LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 403, 19 August 1897, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr R. D. D. M'Lean is having a suspension bridge erected across the Maraekakaho Creek, between the station and the accommodation-house. This will he found of great convenience to numbers in the district. On Saturday last a station hand at Matapiro was washed off his horse, but being a good swimmer he managed to reach the bank with nothing worse than a ducking. The crossings right along the Ngaruroro have been extremely dangerous during the past week. Further particulars of the supposed drowning case at Marackakaho to hand show that on Tuesday afternoon Mr McLelland and his son, of Havelock, were crossing the Ngaruroro from Oirigon their way to "Whanawhana when the horses both were riding got into trouble. The young man was washed out of the saddle but succeeded in scrambling ashore on the Matapiro side of the river. The horse swam the stream and was found by a station hand named Jaeobson, who reported it to Mr Nugent. Search parties were at work at once, but darkness coming on they were unable to find any trace of the missing man. At daylight yesterday further search was made, until about 8 o'clock, when it was reported that young McLelland was safe. At the S.M. Court this morning, before Messrs C. A. Fitzßoy and John Arnott, J.P's., -John Anderson, charged with leaving his horse and cart unchained in Queen-street pleaded guilty and was fined os and costs 7s. John O'Connell, of Clive, was charged with using offensive language and misbehaving himself in a second-class carriage whilst journeying between Napier and Hastings on July 31st. Accused, who was represented by Mr A. P. Sheath, pleaded guilty. Charles Knock gave evidence to the effect that a quarrel arose between the accused and a man named Stewart over some trifie, and accused struck Stewart without provocation. Witness then took Stewart's part and remonstrated with O'Connell, who abused him. Cross - examined by Mr Sheath the same witness said that Stewart was sober, and as far as he could see ac-. cused was sober also. John Home deposed seeing defendant strike Stewart, who was sober. O Connell commenced singing and Stewart told him he was not able to sing, when O'Connell struck Stewart a heavy blow, making him vomit. Cross-examined by Mr Sheath —Stewart was not drunk to his knowledge. The police made a statement to the effect that the witness told quite a different story to Constable Butler, saying Stewart was the worse for drink and that accused only struck with his open hand without doing much hurt. Mr Hneath submitted the witness's evidence was unreliable ami the bench dismissed him. Constable Smith read a communication from the Constable in,charge of Clive giving accused a good character. The Bench fined O'Connell 10s, costj lis 4d, and witness's expenses ss, with an alternative of 24 hours imprisonment. Defiance Packing Co.'s Coffee is tbe purest and best. Ask your grocer for it. —Advt.

A man named Patrick Clarken was brought up before Mr C. A. Fitzßoy, this morning charged with drunkenness. He was dismissed with a caution. Ensign Buckingham, of the Salvation Army, succeeded in arresting the young woman Looney, who was in possession, of Feilding for some time on Monday. A food fair, originated and carried out by public-spirited Wanganui women to liquidate a debt owing by the local museum, resulted in a profit of over £IOO. The Minister of Justice will accompany the Governor to Auckland next week. They leave on Tuesday by the train for New Plymouth and stay till Monday, returning to Wellington by the following Wednesday. In order to afford an opportunity of judging as to the eating qualities of River Plate mutton, the Christchurch Meat Company has provided the various clubs and hotels in that city with legs and K-iddtes of the sheep which were received last week for comparison with the colonial urticle.

The (. mderella Assembly in the Princess Theatre last evening was one of the most sociable affairs ever held in Hastings. The music was supplied by Mr Clark of Napier, and an extra was played by Miss Roach (piano) and Messrs Wright and Roach (violins). Mr W. Duncan has made an excellent secretary and much of the success of the series is due to him and his energetic committee. An eleven-year -old son of Mr Sam Tong successfully underwent an operation yesterday afternoon for the removal of his left eye. Dr. Nairn operated. For some time back the child had been complaining of a growth in the eye and though he cannot attribute it to any particular cause he thinks it must have originated from a blow he got at school some two or three months ago. The boy suffered much pain yesterday but to-day is about and as well as can be expected. Stone's Wellington, Hawke's Bay and Taranaki Directory for 1897-98 is to hand. The enterprising publishers are to be congratulated on the completeness of their work, which, as far as Hawke's Bay is concerned, is consummate in every detail. The annual is rapidly growing in popularity and this year a record circulation is assured. The directory should be in every office and house in the disti'ict.

