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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume I, Issue 56, 16 February 1911, Page 8

A petition is being circulated for signature, under the care of Mr. L. W. Fowler, urging the Railway Department to open the Eastbourne street crossing, Hastings, for vehicular traffic.

It was freely said last night that there was a decided improvement in the playing of the Hastings Town Band. This must be most gratifying to all concerned, especially the new conductor.

Master Launcelot Rogers, son of Mr. E. A. Rogers, of Hastings, has receivetl word that he has been successful in passing his Senior Civil Service exam.

j We have been asked to draw the ’ attention of the postal authorities ! to the fact that the seats provided for the telephone cadettes at the Hastings Exchange are not exactly of the best design to benefit the health of the girls. The provision r of footrests, it is stated, would safe- ( guard to a certain extent the health of the young people.

Last night at the St. Matthew’s Church. Hastings, the Bishop held the Confirmation service, and 38 condidates were admitted. After . the opening part of the service, the • Bishop gave an introductory adI dress, and after the confirmation he gave a very impressive address, : taking for his text “The Body of the Temple of the Holy Ghost.” ! After the service five members were admitted to the Church of England ■ Men’s Society.

; Whilst passing a drapery shop in I Hastings on Tuesday, a roll of lin--1 oleum overbalanced from its posi- ; tion outside the shop, and struck Mrs. Donovan in the face, as she ; was passing. It smashed her spec- ' taeles to atoms. Fortunately none ;of the fragments of glass found < their way into her eyes. A supplementary roll to the main ! district electors list has been opened at the Hastings Council Cham- ! bers. Very few applications for enrolment have been received so far, * ami little or no advantage has been taken of the extended franchise, which qualifies any person over the . age of 21 years and who has resided in the Dominion for 12 months and in the district for three months. : to vote at the election for Mayor , and Councillors.