HBH 1896 Feb 28 2 HASTINGS About 12.30 o'clock this morning a three-roomed unoccupied cottage, the property of Mr George HASTINGS, situated in the Karamu-road, Hastings, a short distance from the Heretaunga school, was discovered in flames. An alarm was immediately given and the fire brigade and fire police mustered promptly, and quickly subdued the flames.