LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 201, 19 December 1896, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Readers are reminded that to-night will be the last night of the Exhibition. The Oddfellows meet this evening at the Oddfellows' Hall. On our fourth page to-day will be found miscellaneous extracts find an article entitled " The Richest Miser in America." A few drops of rain fell to-day in town about 3 o'clock. There was a good fall on the ranges, but not sufficient for the present parched-up state of the country. No less than 13 race meetings will be held next Saturday in New Zealand. On New Year's Day exactly the same number of meetings will take place. Mr McCorkindale's sale is still proceeding, and from the number of people who frequent his shop it is evident that genuine bargains are being obtained. He offers his entire stock of watches, clocks, and jewellery at wholesale prices. Master J. 15. McLeod, eldest son of Mr D. McLeod, J.P., of this town, has just finished his school career and has been awarded the Dux medal in the Napier High School. We congratulate the young gentleman and wish him every succtss ill whatever line of life he adopts. Messrs Tycrman and Co. announce their celebrated disinfectant, carbolated cre.isote. In this warm weather congested drainage or stagnant pools are the source of diphtheria'and malarious fevers of all descriptions, which can be easily avoided by the judicious use of this powerful disinfectant. The lightning jeweller, Mr Stoeckle, seems to be doing an immense trade in manufacturing his name-pins and brooches if one is to judge by the crowds surrounding his premises and pouring in and out his shop. Those desirous of making acceptable yet inexpensive Ninas presents should interview Mr Stoeckle at once as he leaves on Monday next. A splendid picture of the Hastings riile team—winners of the Coleman Challenge Shield—is illustrated in this week's Press. The photo, which is a lirst-class one. was taken by Mr Burton, of Hastings. The local men won bv the handsome majority of 40 points from the combined force of the breakwater village. Cut the apron strings, Hastings, and you can beat the grab city in any honest contest ! The town is crowded with Maoris to-d.-iy on the occasion of the ('lection of a Native representative in Parliament for the Fast Coast. There are forty pollingbooths in the electorate, Gisborne being the principal where the result will be declared in about a week hence. Tiu-re are five candidates for this division, viz., \\ i Pere. Tare Meie. Maika Taruke, Tamati Tar.'nhi. Eriata Nopera, and the polling seems to be very brisk, the number of votes polled at 1 o'clock being 140, which is considered good for a Maori election. The poll closes at 6 o'clock. Mr Roger Winsley notifies having just opened a varied assortment of English and colonial confectionery, which with a large consignment of Island fruits, raspberries, and strawberries, lie is prepared to supply the public at reasonable prices. Mr Winslev served his time at Messrs Watley and Sons. 20 and 21, Cheap-street. Bath, England, where the original bath buns were manufactured. Consequently he is enabled to supply the public of Hastings with bath buns made from the original recipe, together with mince pies, pastry, Christmas cakes, and every delicacy incidental to the Christmas season, for'which he is open to receive and execute orders with prompitude. R. Hannah and Co.announce the opening up of a quantity of boots, shoes, and slippers. Cablegrams received in Auckland last week state that there is a decided improvement in London with respect to New Zealand mining stocks. After the Ist January a new Harbor Board by-law will come into force in W elhngton providing that "no master shall allow a steam or other siren or buzzer to be sounded within the limits of the harbor." The chairman of the Harbor Board has been authorised to grant three month's extension of time for the removal of the barque Coromandcl, if all the sureties make a request to that effect. Pollard's Opera Company open a season in the Opera House, Wellington, on Boxing night. The Company will either be at Hastings or Grcymouth on March 17tli. Most likely at the latter place. W T . Percy, of Pollards, is thinking about writing a book re bicycling. " A comedian on wheels " will probably be the title. Don't forget to devote a couple of pages to the case " riding without lights in Hastings " Percy, old boy ! At Feilding, yesterday, Wm. Ryan, bookmaker, was fined ,£lO and costs for trespass on the Feiding racecourse. Notice of appeal was given. In a similar case against B. Champion decision was reserved until January 7th. An information has been laid against Stephen Bosher now in gaol for the murder of the .Jones.'s at Petone. Owing to the weak health of his second wife, whom he bigamously married, and who will be the principal witness against him, the case cannot come on till the 10th January. Gas buoys have been found to answer admirably well iu Canadian waters : and in answer to the Minister for Marine, the masters of the Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Company, who were asked to observe the workings of the gas buoys on Lake Erie, have reported that thev are visible when the steamers are from 27 to 29 minutes off on clear nights, which is equal to seven miles. Mr Campbell Rae Brown, author of the well-known piece, " Kissing Cup s Race." has produced a volume of recitations, called " The Race with Death." _ A good many of the poems it contains, including •• The Prince's Derby, ' are redolent of the turf ; all are spirited and picturesque, and would prove effective with almost any audience. 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.

