Judy Weller Thomas KIRBY, on whom the effects of drink were plainly visible, pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness at the S.M. Court yesterday morning, this being his second offence within six months. He was sent to gaol for seven days, medical treatment being ordered.

Judy Weller Our ORMONDVILLE correspondent writing of Monday, says:- Today Miss Ellen BEALE was married to Mr MAY, of WAIPUKURAU. The wedding took place in the Church of the Epiphany, the Rev. T.J. WILLS performing the ceremony. The bride was attended by Miss L. BEALE and Miss L. GROOM as bridesmaids, and was given away by her father. A hymn was sung at the commencement of the service and the organist played Mendelssohn's wedding march as the wedding party left the church. As they drove away the newly married pair were followed by showers of rice and by the hearty good wishes of those present. The bride and bridgeroom left by the express for WELLINGTON. In the evening Mr and Mrs BEALE entertained a number of their friends in the Town Hall.

Judy Weller Mr W.H. SMITH, of PETANE, informs us that when driving home last night he observed a most beautiful meteor, which flashed from one part of the horizon to the other with a light "brighter than the day." A dull rumbling sound followed like the noise attendant on the descent of an avalanche. Our ORMONDVILLE correspondent writing of Monday, says:-

Can anyone help with a burial in Park Island Cemetery at Napier of Rigby Brooks Bellerby died 1949 ? Where do I get information from the grave stone , who would have a record ? Thanks for all the help up to now ! Vanessa Cook Tel/Fax: 01904 728506 www.stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk

Judy Weller DEATH - WARD - On the 16th June, 1895, at the residence of Mr H. SKELTON, TARADALE, Catherine, relict of the late Mr B. WARD, of AUCKLAND, aged 90 years.

Judy Weller A meeting of the Prohibition League was held at the Methodist schoolroom last night, Rev. J.W. WORBOYS presiding. The election of officers was proceeded with, resulting as follows:- President, Mr H. HILL Vice-presidents, Rev. J.W. WORBOYS, Mr R.H. ROBINSON, and Mrs BEGG Secretary, Rev. H.W.J. MILLER. It was decidced to arrange for a convention early in July to re-arrange the constitution of the League, with a view to the incorporation of other temperance bodies.

Judy Weller There is a sign which, welcome to the general public, will not be appreciated by landlords; it is that house rents in HASTINGS are coming down (the G.P. will say not before it is time). As much as 16s 6d per week has been asked and paid for five-roomed houses in HASTINGS. Mr H.L. KNIGHT has had plans prepared for the erection of four five-roomed cottages, and as they are to the designs of Mr George SOLLITT, they will, no doubt, be appreciated.

Judy Weller Owing to depression in business Messrs D. WHYTOCK and CO., the well-known HASTINGS stationers, have been compelled to take advantage of the Debtors' Act. A sensation-hungry crowd thronged the Supreme Court yesterday to listen to the details of an indecent assault case. Little wonder that the principal witness failed. A TARANAKI footballer named Harry M'LEAN is in a precarious condition, the injuries which he received to his neck in a match at HAWERA on the Queen's birthday having caused paralysis.

Judy Weller DEATH - COLLINS - On 15th June, at HOMEWOOD, KAIKORA, SPENCER, son of Mr A.V. COLLINS, aged 5 months.

HBH 1896 March 5 2 General and local news During the last month 549 loads of rubbish were removed from the Borough roads, and 2014 loads of water sprinkled thereon. There are at present 18 typhoid patients in the WELLINGTON Hospital, the disease is only of a mild type, and there have been no deaths

HBH 1896 March 4 2 Telegraphic Shipping news London-Arrived-Perthshire from WELLINGTON (January 3) Newcastle-Wednesday Sailed-Northern Chief for AUCKLAND Kate Tatham for NAPIER Monarch for NEW ZEALAND Brisbane-Sailed-Peri for NEW ZEALAND Sydney-Narramarra for ONEHUNGA Melbourne-Arrived-Rotomahana from the BLUFF Wellington-The Gothic left RIO for LONDON on the 1st instant with her cargo of meat in good condition

