LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 131, 26 September 1896, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

An lolantlie inset appears with our today. Should the weather clear up the Band will play to-night at Caulton's corner. It is understood that a very substantial sum will be handed over to Mrs M'Clelland as the result of Thursday's social. • The water-cart was out early this morning, but Nature started in opposition shortly afterwards and a drenching rain came on rather unexpectedly. Mr F. Smale, draper, of Emerson staeet, Napier, announces the arrival of hie new season's goods, which for stjle, assortment and value cannot be surpassed. Messrs Hannah and Co. always make a big splash in Hastings about race week, especially if the weather is moist. This year they celebrate the occasion with a list that only requires looking over to magnetise the community.

The Salvation Army are in for a big time next week, and special meetings commence to-morrow, when they will be led by Edwards, assisted by Captain and Airs Dixon and Lieut Burton. On Monday night a big supper and musical evening is announced. The Hastings Amateurs will probably have the patronage of His Excellency the Governor and party at lolanthe at the Napier performance on October 9th. It is safe to say that the party will not be disappointed, as a really excellent interpretation is promised. A letter from Mr David "White, re a proposed railway to Wairoa, Gisborne, and Opotiki, which appeared in our columns a few days ago, has given rise to much favorable comment, and Mr White has been asked to state his views publicly. This he will no doubt do when an opportunity offers. It is certain that his scheme is a feasible one, and that it will open up very large tracts of valuable lands will be readily admitted. It is proposed to make the terminus of the line, which will be 260 miles in length, at Hastings, and if the public would only wake up to the fact that the scheme may be of untold value to the whole district they would endeavor to bring Mr White's views more prominantly forward. Coining from a gentleman who has had considerable experience in railway construction in Jndu l snd elsewhere the idea is worthy of the support oi every resident of Hastings. It is understood that the scheme meets with the approval of high officials, and if it can be financed on terms such as Mr White contends, then no doubt Government will do their duty and give the necessary guarantee! The line would open wpsome of the most valuable timber J»n4 pf Hawke s Bay, coal could be profitably worked with its aid, and there are also goad prospects of mineral wealth. Mr White, who may be found at Jones and Sons', implement makers, will be glad to give information to any person interested. The matter is of sufficient importance for a public meeting. Stop that Cough by taking Neil's Balm of Gilead, a positiva emre for coughs, colds, chronic bronchitis, influenza, 4c. In large bottles at 2s 6d, at Neil'a Botanic Dispell, aary, Emerson street, Napier, and all fading *Qrdwepew.-APTT.

1.0.0. F. meeting to-night. £2 reward is offered for a lost dog. Train arrangements for carnival week are advertised elsewhere.

A fresh discovery of coal has been made near Picton. *1

Mr T. B. Bax, the champion club swinger, has left Wellington to take up an appointment at the Wairoa hospital. In the Hastings Presbyterian Church to-morrow evening Rev Mr Morrison will take as his subject, " The approaching end of this Era.—Advt. The Governor and the Chief Justice of New South Wales are of opinion that bicyclists should know something of the principles of first aid to the wounded.

During the hearing of the Court case at Pahiatua on Saturday Constable Bowden, when giving evidence, was referring to his note book. Mr Jellicoe annexed the book and was reluctant to return it. The constable appealed to the Bench to have his book returned. The bench seemed lost or was mesmerised by the Wellington barrister. The constable demanded that the book be returned. Mr Jellicoe asked him what the private notes were that were written in the book. The constable replied that one of the notes was to the effect that Mr Jellicoe owed him 30s. Result—Storm of applause from the body of the Court, collapse of Mr Jellicoe, and return of the book.

Three cyclists were careering madly down a street in Reefton, when one of the machines ran over a child, which received an ugly scalp wound and was picked up unconscious. By latest account the boy was in a dangerous condition. The cyclists subsequently appeared in Court, and were severally fined £1 and costs for furious riding. The Northern Assurance Company's annual report for 1896 has reached us. The features of special interest to its New Zealand customers relate to the fire branch of the office, which alone trades in this colony. The company has matured its sixtieth year, and its fire reserve fund has in this year turned the million corner, while its total assets in all departments aggregate £4,848,925. These satisfactory results prove again the capacity of the Scotch national character to inspire confidence in their commercial undertakings, and that the confidence is justified by the steadfastness with which adherence to principles holds in check the national boldness of adventure. This company deserves special notice in the promptitude with which it settles losses ; threby saving its patrons considerable annoyance and unnecessary worry. Mr D. M'Leod is the Hastings agent of the company, who will give full information to intending insurers.

The Juvenile Temple of the 1.0.Gr.T----has been duly inaugurated, and the following officers have been installed: — Charles Holes, C.T.; Elizabeth Leatliam, V.T.; Elizabeth Henskie, chaplain; Alice Gibbs, treasurer ; Lena Henskie, financial secretary ; Bertha Henskie, deputy marshal! ; Alfred Kingswell, guard ; Arthur Beal, sentinel; Percy Beal, P.C.T.; Mable Smith, assistant secretary; T. M'Aneng, secretary. The installation ceremony was conducted by the Superintendent, assisted by Bros. C. Parkes, F. Collins, W. Coles, and W. Bishop, of the Star of Hope Lodge. There were 19 nineteen for initiation. The ceremony was very much enjoyed by the children, and it was quite a pleasure to see them occupying their different offices, clothed in officers' regalia. It is expected that the temple will be one of the largest in the North Island, as many more have promised to join. In a month's time the Spit Drum and Fife Band will pay us a visit, and give some dialogues, songs, &c. To help the temple along here it has be.en decided to allow parents of the children to join, and their presence will greatly assist the movement. Neil's Compound Sarsapakilla. 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. Neil's Corn Cuke 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.