SECOND EDITION

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3722, 29 January 1891, Page 2

SECOND EDITION

Tenders aro invited by tho Masterton Road Board for road formation on Kakaamu Valloy road, Mr C. T. Natusch, architect, invites tenders for the completion of three ■tores and dwellings in Main Street, Pahiatua. Attention is directed to a spud* announcement in another column from Messrs. C. Smith and Co. It is rumoured that a branch o? the Bank of New South Wales is shortly to be opened at Carterton. Mr Hogg, the member for Masterton has made his maidon speech. The Times say's he'has a tremendous voice fend'a determined manner : he stands steady with his hands behind his back, he gives out his wellformed, rather rough sentences—they suit his voice—with great decision; a quiet smde on his face, his eyes twinkling every time he makes a point, now and then a hand comes to the front, and there is a gesture or two. Mr Hogg says nothing very deep or original; but he makes one think thrt he will be heard often, ' ' I

Mr. Cadnian was sworn in this morning as member of the Government, with the portfolio of Native Minister. He will probably take charge of the Charitable Aid and hospitals. The motion of Mr. Fibli," censurinp the Governor for making the appointments to the Legislative Council, has been ruled out of order by the Spo'ker. A return laid on the table ol tho House yesterday showed that the total number of votes recorded at the reoent general election was 150,025, the total number of electors being 183,171. the total population at last census was 573,657. Professor Anderson's new Vaudeville Transatlantic Troupe, the most wonderful in the world, which has been billed to appear in the Theatre Royal this eveniug with the most sensational performance ever produced, has not yet arrived, and it is reasonably supposed that, havinet Profited by the reception of others in Masterton, the management has pitched its tent elsewhere. A young lad over at Pioton was caught stealing apples not many nights since. The owner thought the best punishment was to make him apologise in Lho newspaper. He did it in this fashion :—I, a resident of Picton, having been caught in the act of pilfering apricots from Mr Swanwick's-garden, at 11 o'clock on Saturday evening, do hereby express my gratitude at being let off further punishment by paying cost of this advertisement. (Signed)F.W. A shocking murder was committed at Prahran on the Kith, when an enginedriver named William PJiolan cut the thioat of his paramour, Ada Hatton, and then attempted to despatch himself in an insane manner. The cause was jealousy. Phelan is likely to recover. At the hospital he expressed resret that the knife was not keener, as he would now have been dead himself instead of having to be hanged. Tho usual weekly meeting of Phcunix Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was held in the Temperance Hall on Wednesday evening, 28th inst., Bro. W. H. Frethey, 0.T., presiding. There was a large attendance of members. Fivo sisters and threo brothers wero added to tho roll of members, making a total of twenty initiated during the quarter just ended. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term :—C.T., Bro W. H. Frethey (ro-elocced) ; V.T., Sis Kate Johnstone; S J.F., Sis L. Davenport; Secretary, Bro D. S, Papworth ; F.S., Bro T. IV. Shute (reelected;; T., Bro Jos. Carpenter (re-elected); Chap,, Bro A. Mutrie ; G., Bro G. Brag^ins; Sent., Bro Win. Blinkhome; D.M., Sis Sarah Moorcouk.

By far the largest ana most attractive display of new Summer Millinery, Dress goods and fancy Drapery is now on view at the J3on Marcho. Messrs L J Hooper and Go have this day received their second shipment for the season, c»mprising all the latest styles and fashions. English and French millinery, Summer Hats aud Bonnets, Pretty and Stylish Jaokets, Visites, Mantles, Lace Caps, Dust Cloaks, New Fashionable Dress Materials, Pongees, Prints, Zephyrs, Muslins, Parasols, Ribbons Embroidery Edging and Insertions, Hosiery and gloves &a &o. The Clothing and gentlemen's Mercery Department at the Bon Marohe is fully stocked with new goods for the season. A large assortment of Men'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 prioe, fit and finish. .LJ Hooper and Co are now showing a splendid collection of Mons Hard and Soft Felt Hats all shapes, Mens Silk washing scarfs, ashite, oxford and regatta Shirts, Panama and Straw Hats and every description of gentlemen's ruer oery.