Last evening Mr W. R. Blythe entertained his employees and their friends at a ball in Napier. The attendance was very good, and all enjoyed themselves fully. These little reunions testify to the perfect understanding and goodwili which exists between the head of the firm and the ladies and gentlemen in his employment, and it is a pity they are not more general amongst the large firms.

A Press wire states that there was a very large attendance of the public at the conversazione at which his Excellency and Lady Ranfurly were entertained at the Parliament buildings Wellington, last evening. Upwards of 2000 tickets were sold, and the building was uncomfortably packed. Lord and Lady Ranfurly received a most hearty .velcome. Locomotion in the corridors and lobbies was very difficult.

The young man Roderick McKenzie, who has been arrested for robbing the Stratford Post Office, has already a somewhat extensive criminal career. When he was but ten years old he was arrested at Waipawa on a charge of attempting to wreck a train. He was committed to the Burnham Industrial School, and being licensed out made his escape. Since then he has committed several serious offences, and has spent a considerable portion of his time in gaol. The Melbourne Argus says the false and interested advocates of Protection and Monopoly promised to make Victoria " a fine country for the working man," and they have made it a country where the working man can with difficulty earn 10s per week. A Northcote bootmaker tells a pitiful tale. A married man with four children, he had, for the space of three weeks wearily tramped about to every factory in the trade, and the best offer he could get was that of a " job of channelclosing at 10s per week." Ten shillings as a reward for a week's hard work, and in compensation for giving to the monopolists 25 years of protection. Yesterday in St. Matthew's Hall the Bev. Mr Hobbs" presided at a meeting of the general committee formed for the purpose of organising the forthcoming floral fete. Mr Sydney Pattison, who was appointed general secretary, was requested to write to the H.B. Jockey Club asking for the use of their grounds for the 9th November, on which date it was decided to hold the fete. He was also instructed to write to the secretary of the Town Band with a view to obtaining their services for the occasion. Messrs A. L. D. Fraser, Arthur Hyde and A. A. George were suggested as a committee for organising sports, and it was decided to communicate with those gentlemen asking for their co-operation. The admission fees were fixed at—adults Is, children 6d, children under 10 3d. The following ladies and gentlemen form the committees and sub committees : General committee:: Rev. Mr Hobbs (chairman), Messrs Brathwaite, G. Ellis, Fitzßoy, Quartley, and S. Pattison (hon. secretary), Mesdames FitzRoy, Hobbs, Lanauze, Luckie, Roach, J. N. Williams, and the Misses Luckie and Russell; floral competition sub-committee: Mesdames Fitzßoy (convenor), Toswill, Philson, Galwey, and the Misses Beamish and Russell; horticultural committee : Miss Luckie (convenor), Mesdames Merewether, Tyerman and Miss Roach ; sale of work (including needlework competition) sub-committee: Mesdames Lanauze (convenor), Beilby, Hobbs, Tipping and Miss X. Maddison; - refreshmentsub-committee: Miss Pattison (convenor), Mesdames J. X. Williams, Luckie, ,J. A. Smith, the Misses Hastings, Maddison, Annie Well wood and Seale (2); sweetmeat stall: Mrs Tipping, (convenor), the Misses Hodge and Drummona; concert committee : Mesdames Merewether (convenor), Price, Misses Percy and N. Caulton. The arrangements seem to be approached by those in responsibility in a thoroughly business-like ni&nner, which must ensure success in any case, but more especially when it has for its object the raising of money to be devoted towards the expenses incurred in removing St. Matthew's Ilall from its present site on to the English Chinch property adjoining the vicarage Dr Pascall's Pills cure Indigestion, Heartburn, Costiveness, Headache, Furred Tongue, Wind, and all symptoms arising from a disordered state of the liver, or ki*me\s. Ihcy cleanse the bowels, and act like a charm in removing all impurities from the blood, toning and refreshing the whole system. Is 6d and 2s 6d per bos;. Agent—A. Eccles. —Adyt, Do you want a good durable pair of Trousers ? Well leave your measure at Dodis'. Only 12s 6d. Address, Heretaunga street.—Adyt. 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.—

