Local and General

Hastings Standard, Volume X, Issue 5415, 30 January 1907, Page 2

Local and General

A sharp earthquake shock of short duration was experienced at Wanganui at 10-8;3 this morning. Captain Edwin wired to-day:— Modemte to strong westerly winds ; glaas fall slowly ; tides moderate ; sea moderate. The annual Ram Fair will commence at the Show Grounds to-morrow, at 10-30 au:i will he continued at Stratford Lodge on Friday. The eclipse of the moon was clearly visible in Hastings bstwesn 11—30 oclock last night and one oclock thia morning, the cloudless sky being very favourable to those who rose from their slumber to view the unusual aud interesting sight. One of the vocal items at the Haka and Poi Company's Concert in the Princess Theatre to-night, will be " The Song of E ! Hine " the words of music of which were composed by Mr Rangiuia, a Gisborne Maori, at present in England. This special item will he rendered by Mr P. H. Tomoana, j and Mr R. Caulton will play the j accompaniment. A large number of j ticket? have been disposed of and a i large attendance is anticipated. The j *impauy have been very busy rehearsing and everything points to a most -■nccessful and enjoyable entertainment. The Hastings town Band announce a y;r.uid concert to be given in the Princess Theatre on Wednesday February 6th. The Band will be assisted by leading Hawke's Bay talent and a splendid programme has been arranged. The proceeds will he devoted to the Con'..-': Fund, and a; there is still ,i sie.aU ii'jiuunt to be raised to cover the expends of the Band at the Exhibit ion Cen test, we trust those who have the interest of the Band at heart, will rondc r their support to the concert. Fell particulars are advertised elsewhere. Haii u-iH So a invite inspection of k their beautiful good and cheap stock,*

The time for receiving ieodei'3 for the Paki Paki School has been extendedito February Bth. The Hastings Tow.i Hand acknowledge the receipt of Ml Is from Mr. James Reynolds per Mr. E Basil-Jones as a donation towards the Contest Fund, The sum of £BS 6s 7id has now been collected, leaving a balance of £4.9 13s 4id yst to be raised to defray the expenses incidental to taking part in the Exhibition Contest. At the Police Court this morning, before Messrs C. Hughes and G. F. Roach, William Charles Maddison, charged with riding a bicycle on the footpath in Havelock road, from the corner of Willow Park road to his residence, was fined 2s 6d, with costs 7s 6d. William Fynch pleaded not guilty to keeping an unregistered dog. The dog tax collector, Mr L. W. Fowler, said he called on defendant and asked him for the tax, but defendant said he intended to kill the dog and would not therefore pay the tax. The defendant stated that he had not seen the dog for a week before the collector called and did not know whether he'owned it or not. As soon as it returned he destroyed it. He told the collector he would not pay the tax when requested as he would wait till the dog returned. A fine of Is, with 7s costs, was imposed, and an order made for the payment of the registration fee, ss. At the conclusion cf the inquest * yesterday, the foreman, Mr S. H. Knight, told the inspector that as business men most of the jury had lost time and money in having to attend the inquest, which was adjourned oa four occasions. One juryman had to come 16 miles on three occasions to attend, and had thus lost hours to be at the Court for only a few minutes. The Inspector said the number of times a juryman sat was not taken into consideration when remuneration was being made, but the payment was based on the time occupied. Each member was therefore entitled to 8s for four hours work. As to one having to ride 16 miles, the Inspector wag pleased to be informed that that jury- | man had been building up his health by "camping at the seaside." The ; Inspector instanced the fact that he had sat with juiwrnen who were i engaged on inquests for days without ; receiving as much as one penny. The Exhibition Band Contest will certainly be one of the great draws at the International Exhibition next month, and Christchurch will bo deluged with musicians of various orders. It is also intimated that there will be gathered in Christchurch on the Bth of February, over 300 Salvation Army Bandsmen, gathered from all over the Colony to take part in the Annual Congress to be held from the Bth to the 14th of the month. One of these visiting bands is calling at a number of towns on their way South. This is the Auckland City Band which numbers 36 players, and they will favour Hastings with a call next Saturday and Sunday. This band holds the premier place in the Colony for Corps Bands, hence it will be a treat that does not often come our way to hear them on Saturday and Sunday. Particulars of the six concerts to be given are advertised elsewhere.