LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 315, 6 May 1897, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The monthly meeting of the Borough Council takes place to night. On Tuesday last it was 76 years since Napoleon died at St Helena. Fifteen years ago to-day the dastardly muVder of Lord Frederick Cavendish, Chief Secretary of Ireland, and Mr Burke, Under - Secretary, was perpetrated in Phoenix Park. An impudent theft was perpetrated a day or two ago, a black topcoat being extracted from the passage of Mr Collins' house in Havelock road. The thief is apparently an expert, as the coat was taken in broad daylight while the family was dining. Sir William Robinson, whose death was recorded on Tuesday, will be remembered by musical people as the author of that beautiful song " Remember me no more," which is said to have been composed after an unfortunate difference with Lady Robinson. An inquest was held at the West Clive Hotel yesterday on the body of Mr J. T. Tennet. The evidence elicited nothing further than was published in the Standard yesterday, and a verdict was returned that deceased had been burned to death, but that there was no evidence to show how the accident occurred. Deceased's life was insured for J61500 in the Colonial Mutual, in the A.M.P., .£BOO in the Scottish Metropolitan, and £SOO in the New Zealand Accident offices. The funeral will take place this afternoon. At the Catholic Church this morning the wedding of Mr Humphrey Moynahan and Miss Mary Whelan was celebrated, the Rev Father Smyth tying the nuptial knot. The bride looked exceedingly well in a costume of navy blue trimmed with fawn silk and edged with navy blue gimp, with hat to match. Miss Conway was bridesmaid, and was becomingly attired in navy blue trimmed with the same colored satin and gimp, with hat to match. Mr James Whelan, the brother of the bride, acted as best man. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr Crimmins. A number of guests were afterwards entertained at breakfast at the residence of Mr and Mrs Crimmins, when Father Smyth made some very complimentary remarks. The happy couple leave for their home in Danevirke tomorrow. An assault of a most dastardly character was perpetrated on Mr M. Johnson, manager for Messrs Blythe and Co, last night. As Mr and Mrs Johnson were returning from the euchre party at St. Matthew's hall a suspicious looking party dogged their steps. Mr Johnson did not pretend to notice him for a time, but on the outskirts of the town he thought it advisable to confront the man whilst within reach of assistance. With this intention he turned and asked him why he followed, with the result that the miscreant hurled his clenched fist into Mr Johnson's face, inflicting severe bruises. Upon Mrs Johnson rushing for assistance the assailant fled. Mr Johnson has placed the matter in the hands of the police, and there is every reason to believe that the culprit will be foun^. 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 direct tion will be supplied with catalogues and estimates post free. —Adyt. Eccles' Quinine and Ison Tonic contains Quinine and Iron in a high state of purity, and is the most agreeable strengthening, and efficient agent yet discovered. 2s 6d per bottle. To be obtained from A. Eccles, chemist, Napier and Hastings, and at all leading country stores —Advt.

A black shawl, lost, is advertised for. Miss Roach advertises losing a book of manuscript music. Finder, please return to owner. Mrs Marshall has been appointed to act on the State School teaching staff in lieu of Miss Roach, who has been granted a month's leave of absence. A first-class bicycle is advertised for sale at a price that must lead to business. The machine is an English one and is in splendid order. A dispute having arisen over an alleged purchase of a totalisator ticket on Progress in the Final Hack Flying at Waipukarau yesterday, holders of tickets are requested to communicate with A.8., Standard office. As there were only 18 tickets on the winner these will no doubt be accounted for. The Acting-Premier is at present at Dunedin. Typhoid fever is rather prevalent in the Forty-Mile Bush at the present time. The headmaster of the Otaki school says that three-fifths of the children on the roll never made the full number of attendances at school during any one week. An old Mauriceville German was so astonished at the size of the mail steamer that he gave up the idea of a trip home, on the ground that the steamer was too big, and would touch the bottom all the way. A large number of calves have died in a mysterious manner recently in the Tikorangi and Waihi distrcdt, Taranaki, the result, it is thought, of an exclusive diet of skimmed milk. The epidemic has now, however, almost disappeared. An inquiry into the circumstances concerning the fire which destroyed David Douglas's house on April 27th was held at Palmerston yesterday, when a verdict was returned that the house was deliberately set on fire with a view to defraud the insurance company. At the inquiry held yesterday at Dunedin for alleged excessive punishment by one of the teachers in the Albany street school the teacher explained that he could ont recall the circumstances of giving a girl six strokes but he was prepared to accept the statement, apologise, and promise not to offend again. The parent of the child and committee accepted this and the teacher was censured by the chairman. The Post says that it has the best authority for stating that overtures were made by the Premierto a prominent official connected with a leading Australian bank doing business in this colony with the object of inducing him to take the position of general manager of the Bank of New Zealand. The gentleman approached, '' who is said to be in every way qualified for the office," has made certain representations which are now under consideration by the authorities of the Bank of New Zealand. In view of the approaching winter you cannot do better than purchase Dodds' Seasonable Suitings to order at £2 12s 6d. Address, Heretaunga street.—Advt. Patterson and Co. give best value of Teas, Pure Ceylon for Is 6d, worth 2s. A big reduction on all Teas for 51b or over Get our price list. —Patterson & Co., Napier.—Advt. I stopped that cough and 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 Eccles' Corn Paint quickly removes either hard or soft corns. Only a few applications necessary. In bottles Is 6d, from A. Eccles, chemist, Napier and Hastings.—Advt. Just received 100 pair Evening shoes from 2s 6d; also walking shoes from 5s 6d, worth 8s 6df slippers Is. See window for prices. Patterson & Co., Napier.—Advt. 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.