Local and General

Hastings Standard, Volume XII, Issue 5847, 11 May 1908, Page 2

Local and General

A meeting of the Hastings Rifle Volunteers' Gymnastic Club will be held in the Diill Hall to-night. Caulton's Band has been engaged to play at the Masonic Ball, Dannevirke on May 29th next. The eldest boy of Mr A. D. Stubbs, of Frimley, died on Saturday afternoon in the Napier hospital. The little fellow has been ailing for some time. The morning seivice at the Wesley Church yesterday was conducted by the Rev. W. Tinsley, who preached from the words of Jacob, " All these things are against me," Gen. xlii., 36. In the evening Mr J. L. Wilson, of Christchurch, preached to a large congregation from the words " God is Love," I John, IV., 16. Service was also held at Mahora by the Rev. W. Tinsley. lenders are invited for the erection of a room at the Hastings School for use as a plumber's classroom. The dimensions of the new room will be 20ft bv 28ft. A wide bench will be fitted round three walls, and there will be another bench placed in the centre. Ample light will be provided by three windows on the side and one window at each end. This week's "New Zealand Graphic," contains several good views of the port of Napier; Life on board the New Zealand Training Ship, Amokura also the Baptist Jubilee celebrations in Auckland. A good portrait of our Mayor Mr T. J. Thompson occupies a position of honour, together with those of Mr J. Vigor Brown (Napier), Mr Charles Allison (Christchurch) Mr J. Newth (Waihi) and Mr James Alf. Nash (Palmerston N.)

The May number of the journal "Progress" deals with the possibilities of the kerosene engine on the farm, gives useful hints to amateur automobilists, and contains an interesting article on the mastery of the air. The architectural section depicts and describes some artistic country residences. Dealing with engineering, the possibilities of the Arthur's Pass tunnelEJ discussed. Professor A. W. Bickerton, astronomist, continues his article on the "Birth of a new World." Mr H. E. Brunton is the Hastings agent for " Progress."

That the M.Y.M.I. Bible Class is a live concern was evidenced yesterday, when there was a record attendance, every chair being occupied. "Solomon's Wealth " was the subject of the Leader's Bible reading. The afternoon was devoted to five minutes addresses, which were given as follows :—" Ambition," Mr Barnes ; "Responsibility of Class Membership," Mr Gibbs; " Should Hastings have a Hospital," Mr Harrison; "Counting the cost," Mr W. Meads; " Life's Work," Mr Lowill; " Letter Writing," Mr V. Bacon. The solo " Nazareth " was rendered by the Leader. It was announced that o ving to the generosity of the friends of the Institute, the piano would shortly be paid for. The leader also expressed the hope that the funds would soon allow for the purchase of a bagatelle board and other games for the winter evenings. The M.Y.M.I hockey team was congratulated by the Leader on having ivon the first three matches p'ayeel this season.

Captain Edwin wired to-day : South-easterly moderate to strong 1 winds, glass fall slowly. The death is announced of the late Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman's brother, the Right Hon James Campbell, P.C. Mr R. R. Groom has been re-ap-pointed as a Government representative on the Havvke's Bay La:i:l Board as from the 20th instant. A veteran soldier and highly esteemed resident of Napier, Major Joseph ' 1 Edmundson, died at his residence in "' I Lucy road on Saturday morning, ag.d 68. A first offender for drunkennes was brought before Mr R. Brathwaite, J.P. this morning at the Court, and was fined 5s and costs. Mr|B.Onsiow,dentist,announces that he will commence the practise of his profession, in the rooms over Messrs Lundon Stewart and Co.'s auction mart, on May 13th next.

Messrs Cunningham and Johnson, two visitors from Nat.il, .South Africa, are at present in Hastings with their wives and families in search of land. „They speak in giowing terms of the Hawke's Bay climate and the look of the country geneialiy, and consider it a great contrast to the country they have recently left. The box plan for the "Scarlet Pimpernel," will open on Wednesday at 9 oidock and Messrs Hall and Son wish it to be distinctly understood | that seats once booked will not be altered, exchanged or interfered with in any way. In order to avoid mistakes the "cash must be forthcoming when the seat is booked and seat.; will not be pencelled to anyone. Michael Kirby, a married man with a family of four children, residing in Victo.ia road, Hastings, met with an accident at his home on Saturday afternoon. He slipped on tiie oilcloth when walking across the floor breaking his leg below the knee. Dr McKibben attended the sufferer. He was taken to the hospital on Sur.day afternoon, and Drs Moore and Brett administered chloioform, but Kirby collapsed undjr the anaesthetic, and died within half-an-hour of his admission to the institution. Some time ago the deceased broke his arm, which rendeied him incapable of work for some lime, but until recently he was in the employ of Messrs Little and Fairey.

On Saturday afternoon the Hor,. George Fowld.s, as the guest of the Mayor and Mr G. F. Roach, Chahrnan of the School Committee, was taken for a motor trip round the district. The party first visited the Arataki Experimental Station, where the Minister expressed surprise at the extent of the work carried on, and his pleasure with the success which Mr Ellis had achieved in grape culture. From Arataki the party visited Mr Chambers' 1i Mata vineyards and cellars, and in the absence of Mr Chambers was met by the manager, Mr Craike. Mr Fowlds was greatly interested in the work in the cellars and surprised at the extent to which the industry had grown in Hawke's Bay. From Te Mata the party motored to Mangateretere, thence to to Mahora and back again lo Hastings. As a result of the trip the Minister said he had learnt what a beautiful place this part of Hawke's Bay was. "1 he beautiful scenery and the richness of the soi! had greatly impressed him. Before leaving for Napier he expressed his gratitude to the people of Hastings, who had given him sue!; an enjoyable time during his short visit.