LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 191, 8 December 1896, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A lost lamp socket is advertised for. Newly erected offices in the centre of the town arc to let. Mr A. F. Dillon, butcher, announces that lie has left Havelock and commenced business in Hastings, next Annett's Buildings. J. P. Thompson, of Hastings and Napier, advertises the arrival of his Christmas stock of varieties suitable for the season. The weather just now is simply lovely, the heat of the sun being tempered by a nice cool breeze. .Mr J!. ('. lteid, of the Westport News, is dangerously ill. The paralysis has effected his organs of speech. A lecture will be given this evening by Hev. T. Walker, (late of the N.S.W. Parliament) in St Matthew's Hall. Messrs Hyde and Co. are to the front with their Christina.* goods, and they have their window full of fancy goods and novelties of all descriptions suitable for presents during the festive season. We remind young and old that to-night is tlie last oecassion on which they can enjoy themselves on the Steam Hiding Gallery at the corner of Heretaunga road, as it departs for Napier to-morrow morning.

The annual concert of the Hastings District School, in aid of the prize fund, will be held in the Princess Theatre 011 Thursday evening. It will be seen from the programme in another column that a rare treat is in store for all who may attend, and as this concert is looked upon as the concert of the year, and its object is such a meritorious one, we hope to see the theatre crowded. The monument to be erected on the grave of Karaitiana was ordered by him from Mr Tom Waterworth. junr.. of Napier and Ilastingsovera year ago. When shown a design by Mr Waterworth, Karaitiana was greatly impressed and pleased with its beauty, and immediately ordered the construction of such a stone to mark his family's resting-place. The monument was originally intended for the graves of the deceased's two children, who lie in Hastings cemetery. The monument will be about twelve feet high, principally of grey granite, surmounted by a massive bali of red granite. The ornamental work will be chaste and artistic, the general appearance mournfully appropriate, and the stone as a whole a 'litting tribute to the cherished memory of Karaitiana.

At the meeting of the Hastings School Committee last night, ;vt which were present —Captain Russell (chairman), Messrs iliuldison, Fritchley, Tony, M'Quillan. George. Morgan and Cook, the headmaster reported that Mr W. G. Martin, second master, had applied for leave of absence from school duties from March next to December, IKU7, to enable him to visit England, Leave granted. It was suggested liy the headmaster that two teachers should take up Mr Martin's work, Left to the chairman and Mr J. A. Smith. Cheque for the stationery fees received, £'6 17s. Several small matters were left to the vishing committee to settle. Votes of thanks were accorded to Captain Russell, Messrs Maddison and Co., Mr M'Corkindale (two silver medals), and Mr Moeller (one silver medal), for prizes in the school competition, and Mr H. H. Murdoch was also thanked for acting as judge of the competition. Messrs Fritchley and Tong were appointed visiting committee for the month.

A rather pleasant surprise was accorded our popular Mayor, Mr C. A. Fitzßoy, last evening after his return from the East Coast. About seven o'clock the members of tlie Fire Brigade boarded the steam engine and drove to Mr Fitzßoy's residence, closely followed by a drag in which were the members of the local Brass Band. On returning to town the Mavor and Captain Russell occupied seats on the engine and were driven through the main street as far as the Theatre. At this point a turn was made and on arrival opposite the Railway Hotel both gentlemen addressed the large crowd that had assembled. Captain Russell spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr Fitzßoy as Mayor of the Borough of Hastings, and briefly narrated the manly and up-hill fight that he had just accomplished against the Hon. J. Carroll. Although Mr Fitzßoy had been defeated on this occasion, continued Captain Russell, he had established a name for himself tliaf would endear him to the "Waiapu constituency. The speaker called for three cheers for Mr Fitzßoy, which were heartily responded to by the large assemblage. Mr Fitzßoy thanked the ratepayers of Hastings for the honor they had conferred on him by returning him at the head of the poll on the Mayoral election day. He briefly reviewed the contest for the Waiapu seat and said that he had to tight against tremendous odd. In the first place his opponent was a very popular man, and, in the second place, he was at the gress disadvantage of being a stranger in the district —not known to a dozen people when he arrived there. Both gentlemen were applauded during their remarks. Cheere were given for the speakers as the band struck up '■ For they are jolly good fellows," and the crowd dispersed. Boats are now being made in_ some quarters out of pumice stone. Tim is a strong material of great lightness, and a boat made thereof will support a considerable load, even when full of water.