Mr R. Mc Naughton, of the City Boot Palace, Napier, draws attention to his large and well-assorted stock of boots, etc. Over 286 tons of butter were sent from the New Plymouth breakwater for the four weeks ending sth December. Nine big casks of beer were emptied into Nelson Harbor the other day, in the presence (says the Mail) of an admiring but seemingly regretful crowd. Henry Burton, wanted for wife desertion at Wellington, was captured by Detective Chrystall at Napier after an exciting chase through the principal streets of the town. Prisoner will be forwarded by the Anglian to Wellington in charge of that officer. The Defence Department has issued amended regulations under which commissions in the British Army may be obtained by officers of local colonial military forces and by students from the colonial universities. Mr H. Alley has sold his fram of 3500 acres at Hikutaia, neas the Thames, for .£52,500. The new owner (Mr Craig) has disposed of 1500 acres of the property, which is auriferous, to the Anglo-Conti-nental Syndicate for a large sum. The Otago School of Mines had 38 students in attendance durinO the session just closed, 13 of whom were new entrants. Eight students finished their studies during the session. For next session already 32 new students have enrolled themselves and it is quite possible that Professor Uerich may begin nextyear withclose,on6o students. A sailor named George Hill fell down a distance of 20ft into the hold of the Manapouri on Thursday night last while unloading the mails. He was attended to by Dr Mackin, and afterwards taken to the Hospital by Constable Murphy. His spine was rather seriously injured and several of his ribs were broken ; but the case is not considered dangerous. Prayers for rain were offered in some of the Nelson churches last Sunday. It was suggested in the papers that an old 56pounder cannon, which lias laid m the Government grounds for years, should be taken to the top of the zig-zag and tired oft on the first indication of rain. A telegram received to-day shows that the much-needed downpour set in last night. —Post. Mr .T. Grace. Government Land Purchase Officer, is at present in the Danevirke district (says the Advocate), and lias secured 50,000 out of the 56,000 acres in the Ngapaeraru Block, the southern boundary of which conies within a short distance of the Danevirke-Weber road. Some of the Natives will receive large sums for their shares in the block, and Wi Matua, a Porangahau Native, has JE2OOO to come to him. Dii I'ascall's Pills cure Indigestion, Heartburn, C'ostiveness, Headache, Furred Tongue, Wind, and all symptoms arising from a disordered . state of the liver, stomach, or kidneys. They cleanse the bowels, and act like a charm in removing all impurities from the blood, toning and refreshing the r.'hole system. Is 6d and 2s (id per box. Agent—A. Eccles, Napier and Hastings.—Advt. Ecclks' Quinine and Ikon Toxic contains Quinine and Iron in a high state of purity, and is the most agreeable, strengthening, and efficient agent yet discovered. 2s (xl per bottle. To be obtained from A. Ecclks, chemist, Napier and Hastings, and at all leading country stores. —Advt. Eccles Cascaea 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 6<l per bottle. From A. Eccles' chemist, Napier and Hastings, and all leading country 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.