LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 302, 21 April 1897, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Three smart runner boys are wanted at this office.

A football practice match will take place next Saturday on the Queen's Square. A general servant is advertised for ; also a smart housemaid.

An Englisli-made saddle is advertised as found.

On account of the postponement of the Druids' Ball the Ivy Quadrille Assembly will hold their usual weekly dance this evening.

Accompaying the Minister for Public "Works as private secretary isMrE. Horneman. who has for some time been connected with the Public Works Department in Wellington. Possessed of a courteous and obliging manner, he is very much respected, especially by Pressmen.

The Times learns that the Tutanekai had a vei-y rough trip to Auckland, and that a nuuiber of passengers were considerably knocked about. The Hon. the Premier was busily engaged at work all the way up, and the bad weather did not trouble him very much, but Mrs Seddon sustained • a number of severe bruises through the pitching of the vessel, from which she will not recover for a few weeks.

The express from Wellington comes through as far as Te Aute this evening where it will be met by Mr Beecroft's bus service. The train to Napier gets as far as Farndon to-night, so that the coaches will be dispensed with to-morrow. The traffic manager, Mr Faris, deserves the highest praise for the prompt decisive manner in which he dealt with a trying emergency, and deserves well of the department.

The Minister for Public Works spent a lively time in reaching Hastings. Leaving Wellington on Monday evening he did not reach Woodville until 8. a.m. the following morning, leaving again at 6 for Danevirke. From thence he came to Kaikora by train, and reached Hastings by coach at 2 p.m. After spending all the afternoon and evening making enquiries re assistance required, the Minister, accompanied by Mr A. L. D. Fraser, left this morning at 8 o'clock for Olive to personally inspect the principal scene of the disaster. It is understood that the Hon. Mr Hall-Jones will recommend material Government aid. Mr Fraser reports the distress in the Clive district as heartrending, and far greater than he was prepared to meet.

The funeral of the late Dr Faulknor took place yesterday afternoon, and was largely attended by the inhabitants cf Hastings and the surrounding district, amongst whom the deceased was held in the highest respect. The remains were taken from the house to the church and were received at the porch by the Rev. J. Hobbs, who preceded the coffin into the church, Mr H. H. Hunt rendering the Dead March in Saul on the organ. The Rev. J. Hobbs, in an impressive address alluded to the life of deceased as an example which might be followed by his fellowmen with profit. Dr. Faulknor never missed an opportunity of doing a good turn, and in his professional capacity he was not only a doctor but a friend. The choir sung the hymn "Lead Kindly Light." After the service the funeral, preceded by the member* of the tire brigade, ill uniform, the deceased having been hon. surgeon to that body, moved towards the cemetery, where the interment took place.

At St. Matthew's Church this afternoon was celebrated the marriagu, of -Mr \Y, Dunes n, of the staff of lllythe an J Co., and Miss Gertrude ltrown. eldest daughter of Mr C. Brown, of Central l>uildings. Hastings. The nuptial knot was tied by tin? Kev. J. Hobbs. The bride looked extremely well in her travelling costume of heliotrope with hat to match. Miss Amptt was bridesmaid wearing grey silk lustre. Mrs Arthur Hyde was also in attendance in a very neat costume of black, tastily shown off with shot silk. The bridegroom was attended by Mr R. Holdsworth as best man. After the ceremony the guests were entert;uned at the residence of the mother of the bride, w here good wishes were freely expressed for the future happiness of the young couple. Mr and Mrs Duncan leave on their honeymoon trip to Wellington by the Tasmania to-morrow. They carry with them the congratulations of a very large circle of friend*, both beinq deservedly popular.

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A house with acres of land attached is advertised for sale or lease. Mr Ormond has been re-elected Chairman of the Education Board. It is probable that the Waipukurau races will be run 011 the Kaikora course. The remains of J. Cunningham, one of the victims of the recent flood, were conveyed to their last resting place this afternoon. Three ferry boats are now plying over the Omahu river, and Mr Moreland is kept busily engaged convoying passengers too and fro. Constable Butler has been confined to his bed during the past two days suffering from the effects of a cold which he contracted during Friday night's flood. The old coaching and ferry days are brought back to mind during the last few days. The departure and arrival of dozens of coaches during the day and night make Hastings particularly lively. A laborer named Maurice Brown, of Cliristchurcli, was kuocked over by Rangefmder at the start of the Yaldhurst Welter yesterday and seriously injured on the head. He is still unconscious and 111 a critical condition. An act of ruffianly vandalism was perpetrated on Mr O'Reilly's billiard table today. "Whilst the marker was out some scoundrel came in and cut the cloth clean longwise and then across at right angles finishing his work by tearing the rent wider with his hands. It is to be hoped that the perpetrator of this work will be brought to justice. Dale's Restaurant for oyster suppers. * For fresh Auckland oysters, Island fruits, muffins, and confectionery of every description go to Wixsley's.* To the deaf and those troubled with noises in the head or other,aural troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the worldfamed Aural Specialist and Inventor of Artificial Ear Drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deafness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr Colin Campbell, 160 Adelaide road, Wellington, N.Z. Mr Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, also free. —Advt. 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. —Advt. I STOPPED THAT COUGH AN'D CURED A very bad cold by a single bottle of Dr Pascall's Cough Mixture. Signed, R. McDowall. 4s 6d and 2s 6d. Eccles, chemist, Napie and Hastings.—Advt Do you want ft good durable pair of Trousers ? "Well leave your measure at Dodds'. Only 12s 6d. Address, Heretaunga street. —Advt.

In view of the approaching winter cannot do better than purchase Dodds' Seasonable Suitings to order at £2 12s 6d. Address, Heretaunga street. —Advt.