Local and General

Hastings Standard, Volume X, Issue 5345, 5 November 1906, Page 2

Local and General

A cable f com London announces the death of Mr George Herring, Chairman of the City of London Electric Lighting Company, and a well-known philanthrophist. The cause of death was appendicitis. The Chief Dairy Commissioner, Blr J. A. Kinsella, has resigned. His severance from the Department of Agriculture dates from Saturday last. Mr D. Cuddy, Assistant Dairy Commissioner, will probably succeed him. The Catholic Church was filled to overflowing last evening, when the Rev. Father Clune, who in conjunction with Rev. Father Lowham, is conducting the Mission, delivered an impLessive and inspiring sermon on " Faith." At the Police Court this morning, before Ml 0. Hughes, J.P., W. Craike was fined 5S for flrunnkenness, and William Rea was mulcted in a fine of CI for a similar ofience, in default seven days. Bobert Mackenzie, who was stated by the police to be a " bit soft," was dismissed on a charge of vagrancy on condition he proceeded to work.

A Press Association telegram states that Mr M. M. Kirkbride, M.H.R. for Manukau, died yesterday, aged 58 years, He left Wellington m bud health some time before the session was over, and was recently removed into a private hospital at Auckland lor treatment. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon. Mr lurkbride was an old colonist of the best type, and took a great interest m agricultural matters. He won the respect of people of all shades of political opinion.

There was a large attendance at the Bible Class held in the Methodist Young ilea's Institute yesterday. The subject of the Bible reading was " Practical Christianity as ponrtrayed in Romans, Chapter II." The Leader gave a stirring address on the chapter. This was followed by a well thought out address on the life and work of Nehemiah, given by Mr C. L. Carr. A feature of the meeting was the musical portion. The harmonium sent out from England to the Class by an old friend of the Leader \va? used for the lirst time, and was found very helpful in tie service of praise. One of the members assisted with his violin, and it is the intention of the Class to form an orchestra, several members being w'Tling to join.

The South African footballers beat Gloucestershire by 23 points to nil. The goodwill of a nice little farm containing 25.V acres, close to town, is advertised for sale by Mr F. Oassin. It is on the cards that Mr William Lane will contest tha vacant seat at the Council election. Mr C. Hall, M.H.R., who has been on a visit to Hastings, returned home by this morning's express. Acceptances for the handicap events at the Waipawa races, and also the Scurry and Maiden race, close this evening. Mr W. Castle, brother cf Mr H Castle, of Hastings, has purchased the Manaia Witness. The membership of the Manwatu A and P Society number 1460, which does not include 110 financial life members. A large of people spent yesterday at the Clive Grange beach. Several camping parties have already taken quarters at that favourite resort. Miss Hobbs left for Wellington this morning to make application for s position as nurse in the Wellington Hospital. Captain Edwin wired to - day : Strong winds to gale from between north and west and south-west; glasl fall; tides moderate ; moderate ; indications of rain. An unfortunate accident happaned to the two-year-old son of Mr G. Heaps on Saturday, when in the company of his mother. A dog without any warning sprang at the little fellow and lacerated one of his cheeks. The Hastings Borough Council advertise they intend to propose to raise a special loan of £4OOO for providing a supply of water and pumping machinery for lire extinguishing purposes in certain parts of the town. Rev. P. Ramsay and Mr J. J. Campbell left by the express this morning to represent the Hastings Presbyterian Church at the Conference to be opened in Dunedin tomorrow. The Premier and Minister for Lands, and perhaps another member of the Ministry, will be giving addresses during this month in various parts of the North Island on the Government land proposals. An Auckland telegram says—A fishing boat capsized in the Tamaki riverlast night. It was swept under the bridge, the mast catching in the archway and overturning her. An Italian fisherman named Trobrook was thrown into the water and drowned. The Napier Battalion Band have intimated, that owing to it having been decided to determine priority iu the procession at the Hospital Sunday Demonstration by ballot, they will not give their assistance. This is surely a very unpatriotic position to take. A Nelson telegram states: —The long dry spell, which was causing feai-s of shortage of water in the city and anxiety among farmers, was broken up to-day by heavy rain which was general in the district. The rain will save the situation hero, as in Canterbury, it is coming in the nick of time. Twenty members of the Hastings Lawn Tennis Club visited the courts on Saturday, and the three courts were engaged all the afternoon. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the ladies. Four lady members of the jlub will play a match against four of the Horetaunga School boys on Wednesday.

The Oamaru Mail has issued a Birthday Supplement, " 80 Years of Success." In the opening picture of the building and staff ia included the present proprietor of the Hastings Standard (the first apprentice in tho office), and Mr J. C. Watson (exPremier and Leader of the Labour Party in the Federal Parliament), who was the second apprentice in the office. Messrs George and Kersley, Ltd, The Economic, Wellington, announce, by inset through this issue, their great mid-season sale, commencing 7th November. The bargains are exceptional, as a perusal of the inset will show. All purchases of drapery over 20/- will be despatched post free, and. likewise, furniture of £5 ana over, Country customers may depend upon receiving every care and attention at the hands of "The Economic." We hardly deem it necessary to remind the Hastings public of Professor Czar's variety entertainment to be given in the Princess Theatre this evening. There will be a large number of athletic feats, interspersed with vocal and musical items by some of Hawke's Bay's best talent which includes Mr George Edwards, a young baritone from Auckland. Judging by the interest manifested in the entertainment, we predict a large attendance. Tho bjx plan for Mr [Sydney Iloben's concert on Friday evening is now open at Hall's Tho programme is on generous lines, and nearly (JO people will be concerned in it. Of Mr Iloben's playing, the New Zealand Ilerafd (Auckland) writes: —"Mr Hoben's recital at the Opera House was a brilliant success. He proved,. himself to be an artist possessing all the qualifications, both of ability and training, necessary for the satisfactory interpretation of music of a high order. Ho has remarkable delicacy of touch and facility oE execution. A feature was the exceedingly line tone. and artistic expression with which bis performance was endued."