A buggy, dog-cart, and spring cart-second-hand, are advertised for sale. At the inquest on Louis Cantle, held at Napier yesterday, the jury, without retireing, returned a verdict that the deceased committed suicide while suffering from temporary insanity, the result of excessive drinking. To-day at the English Church Mr Alf Heatley was married to Miss Hiraani Te Hei by the Rev. Mr Hobbs. The bride wns given away by Mr J. Blake and little Lylin and Bessie Blake were bridesmaids. Mr G. Fowler acted as best man and in any and hearty were the congratulations showered upon the young couple, who are extremely popular with all who know them.

At the Napier S.M. Court yesterday •John A'Peane, secretary of Mr R. P. P. McLean's late committee, was charged with signing his name as a witness to a signature purporting to be that of Eustace Fannin, for enrolment, without having seen such signature written. Sergeant O'Ponovan, registrar, prosecuted, and Mr Sainsbury appeared for defendant. _ After a long hearing and the examination of several witnesses, Mr Turnbull said that defendant had stated he saw some person sign the name, and as there was no rebutting evidence to prove to the contrary lie must dismiss the charge.

The proceedings at the sitting of the Napier Licensing Bench yesterday seems to have been of the liveliest character, Mesdames Hill and Begg, and Mr Carliell, on the one side, seeming to cavil at everything that was being done or had been done, and the other members of the committee being of a different opinion. At one stage of the proceedings Mr Carnell claimed the protection of the chair from remarks made by Mr Sutton, saying "he was not going to be insulted by any man in doing v. hat he considered his duty." Ultimately the business before the court, transfers, was granted in each case, and the following interchange of compliments took place : —Mrs Hill: I am very sorry at your remarks, Mr Sutton. I don't think them at all gentlemanly. Mr Sutton: I am sorry Mrs Hill's' remarks are so unladylike. Mr Carnell, to Mr Sutton : They are more fitted for a tap-room. The Bench then adjourned. You can buy coffins in Sydney on easy terms —2s 6d a week. It is understood that owing to the action of the returning officer in closing the list, of nominations a dny too soon, and the consequent exclusion of his candidature, Mr Coleman Phillips intends to petition for the upsetting of Mr Buchanan's election for Wairarapa.

A short tune ago a boat came ashore on Mr Dalrymple's beach at Lower liangitikci. It was from 20ft. to 30ft. long, and built of cedar, lined with kauri, and had the letters W.G.O. engraved on it. It seemed to have been a racing boat, but unfortunately, when it stranded in the hea\y surf, it broke in two, and smashed up.

At a Catholic conference at Hanley, Cardinal Yaughan, in the course of an address on Leo XIII. and the reunion of Christendom, denied that the Lope's Encyclical showed Papacy to be a despotic and arbitrary power alien to the instincts of free Englishmen, and said there must always exist limitations to Papal supreniaev.

