LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 120, 14 September 1896, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

One of the best sites for a business in Hastings is the shop at the comer of Heretaunga road and Station street, which is advertised to-let by Mr J. T. Blake. The report of the Council Banking Committee will be presented to-morrow. Our " Special " in Wellington gives elsewhere a forecast of the important document. That the Hastings people are really generous in the case of deserving sympathy is evinced by the collection made on behalf of the widow of the late Robert M'Clelland at the Band concert yesterday afternoon, when the handsome sum of £8 15s was taken up. With the great hold cricket has in all communities it is pleasing to notice that Hastings is making an early start witli the sport, a meeting of the County Cricket Club being called for Saturday next. Cricket is acknowledged to be one of the most healthy games in existence, and its popularity is yearly increasing. The local club should have no difficulty in obtaining a large membership this season, especially as the management is always faultless. From a return of the expenses of the several candidates at the Christchurch bye-election, presented to Parliament, we leari\ that it cost Mr C. L. Lewis (the successful candidate) .£159, including £54 for advertising a,nd printing. Mr T. E. Taylor s expenses totalled £lO4, of which the printers received £36. 3\fr E. sti. Taylor expended £73, printers' ink costing him but £l9. The National Association stood to Mr Lewis to the tune of .£lO9 7s. Yesterday, five Hastings young ladies succeeded in reaching the highest point of the Havelock hills in comparatively quick time. The party left Hastings at ten o'clock in the morning and were back in town again about 5 p.m. after lunching and spending a couple of hours on the heights. They describe the scenery obtained from the pinnacle as beautiful. If more of our young ladies performed exercise of a similar nature it would be the means of their wearing a healthier appearance. The majority of young girls now-a-days are " done " if they walk a few hundred yards without a rest and a cup of tea. One of the first tradesmen in Hastings was Mr W. C. Maddison, who has seen the place grow from its infancy. In its ups and downs Mr Maddison has participated, and now that the town is fairly on its way to prosperity he can look back with pleasure on its progress. After the big fire Messrs Maddison and Co. erected premises in keeping with the increasing population, and their shops to-day are an ornament to the place. In the grocery department the firm have, by keeping only the best of household requirements, always done a good business. In the drapery line their stock is unsurpassed anywhere, anil they now announce the arrival of 31 cases of new goods. These have been specially selected, and purchasers throughout Hawke's Bay may depend upon getting full value for their money. With the great spring carnival coining on, when the purse-strings are generally loosened, patrons may find it to their advantage to visit the big shops next the Bank of New Zealand. Messrs Maddison and Co. have identified themselves with the progress of Hastings, and fully deserve the support they receive.

Two general servants are advertised for. There was again a big attendance at the Columbia Skating Rink on Saturday evening. A three-legged race caused great amusement, and was won by N. Noble and D. Delaney. The Hastings Brass Band discoursed an excellent programme of music on the Racecourse yesterday afternoon, performing faultlessly under the leadership of Mr L. Fowler, In proving that they are able performers it seems strange that the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club, which is supposed to be a local institution, should overlook the fact that there is a competent band in Hastings, and should go to Napier for its music. This is not tlie only fault to be found with the H.B.J.C. management, but it is one that shows, to say the least of it, a slight on the community that gives it its principal support. A challenge to a public debate on " Prohibition " from Dr. Hosking has been accepted by Mr F. Sutton, of Napier, and should take place in about a week's time. The Princess Theatre, Hastings, is the suggested scene of the encounter which, if the parties arrive at an agreement, will occupy two nights, each speaker being limited to half an hour each night, the proceeds to be devoted to charitable objects. Dr. Hosking's reputation as a debater and as uncompromising upholder of the total abstinence theory is so wellknown throughout the colony that reference to his abilities is needless, and judging from report the doctor has met a foeman worthy of his steel in Mr Sutton. It is a case of Greek meeting Greek, and the inevitable fierce tug-of-war must eventuate. 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 with 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 Sarsapaeilla. 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 storeke epers.—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 storekeepers. —Advt.