SECOND EDITION

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3716, 21 January 1891, Page 2

SECOND EDITION

Messrs. Cunningham, Badham and Co. announce a sale of Romney Marsh hoggets by Jumbo 111 and Active at the Wellington Agricultural Associa-. turn's rom fair. Mr A W Hogg, M. H. R„ leaves for Wellington to-morrow morning. Messrs Lowes and lorns add to their sale for Wednesday next 200 cross lambs. The Eketahuna School Committee has approved of the appointment of Mrs. Nelson (late assistant mistress of the Maui'io9villo School), as assistant mistress of the Eketahuna School, an d that approval will come before the Education Board, at Wellington, for endorsement by them at their meeting on this day week. Messrs C. Smith and Co. offer a special prize of a new suit of clothos to tho winner of the old men's race at the Amalgamated Friendly Societies' Sports to-morrow.

At p public meeting held in Wellinglast night the following resolution was carried:—"That this meeting hereby expresses its approval to raise the sum of L 165,000 by way of special rate of sixpence in the pound, rsuch loan to be appropriated to the purpose of drainage."

The owners of the property at Huntly, whero the recent mining accident occurred (Messrs Ealph), will subscribe £l5O toward the relief of the families of those killed and injured on that occasion. A libel action, chiming £25,000 damages, has been instituted against Mr James Cosmo Newbrya, 0.M.G., analyst ot the Department of Mines of Sydney, by Mr Pound, a mining mauager, for alleged libel contained in his report on mining property. An Otago school teacher, questioning in natural history, asked a girl: "Do animals really possws the sentiinont of affection ?" " Yes, almfrst always," said the girl. " And now," said the teacher, turning to a little boy, " Tell me what animal has the greatest natural fondness for man ?" " Woman I" said the boy. A meeting of Stewards and an autumn meeting of the Wairarapa Bacing Club will bo held in the Oddfellow's Hall, Featherston, on Saturday, January 31st. We learn from tho secretary (Air Bock) that the receipts for the recent summer meeting were £440 Bs, ?nd the expenditure £316 5s 6d, leaving a credit balance of £124 2s Gd. An elderly man named Peterson, who resides at Kokatau, was thrown from his trap on Saturday and sustained several severe abrasions of the head. His upper lip was cut completely through in two places, and his right ear was severed in halves and hansiiy by a piece of Bkin. The unfortunate follow was attended by Dr Johnston. The publicans' booth was secured by Mr. Bunyard, of Foatheraton, tho luncheon booth by Mr. Grigg, and the cards by Mr. lngley at the sale of priyi • lege3 in connection with the Grey town Fire Brigade Sports, to be held tomorrow on the Recreation Reserve. The Presbyterian Church picnic at Greytown was held yesterday aftornoo n and was a fair succoas. The attondanc e was not as large as expucted, the afternoon being very cold and wet. An unfortunate incident occurred at the Clareville cemetery on Sunday last I durinya funeral, which tended to prclona; the harrowed feelings of the lseroaved friends who were present. The grave was not dug large enough, and when tho coffin was lowered it held fast midway and had to be brought to the surface again. The sexton had to enter the grave to dig the aperature larger, and when that was done the coffin—which had been knocked about in the unsuccessful attempt to lower it, and had tho furniture stripped off its sidewas laid or. its final bed.- -Observer. A good cat story, illustrating the sagacity of the felines, is told by a gentleman who saw the occurrence. A cat saw a large rat run out from under a stable and seek shelter in a woodpile. Tommy followed his ratship and tried to reach him but could not do so. Finding that his efforts were in vain, Tommy scratched his head and hit upon an idea. Leaving the woodpile, he went off a short distance, informed another cat of what was up, and the two went back to the woodpile. Tommy No. 1 stationed No. 2 at the place whore the rat had entered the woodpile, while he climbed

upon the wood and bogan scratching. This frightened the rat and out he ran into the chops of Tommy No. 2, who had been expecting Buch an occurrence. Two noisy individuals whilst wending their way homeward on Sunday night, gave vent.to their feelings by throwing stones at the windows of Mr Sam Mahupuku's house, South Greytown, one breaking a large pane of glass, and striking a Maori woman inside. When the occupants of the house came nut to discover the authors of the deed, the gentlemen Hod, but not before they were recognised by a well-known Greytown resident, who informed Mr Mahupuku. Next day Mr Ma hupuku called in the assistance of the " Preserver of the Peace," with the result that the amount of damage done was paid for, and an apology made.

A little game of "stink my neighbor" was played m Queen-street this morning. A resident in a central block discovered that the 3ludge channel in front of his premises was emitting an odoua which was lifting the ropf off his premises, and on investigation found there was an accumulation of dead rats, shop refuse, and putrid vegetation in Mr Benall's rill, which fully accounted for the terrific smell. He carefully passed the more solid portion of the rill onto his neighbor. The latler, with a broom and language, which wo- need not repeat, sent the carrion one door further on. This brought out an

illustrious citizon with a rake, who promptly gave the next occupier the benefit; of the malodorous dose. The refuse is slowly but surely finding its Way to the southern end of the town, amid a flourish of sticks, rakes and brooms, wielded by distinguished a.nai.eui' scavengers. R. Faibbeoiher & Son, of Cartorto n have just opened a very large assortment of China and Jfiarthenwaro, and PaperhangiiiKs, and are offering the best quality at very low prices. Call and Sip.—Advt, By far the largest and most attractive display of new Summer Millinery, Dress goods and fancy Drapery is now on view at the Bon Marche. Messrs L J Hooper and Co have this day received their second shipment for the season, comprising all the latest styles and fashions. English and French millinery, Summer Hats and Bonnets, Pretty and Stylish Jackets, Visites, Mantles, Lace Caps, Dust Cloaks, New Fashionable Dress Materials, Pongees, Prints, Zephyrs, Muslins, Parasols, Ribbons Embroidery Edging and Insertions, Hosiery and gloves &c &c. Tub Clothing and gentlemen's Mercery Department at the Bon Marche is fully stocked with new goods for the season. A large assortment of Meu's, Youth's and Boy's Clothing manufactured from New Zealand tweeds. The Clothing manufactured for the Bon Marche is well-known. L J Hooper and Co offer better value in

this department than any other House in the colony. Their suits to measure from 50s are perfect wonders for price, lit and finish. L J Hooper and Co are now showing a splendid collection of Mens Hard and Soft Felt Hats all shapes, Mens Silk washing scarfs, ffihite, oxford and regatta Shirts, Panama arid Straw Hats and every description of gentlemen's nier eery.