements made will no doubt have the effect of encouraging the larger companies to include Hastings in their tours. Mr G-. Ellis is to be complimented on his enterprise. The saving affected in salaries alone by the amalgamation of the Bank of New Zealand with the Colonial Bank amounts to a few pounds short of .£20,000 a year. Papers to hand by the mail show that the granting of recognition to the Masonic Grand Lodge of New Zealand was due to the direct personal action of the Prince of Wales. The Southland News states that notwithstanding the fact that Prohibition is said to be in the ascendancy, a new brewery, with all the most modern appliances, is to open at Invercargill in the course of a week or two. A new brewery is also being erected at Masterton. Clergymen, who do know better, persist in stating that the Irish Scripture Lesson Book has been approved by the Eoinan Catholic clergy (says the Dunedin Star). The fact is well known that that church long ago repudiated the book, and the iteration of the statement so obviously incorrect does not redound to the credit of the rev gentlemen who make it. An action between Nelson Bros, and Shaw, Savill and Co., heard in London last month, shows the heavy losses recently made in the New Zealand meat trade. The two firms had entered into a sort of partnership ; the plaintiffs were to charge 2,1 d for first-class and 2|d for second-class mutton ; the defendants were to be paid |d per lb for freight; 10,000 sheep were to be shipped each month, and the arrangement was to be in force for five years, commencing with July 26, 1893. The agreement was brought to an end in May, 1895, by which time a loss of .£31,554 had been made. The plaintiffs sought to recover half the amount. The defendants pleaded that more than 10,000 sheep had been shipped per month. Mr Justice Matthews found for the plaintiffs' . Beautiful New Zealand! The land overflowing with the buttermilk and applesauce of prosperity—produces anything and everything, such as petticoat government, unemployed, and coughs and colds veritably; but that's not a drawback, they can be cured in every form by taking Woods' Great Pepperment Cure. —Advt. Wellington warehouse prices are in every instance charged by the D. I. C. when executing orders received by post. Those of our residents who want really nice fashionable goods need not hesitate about communicating wiih the D. I. C., Wellington. Complete furnishing is now a special feature of the D. I. C., and those who anticipate requirements in this direction will be supplied with catalogues and estimates post free.—Advt. Stop that Cough by taking Neil's Balm of Gilead, a positive cure for coughs, colds, chronic bronchitis, influenza, &c. In large bottles at 2s 6d, at Neil's Botanic Dispensary, Emerson street, Napier, and all leading storekeepers.—Advt. Neil's Compound Saksaparilla. A household medicine for purifying the blood and toning up the system. In large bottles at 2s 6d at Neil's Dispensary, Emerson street, Napipr, and all leading storekeepers.—Advt. Neil's Corn Cure removes either hard or soft Corns. A few applications only necessary. is per bottle at Neil's Dispensary,' Emerson street, Napier, and all leading storekeeper. —Advt,

That the rate of interest is falling is evidenced by the faci that a Wellington firm of solicitors is offering £20,000 at four and a half per cent, on freehold security. Her Majesty was graciously pleased to confer on New Zealand volunteer officers of 20 years' service a " decoration," consisting of a breast medal, value say 10s. A local applicant has been informed by the Defence Department that a sum of £1 must be forwarded with the application to cover the cost of the decoration ! —P. B. Herald. At Trunysotz, Kovno, Russia, a peasant belonging to that village, who occupied himself with procuring and abducting ignorant peasant girls for houses of illfame in Germany and Brazil, was recently caught by a peasant whose daughters were amongst the victims. Summoning the villagers to his assistance, the injured parent proceeded, with their help, to beat the offender to death. The peasants used pointed stakes, and were about an hour doing the killing. It's a fact, says a weli-known Christchurch divine the other day, to a friend, that Cough Mixture, called Woods' Groat Peppermint Cure, is the very best thing for throat Irritation and Cough I have ever taken ; I notice all the Grocers and Chemists keep it—a never failing remedy. Wholesale Agents, Drug Co.—Advt.