A Wairarapa paper s.tys the cause of the sudden death of a Featherston man last week was stoppage of the heart occasioned by a sudden cessation of drinking. With regard to women surgeons, one fact is of interest. At the New Hospital for Women, in Euston Road, London, where all the doctors are women, there have been only two deaths out of ninety major operations. At Melbourne, George Cranny, a registry office keeper, has been sentenced to th'ree months' imprisonment 011 a charge of swindling several persons by pretending to get them situations. A women named Harvey, at Bedminister, Bristol, celebrated the Queen s Jubilee by giving birth, on June 22nd, to twins —boys. It is a most remarkable circumstance that on last Jubilee day, June 22nd, 1887, Mrs Harvey, also birth to twins —girls. The husband is a laborer. The late Mr Barnato's life was insured for the sum of £IOO,OOO. The Star states authoritavely that the rumors of financial difficulties are pure moonshine, and that the probate will prove that Mr Barnato s wealth was colossal. This not in scrip, but in cash and tangible, and valuable securities. According to the deed of partnership with Mr Wolff Joel, and others, the various interests involved will remain undisturbed by his death. Speaking at Invercargill after the Awarua election, the Hon. J. G. Ward said:—He had received a telegram from the whole of his colleagues, through the Hon. John M'Kenzie, expressing their greatest satisfaction, and conveying their kind wishes to the people of Awarua. There had also come to hand a most emphatic telegram from the Hon Mr M'Kenzie con gratulating him on his return, stating that the electors of Awarua had gained him a splendid victory, and giving his assurance that he would stand by him so long as he remainded in political life. Lord Brassey, Governor of Victoria, in the course of evidence given by him in Melbourne before the Commission on Old Age Pensions, said :—" The problem of poverty and its relief seems inseparable from all human conditions. We hear something of it in Homer's 'Odyssey,' and during a recent trip to New Zealand, the second great wonder of the rising city of Invercargill to which I was taken by its Mayor was the Home for the Aged Poor, which was not distinguishable from a workhouse at Home; and this was in New Zealand, where fertile land can be had in free grants, where food is cheap, where wages are at the highest standard, and where the Government has shown no hesitation in trying bold experiments to secure the greatest happiness to the greatest number. It would seem necessary therefore, even in new countries, to face the questions which confronts us in the countries of the old world." Mr Hancock, M.L.A.. subsequently put this question: " With regard to the remarks about the institution in Invercargill, does your Ex- # cellency think that that was the result of . the pronounced legislation in New Zealand or do you think legislation is likely to be a preventive?" Lord Brassey replied: "I did not think of the matter with reference to any legislation in New Zealand. The words that passed through my mind when I saw the building were, ' The poor you shall always have with you.'

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, Napier and Hastings.—Advt

Just received 100 pair Evening shoes, from 2s 6d; also walking shoes from 5s 6d, worth 8s 6d; slippers Is. See window for prices.—Patterson & Co., N apier.—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. 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. To the deaf and those troubled fwith 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 sauie author, may be had from Mr Campbell, also free.—Advt. Our stock of boots, shoes, and slippers is very large; we are giving ihe best value in Napier. See our window for price.—Patterson & Co., Napier—Advt.