HBH 1896 March 4 2 UNION Company's Steamers. WELLINGTON-Saturday Arrangements have been made by the Union Steamship Company to send the steamer AUSTRALIA to TASMANIA in about 10 days to take up coastal work here. The Australia is larger than the vessel now engaged in the trade, and more suitable. The SOUTHERN CROSS is under orders to sail for RARATONGA, and the local officials expect to despatch her on Friday. The CORINNA will again take up her old running in the DUNEDIN, LYTTELTON, and WELLINGTON connection. The FLORA will go back to DUNEDIN, WELLINGTON, and AUCKLAND trade. The AUSTRALIA and SOUTHERN CROSS will be overhauled before sailing for their destinations.

HBH 1896 March 5 2 DRUIDS LODGE Meeting A well attended meeting was held last evening at CAULTON'S Hotel, Hastings, for the purpose of resuscitating the DRUID'S Lodge. Bro. CLEARY, D.P., presides, and after discussion it was unanimously decided to re-form the Lodge in HASTINGS. Messrs FITZGERALD, HUGHES, KESSELL, and SEED were appointed a committee to deal with preliminaries. Mr H.H. HUNT secretary pro tem.

HBH 1896 March 5 2 Shipping Port of Napier ARRIVAL 4th -Dingadee s.s. from WELLINGTON DEPARTURE 4th-Dingadee s.s.s for Northern Ports. Passengers: - Mr TIFFEN and four steerage.

HBH 1896 March 4 3 S M Court 1a At the S.M. Court yesterday morning James SIDEY, represented by Mr M'LEAN, proceeded against Henry BROOKS defended by Mr LUSK, for £25, the value of a number of fleeces (the subject of a recent Supreme Court trial), in which the defendant was the accused, missed from the Blairgowie station between certain dates, and also on account of other debts due. After hearing a quantity of evidence Mr TURNBULL gave judgment for the plaintiff with the amount of £10 13s 9d upon the return of the fleeces.

HBH 1896 March 5th CRANNY DEATH CRANNY-On March 4th at her residence Tennyson-street, Mary, beloved wife of P. CRANNY.

HBH 1896 March 4 3 S M COURT 1b At the S.M. Court yesterday morning judgment was given to plaintiffs in the following cases by Mr TURNBULL, S.M. C.DONOHUE (Mr Rhodes) v Eruiti ARANI Same v J. KIRKPATRICK Dr MENZIES (Mr RHODES) v G.COGHLAN JUNR M. BARRY and Son v PAKU G.FAULKNOR v W.CROWLE Same v W M'KINLEY A. Le PETIT v H.LUCAS Same v W.WATT J.JEFFARES v J.CLARKIN J.W.CRAIG v R.RUSSELL Hawke's Bay Timber Company (Mr DINWIDDIE) v J.A.HARDING Judgment summons M.BARRY and Sons V Hata PARSONS to be paid forthwith or in default seven days' imprisonment A.M.BOWER v WHAKARAU-balance of £11 5s-amount outstanding and costs-to be paid forthwith, in default seven days' imprisonment.

HBH 1896 March 4 3 H B Gun Club The A.G.M. of the Hawke's Bay Gun Club was held at CAULTON'S hotel, HASTINGS last evening with Mr T.CROSSE, vice-president in the chair.

HBH 1896 March 4 3 Hastings Fire Brigade An ordinary meeting of the Hastings Fire Brigade was held last night with Captain BRAUSCHE presiding. Two new members were elected, making a roll of 29. A five years' service medal was presented to Foreman W. KEITH. Fireman J. GILL and A.A.STANLEY were appointed to act as foremen of the steamer and manual during the absence of the team in Christchurch. Captain BRAUSCHE was appointed delegate to the conference.

HBH 1896 March 4 3 Junior Club The Junior Club intend holding their next members' social on Friday night, which will take the form of a welcome home to Mr H. HILL, the president, who is expected to arrive from his Australasian tour by the Tasmania on that day. Messrs E. SHIRLEY and E. FAULKNOR have the arrangements in hand for the programme and refreshments, and a big muster of members to do honor to their president being anticipated, this will most probably prove the most successful social yet held in connection with the club.