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Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 11580, 5 July 1900, Page 2

On the fourth page will be found Parliamentary intelligence, a letter to editor, a report of the meeting of the Napier Borough Connoil last night, the Health Commissioner's report on sanitary matters, sporting and football news, and our Hastings and Danovirke correspondents' communications.

The business announcements of Messrß Baker and Tabnteau are inserted to-day on our fourth page.

The Mayor intimated at last night's Council meeting that up to the present 1680 rats had been cremated by the Corporation officials,

A special train having been put on from Palmerston North to Danevirke, the Napier portion of the San Franoisco mail wiUrarrive at midday to-day.

Captain Edwin wired at noon yesterday:— Glass further rise; sea, heavy Bwellj tides high; weather moderating but continue very cold.

Mr M.E.Wiig calls attention to the fact that he has recently imported a large sto'ok of bunting, and can supply flags of! all descriptions to order.

The matron of the hospital thankfully acknowledges parcels of old linen from Mesdames Ormond, Davidson, and Canning, and Misses Wells and M'Carthy.

The joint treasurer and secretary (Mr A. E. Enpleton) has received the following contributions towards the peace celebration fund:— T. Parker and Co. £1 la, J.R.C. 7s Cd, D.E. 58 ; previously acknowledged, £60 16s 7d; total, £62 10a Id.

At the usual weekly meeting of tha Napier Shorthand Writers' Association held last evening speed practice was given at rates varying from- 80 to 120 words per minute, and also a Hansard reporting tes>fc. Good progress was made.

The Hawke's Bay Highland Society's usual monthly meeting will be held in the Foresters' Hall to-morrow evening. The Rev. J. A. Asher will read a paper on "The Highland Brigades." A full attendnnce of members is requested, as nominations will be received for officebearers.

Messrs Ringland Brothers announce that they will continue to oarry on the business of the well-known firm of Ringland and Thomas, as clothiers and outfitters. They have been so long and intimately connected with the firm that customers may rely upon this establishment maintaining its reputation.

In the House of Representatives Ministers were asked by Mr W. W. Collins, one of the members for Christchurch, if they would pass legislation to make the issue of trading stamps illegal. The Premier replied, "We believe that tliia is an evil in our midßfc, and that legislation should be passed to prevent it. It is a form of gambling that should be put down with a firm hand, and we intend to stop it."

Owing to the inoreased aotivity in the coal trade, says the Greymouth Star, the Blackball Cual Company find it neoesßary to put on more men, and advertise for twenty extra coal-miners and ten truckers, The company have chartered the Dingadee, which, along with the Gresham and Pareora, will run in the coal trade. To complete its contracts now in hand, the company must put out 14,000 tons in the next five weeks, and further orders are I coming to hand.

The arrangements in connection with the Loyal Orange Lodge anniversary social on the 12th instant should ensure the success of the gathering. The catering has been entrusted to Mr J. Lang, of the Caf6, who will no doubt uphold Mb reputation for providing a first-class supper. Mr C. Wilson's band will provide the music, and the decorations are in the hands of a special committee. Tickets are already going off freely, and a large attendance is anticipated. We are glad to announce that arrangements hive been made for the celebrated Mr Wragge, the astronomer andmeteorologist at Brisbane, to deliver two lectures in Napier on Friday and Saturday next, under the auspices of the Philosophical Society. Ihe lectures will be illustrated by magnificent lantern slides. The subject of the lectures will be found in our advertisement column. No doubt a crowded audience will be glad of the opportunity, of hearing such a well-known man. Mr Wragge is on his way to Paria to attend the International Congress of Meteorologists. An important public meeting will be held at Stuart's Hall, Spit, to-night. Great anxiety is being caused owing to the encroachment of the sea at the Western Spit. On Tuesday night the sea eat into the bank a distance of four feet, and if the encroachment continues at this rate serious results are bound to • ensue. The object of the meeting is to consider the advisability of approaching the Government in reference to the matter. Special free coaches will be run to and from Taradale and Petane by Messrs G. Eymer and J. Harvey for the convenience of those wishing to attend. The question as to whether the Borough Council should procure several hundred copies of a recently published pamphlet dealing with the plague and how to cope with it came before the Council last night. The Mayor suggested that the pamphlet should be distributed gratis amongst the residents. Cr. Edwards thought the residents Bhould pay for the pamphlets themselves, and it was scarcely fair that the Council Bhould be asked to become the foster mother of the ratepayers. Those who wanted to enlighten themselves on this matter could easily prooure the pamphlet at the booksellers. It was decided to refer the question to the Publio Works Committee. Not to know the Raleigh bicyole is nofc to be a cyclist. Mr John M - Vay, the Huwke's Bay agent for these well-known machines, has a large stock of their 1900 models, which contain all the latest and best developments in bicyole manufacture. Amongst these fine machines are several specimens of the ball-bearing free-wheel bicycles, which, the makers olaim, is the only one of its kind on the market, and which, it is said, is as near an approaob. to the cyclists' ideal of a "perfect" bicycle as has yet been attained. Mr M'Vay makes a speciality of - his repair department, which is still under the charge of Mr J. M'Gain, who gives personal supervision to all work sent out, which is a guarantee of satisfaction. The cabmen and bakers, after their friendly game of football yesterday, adjourned to the Exchange Hotel in the evening, where an exceedingly enjoyable social evening was spent. Mr D. Cotton occupied the chair, and Mr J. C. Ruston the vice-chair, and Mr A. E. Eenouf was unanimously elected Master of the Ceremonies. The company sat down to a really splendid repast provided by Host Gilding, and after full justice had been - done to the spread, music waß indulged in, almost every member of the company assisting in the entertainment. A considerable amount of dormant talent was unearthed, and proceedings were kept merrily going until closing hour, when the health .of the host was drunk in bumpers. It was decided that a return match between the two teams be played on Wednesday, 18th inst, the proceeds to go to the peace celebration fund.

