HASTINGS.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 11593, 20 July 1900, Page 4

HASTINGS.

[j'BOM OUB OWM COBEKBFONDKNT.J July 19, 1900. Owing to the fresh in the Ngaruroro, from the large quantity of water from the ranges, caused by the melting of the snow during the past two or three days, the position at Koy's Hill hna become more accentuated, and after a visit from Mr Hugh Campbell, and his consultation with the Mayor, it has been decided that the Pukahu Eiver Board should immediately take steps to protect the plains by what means they consider best." The matter is thought by those who have knowledge and have the best interests of Hastings at heart, to be one of groat urgency. At that point of the hill where it has been proposed to erect a groyne, it has been deoidedto at once cause a fall of stone by blasting the bill with dynamite. This, as a preliminary measure, will no doubt be efficacious in assisting to force the current of water out. of its present course, and in making the work of balking with willows easier of accomplishment. The sale at " The Lawn," Mr S. Gharlton'a propertF, was very largely attended, and Mr floadley and his assistants had a hard day's work. Owing to the large number and great variety of articles it was found impossible to get through with the sale to-day, and a fresh start will be made to-morrow at 2 o'clock. There is a " merrie " tradition about " The Lawn," and if buyers can be persuaded to bans' back until the " witching hour of night," it is rumored that the auctioneer will be there to " knock down " the ghost to the highest bidder. Mr Charlton is well known as a dealer in spirits, and " The Lawn" ghost is of a high-olass quality. Messrs Beilby and M'Leod, J's.P., occupied the Bench this morning, when itatima Hapuka was charged with obtaining .£3 from J. D. Rivers under false pretences. Mr Scannell appeared for the prosecution and Mr Lee for the accused J. D. River's deposed the money was lent to the accused to enable him to release a buggy which had been repaired, on the assurance by the accused that he was awaiting payment by the Government of .£7O due to him for cutting timber. Charles Neal corroborated the statement that accused said he was expecting money from Wellington. Aroused was committed for trial, upon which Mr Lee having consulted his client, induced him to plead guilty, and asked the matter might be dealt with summarily. Mr Scannell said he had no objection to such a course, and did not wish to press for a heavy penalty. The Benoh imposed a fine of £3, with cpßts £1 Bs, or in default ono month's imprisonment. Amongst those likely to be asked to nominate for the vacant seat whioh there will be in the Borough Council is Mr J. M'lvor. Mr M'lvor haß considerable interests in the town, and has been known here favorably and well for many yearß, and would make a thoroughly practical and capable councillor.