At about 8 o'clock yesterday morning a lire broke out in a house at Waimata occupied by Mr \\ . Mander, the result being total destruction of the building and furniture. Mr Mander and his men, after an early breakfast, went out 011 to the run mustering and fencing, and when they returned at 10 a.m. the house was burnt to the ground. The building was insured for X'7o and the furniture for .-£oo in the South British office. The woolshed, which was covered by a risk of £2O, fortunately escaped. No cause can be assigned for the outbreak. —Poverty Bay Herald. The following members were unseated at the elections :—Major Harris, I)r Newman. Messrs W. Kellv, Button, Mitelielson. E. M. Smith, A.'l). Willis, C. Hall, S. Carnell, A. Saunders, W. Collins, G. W. Russell, J. McLaehlan, Buddo, Mills, Pinkerton, Earnshaw, MeNab, Green, and •T. Mackintosh. The new men are Messrs Herries, Holland, Bollard, Brown, Carson, OMeara, McLean, Hunter, Byrnes, Field, Lethbridge. Hutchison, Fisher, Rolleston, J. C. Wason. T. E. Taylor, E. G. Wright, Moore, Scobie Mackenzie, Fish, G. F. Richardson, T. W. Thomson, and Gilfedder.

A new outlet has been found for New Zealand mutton. It has come into consumption in quite a novel quarter, and in rather unexpected circumstances (writes the London correspondent of the Otago Daily Times). The annual cat show was held*at the Crystal Palace during the current week, and the owners of the 720 splendid pussies that were exhibited on this occasion are exceedingly particular as to the proper feed of their pets, whose value is estimated by their owners to range in some cases up to ,£IOOO, or even .£I2OO per cat. After much cogitation it was decided to administer to these pampered animals New Zealand mutton carefully minced. It appeared to be highly relished by the consumers, and one can only regret that they are not in a position to signify more explicitly their high appreciation of the excellent qualities of the New Zealand product. The latest invention in submarine vessels (says a Home paper) is that built by a native of Newfoundland, though he bears the un-English name of Van Witten. It is claimed that this craft has really solved the difficult problem of navigating under water, and in the trials that have hitherto been made the inventor has justified his assertions. The new boat is cigar-shaped, of considerable length, and has twin rudders and screws. It can be propelled at any depth of water, the motive power being electricity, which also lights the interior of the vessel. The crew consists of four men, who, in addition to working the vessel, would be equal to the management of the torpedoes with which the craft would be armed. The inventor proposes to bring the boat to Europe when the trials he is now engaged in are at_ an end, and will probably visit England first.

Eccles Cascara Liver Regulator is a safe and effective remedy for Stomach and Liver Complaints,, such as Indigestion, Headache, Constipation, Furred Tongue, &c. It never fails to relieve or cure. 2s 6d per bottle. From A. Eccles' chemist, Napier and Hastings, and all leading country storekeepers.—Ai>vt. 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 I). 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, &e. In large bottles at 2s 6d, at Neil's Botanic Dispensary, Emerson street, Napier, and all leading storekeepers,—Aovx,

Max O'Rell considers that Ireland and Hungary possess the most perfect types of female beauty.

Up to Sept. 20th " Onr Boys " held the palm for the longest run on record in London. This was 1362 performances, but on that night " Charley's Aunt " reached the phenomenal age of 1363 and defeated Byron's comedy. To counterbalance the British railway to Uganda, the German Government is about to introduce a Railway Bill into the Reichstag, providing for a line 1773 kilometres long from Pares Salaam and Bagamoyoto Tabora, Unianiembe, branching out there into two lines, one to Ujiji 011 Lake Tanganyiki, the other to Victoria Nyanza. In Germany and Holland girls are chosen in preference to young men in all occupations where they can be advantageously employed. At Munich many of the clerks and bookkeepers in the banks are girls. At the railway stations some who attend the windows for the sale of tickets are girls, and the cashiers in the cafes and restaurants are of the same sex.

Ecclks' Quinine and Ikon Tonic contains Quinine and Iron in a high state of purity, and is the most agreeable, strengthening, and efficient agent yet discovered. 2s Gd per bottle. To be obtained from A. Ecvles, chemist, Napier and Hastings, and at all leading country stores.—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 storekeepers. —Advt. It's a fact, says a well-known Christchurch divine the other day, to a friend, that Cough Mixture, called Woods' Great 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.