There was a large attendance at tho Port Presbyterian Church last evening, when a very enjoyable sacred concert waa held. The Eev. 0. Connor presided. The programme was a very good one, and the several items were much appreciated by those present. Mrs Connor and Miss Bulb. Palmer played a piano and organ duet, "Kyrie," from Mozart's "Twelfth Mass"; Mr KG. Strong played a pianoforte solo in fine style; Mr Noake a violin solo; Mr T. Parker recited, from the pulpit, Burns' masterpiece, "The Cottar's Saturday Night " ; and the following ladies and gentlemen contributed vocal items : -Mr Hudson," The Toilers " | Mrs Dodds, "The Beautiful Gate"; Miss Maggie Puflett,"The Pilgrim's Prayer"; Mr Derbyshire, "Daughters of Zion"; Miss Sellat, "Only Tired" and "Queen of the Angels") Mr H. King, "Tha Palms"; Mrs F. W. Triggs, "Eternal Kest"; Mr Eenaud, "It is Enough" (Elijah) j Mr Harrison, "He Wipes the Tear "; and Mr D'Authreau, "The Beautiful City of Host," the last named a newcomposition of W. H. Jude's. Misses Cole, E. Palmer, Lorkin, and Reynolds, and Messrs Eenaud and Strong played the accompaniments. Thanks were accorded to the performers for such a pleasant evening's entertainment. After landing at Beira the Fifth Contingent suffered from the mismanagement of the Imperial authorities, who had pot even provided tents (writes the Post correspondent). With sacks and f horse-cloths, however, the boys managed toshift for themselves and make things fairly comfortable, but the Imperial Yeomanry, less used to such rough and ready ways, suffered severely, the camping ground being one of the worst in the whole of South Africa. Compliments have been paid to the New Zealanders from several quarters for the way in which they handle horses and look after themselves generally. Two of our boys distinguished themselves shortly after landing by " stioking "to two unbroken Texas horses, which several Queenslanders had in vain attempted to ride. Owing perhaps to the mismanagement of those Imperial officers responsible for the camp arrangements a number of men have been laid up with enteric fever. Lieutenant White, of Canterbury, has boon under the doctor's treatment for three days, but is now well again. Con poral Might has been more severely attacked, and had to remove to the hcmpital ship in the harbor. He aUo is recovering, and will probably be able to go on with the rest of the contingent, whioh leaves for Marandellas in a few days. Corporal Dunlop had his ankle broken by a fall from a pony, and has been taken to Iho Salisbury hospital. Sergeant Fletoa'er and Troopers Halnie and Brewer and about a dozen others, are Btill suffering from slight atfcaoka of enterio fever. In a Household No modimno la more generally no:il A than a Sellable laxative and purgutiye. Db, Pascall'b • VXGETABU! PILLS Are confident yreoommendecifortbispnrposa Price, Is 6d boj. All storekeepora. Agent— Eccmb, Chemist, Napier and Ha.t'nxs Bb. P*so*ll'b Comb Muibbk Ib takou by ; man, woman, aiidohfldron aU.oyur tho oouulri!"

Counter attractions militated against the attendance at the Druids' plain and fancy dress social at the Gaiety Theatre last evening. However, those present enjoyed themselves to the utmost, the floor, music, and supper all being excellent. Miss Henn (piano), and Messrs Briasoo (violin) and Chegwidden (cornet) supplied the musio, extra dances being played by Miss Exeter and Mr D. Stuart. Mr G. Greaves as M.C. was the right man in the right place. Mr W. J. M'Grafch ffave two graphophone selections, and Mr J. H. May sang two alleged comic songs that were neither musical nor funny. A committee of ladies superintended the sapper arrangements which left nothing to be desired. To-night a jnvenile dance will be held, when special items have been put on the programme for the children. An Irish jig and hop jig, danced by eight girls, will be amongst the attractions of the evening.