LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 352, 19 June 1897, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Volunteers are notified that a Church parade will take place to-morrow morning in honor of the Queen's Jubilee. There was a heavy snow fall in the Taupo district last week. Near Ruapebu Mountain it was in places six feet deep. The foundation-stone of the new Catholic church at Waipawa is to be laid to-morrow by Archbishop Redwood. F. Wilson and Co. announce a great dissolution sale, for cash only. If ever lirstclass boots were given away they are under the new price-list published elsewhere. The natives at Papawai have received from the Government, the loan of a Union Jack for the carnival which they intend to hold next week. There are to be sports, old Maori dances, &c. The carnival will last three days. The Secretary of the Telegraph Department notifies that the signal to be sent to New Zealand immediately on the singing of the Thanksgiving Hymn will be sent to all the principal offices and to any country place at which the residents express a desire to receive it. Mr H. J. Burton has turned out a very fine souvenir of Her Majesty's Jubilee, in the form of a photo showing the Queen at four different periods of her reign. The picture is a good one and is printed in the "plagentic" form, which is guaranteed as everlasting. As the price is only one shilling Mr Burton should have a -big demand from all over New Zealand. It is worthy of note, in connection with the Record Reign celebrations, that Mr William Gilbert Rees, who has for the past three years been Stock Inspector for the Wellington district, and for the past ten years engaged in a similar capacity in other parts of the colony, was in 1837 chosen to ride as one of the Queen's pages at Falmouth at the proclamation of Her Majesty's succession. Mr Rees is a first cousin of Mr W. G. Grace, the famous cricketer, and he married a sister of Gilbert, another well-known wielder of the willow. Mr Rees discovered Lake Wakatipu in the early days of Otago and was the first runholder in that district. The gentleman in question is now lying very ill in Wellington. He is father of Mrs Audley Merewether, of Hastings. Record Reign Souvenir Photo —by Burton—One shilling.* Eccles Cascara Livee 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. Eccles' Quinine and Iron Tonic contains Quinine and Iron in a high state of purity, and is the most agreeable strengthening, and efficient agent yet discovered. 2s fid per bottle. To be obtained from A. Eccles, chemist, Napier and Hastings, and at all leading country stores —Apvx,

A good general servant is advertised for.

The Oddfellows meet to-night. The express train was crowded with holiday makers going south this morning. Bkcord Reign Souvenir Photo —by Burton —One shilling.Reefton intends celebrating the Record Reign with a baby show.

The San Francisco mail arrived in Hastings last evening, and was sorted with promptitude. Mr J. F. Sturm advertises for sale Japanse privet, box thorn, roses, camellias and other shrubs. The Government is to be asked to reserve 2000 or 3000 acres of the Montoa Estate Swamp at Foxton for flax-milling purposes.

About twelve prisoners, it is said, will be made the object of the Royal clemency on Tuesday next. Cltemis and Sarah Flnnagban are expected to be included in the fortunate dozen.

A misunderstanding has arisen on the question of the Jubilee holidays, and according to reports the local shopkeepers will only observe the ordinary race halfholiday on Tuesday. An effort is being made in Cbristchurch to divert the money to be expended on the illumination of the Post Office there in commemoration of the Queen's Record Reign towards the relief of the necessitous in that city. The new bore which is being put down at the Taranaki petroleum works has reached the depth of 885 ft. An accident to the casing of the bore has temporarily stopped the work. It is proposed to procure a new plant from America, and try boring further inland. Preparations for the Diamond Jubilee Ball in the Princess Theatre go on apace, and to-day the theatre is in the hands of the decorators. The walls are hung with pictures, and huge mirrors are fixed on either side of the stage. The floor has been newly planed, and everything that is possible to do has been done to secure a big success. Owing to the difficulty of raising funds — some of the local bodies ignoring the committee's requests for help—the Blenheim Celebration Committee resolved early in the week : —" That unless the necessary funds are forthcoming 011 Thursday next the committee decline to accept any further responsibility, and restrict the entertainment to the expenditure of the small amount of money in hand on the amusement of the children in the evening."

Do you want a good durable pair of Trousers ? Well leave your measure at Dodds'. Only 12s 6d. Address, Heretaunga street.—Advt. 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. T. C., and those who anticipate requirements in this direct tion will be supplied with catalogues and estimates post free.—Advt.

He'd got a chill. How, is outside the question ; but he was as hoarse as a crow and could not clear his mucous passages. When he met Smith, Smith said to him " You're very hoarse to-day." He said, " Sam ; I'm hoarse to day, but you're an ass every day." Smith laughed, and pulling out eighteen pence, said : "Go to the grocer or chemist and get a bottle of Woods' Great Peppermint Cure; that will knock the cold out of you in no time."' Do likewise.—Advt.

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., N apier.—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.