Local and General.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VI, Issue 355, 15 February 1917, Page 4

Local and General.

A isitting of the Hastings Magistrate’s Court will be held to-morrow morning.

At an early hour this morning a slight fall of snow was visible on the Kaweka Ranges. Such a scene is most unusual o', this time of the year.

Mr. A. A. George, on behalf o' the Hastings Drum and Fife Band, wishes to thank Mrs. Michaelson fo> a donation of £1 to the uniform fund, and also for the entertainment of the boys on Wednesday. The Agriculture Department has informed the* New’ Zealand Honej Producers’ Association that the estimated crop of honey for this season is about 1,250 tons. The Association is advancing to its suppliers 4-Jd per lb net, without recourse at the trading port.— Press Association.

The Military Service Board at Wellington considered twenty-one appeals lodged by M . T. Young or behalf of seamen yesterday. Seven men had not been traced and the appeals were dismissed. The decision in the other fourteen were reserved. — Press Association.

In addition to those published vesterday, the following also contributed donations towards the entertainment of the old people from the Parke Island Home at Cornwall Park, yesterday:—Mr. M. Nelson. Jleretaunga Dairj' Co., and the New Zealand Tobacco Co., (the latter donating 108 packets of tobacco). At the "Wanganui Supreme Court vesterday, Thos Sheehan was acquitted on a charge of cattle stealing at Horopito. When the jury was discharged Mr. Justice Edwards called one of the chief witnesses lor the Crown forward and said

■Alv opinion is that your evidence was absolutely reliable, trustworthy and true.” — Press Association.

Mr. Albert B. Hansen, of Hastings writes: “Since your report of mv creditors’ meeting, the impression seems to have got abroad that Mt J. A. Miller was responsible for pressing me to file. I would like to emphatically deny any such rumour as Mr. Miller has treated me most considerately during th< last seven years that I have beer doing business with him. Further more Mr. Miller was a secured creditor as my guarantor to the bank ”

The brewers and alLtd ti.uk' hold their annual picnic at ( live Grange yesterday, Air. H. lan bunson s beautiful grounds bpm; kind ly placed at their disposal toi the purpose. There was a luge atten dance, including sevci.il Hasting* residents. A programme ut spoit® produced large entries ami keen competition, the children’s events proving a feature. The outing was greatly enjoyed. The hospitality of Mr. Simson w’as warmly appreciated.

The Government statistician received on the eve of the ballot just taken many communications from men who wished their names to be starred on the roll, in recognition of the fact that they had volunteered for service and had been rejected. It was impossible, to deal with all the letters in the time available. Volunteers who wish their names to be starred, and who have not already forwarded their proofs of enlistment to the Government statistician, should send them in at once.

The competitions at the Hawke's Bay Autumn Show used to be practically confined to local horses, but since the schedule was considerably extended to include an Open Leaping Match as well as Ladies, Maiden and Pony matches, a good many horses have come from outside districts. The prizes are quite on a liberal scale, practically all the prize money having been donated by private donors. As entries close on February 21st., no time should be lost, by possible exhibitors in procuring copies of the schedule.

Prominent among the appellants before the second Military Board yesterday at Balclutha were small farmers who could find no one to carry on the work satisfactorily if they went on active service. In adjourning one case, the chairman. Mr. Day, said the Board intended to make representations to the Government on the subject of getting assistance for small farmers. If they had to go "they must not relv too much on anything being done/' the chairman added.

. A man is horn with relatives —ht picks out his friends for himself. Si with tyres—the tyres that are for s new car the car manufacturer selects When a car owner buys tyres he select; them for himself, and the matter of selection is an important matter. Wi have full stocks of “United States,’ “Federal.” “Firestone,” and “Miche tin”—these are the leading tr.akes fron which motorists can ma Ke a good selec tiou at the Motor Accessory Co., Ltd. Heretaunga street (nearly opposite thr Grand Hotel. Hastings * Motorists are likely to be seriously affected by recent developments in the tire trade. Most of the leading makes have advanced their prices from 10 to 15 per cent. An exception, however, is the famous Goodrich, which is still being sold by the Hawke’s Bay agents, T. Clarkson, Ltd., at the old list prices. This firm have full stocks of tires and accessories at both the Hastings and Napier Branches.* Housewives greatly appreciate Grocers kindness in giving the “Thinker’' note-hook’ free with every 1/- package “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help.*

A request has reached Auckland through Colonel Parkes, D.M.S., New Zealand Expeditionary Forces for supplies of home-made jam and honey, which is urgently needed for wounded New Zealand soldiers in hospitals in England. The Auckland Red ( ’tosb Society hopes for a readx response to the appeal, so that an immediate shipment may be made. This is a matter which might well engage the attention of the. Hawke's Bay Bed Cross Society. Before mid-day to-day about one dozen people were sufficiently lacking in patriotism to have their money refunded for the seats they hail booked at the "I - pop" on Friday night because of the postponement of the Art Union drawing. Th>> fund liowev*- does not suffer on their account, as the surrendered scabs were immediately rebooked to eager patrons of the concert. A few seats are still available in the stalls.

A picture showing the funeral of the late Dr. McNab will be screened at the Municipal Theatre, Hastings. to-night. The* scenes are:--“A Sterling advocate of National Service (Dr. McNab)"Rest- from hi-s Labour, (lifting lhe casket front the Drill Hall? Invercargill);" “With Ministerial Party in attendance:” “The Guard of Honour;” “The last Route March "Procession in the Main Street;" “Ashes to Ashes,” (burial service conducted bv Captain Chaplain Ryburn); “The farewell salute.”

The Defence Department is preparing draft proposals for the classification of men in the Second Division of the Expeditionary Force Reserve. These will be isnbmitted to Cabinet at an early date. Sir James Allen says it is not expected that any call need be made on the Second Division for four or five months yet. Forms of application for financial assistance to _ enable soldiers to meet civil obligations regarding rent, interest, instalments on homes, etc., will shortly be obtainable from the military authorities. Applications ivill be dealt w’ith by the Military Service Boards.