FOREIGN.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3737, 16 February 1891, Page 2

FOREIGN.

Sofia, February 12. Among those arrested for participation in the plot to overthrow Prince Ferdinand are two friends of Mujor Panitza, who was recently shot for a similar attempt, Rome, February 18. Signor Kudini, the new Premier, intends to effect economy in the public service to the amount of forty million lires (about £1,600,000]. Berlin, February 13. The Reichstag lias passed a measure prohibiting work on Sunday. Quebec' February 13. By a boiler explosion in a worsted factory thirty persons were killed. Ottawa, February 18.

The Tories have virtually abandoned their reciprocity proposals, and now rely on a protective tariff and loyalty to England. \Yasoi>gxon, February 18. President Harrison has received a deputation, from the Indian tribes who were concerned in the recent rising. The Indians declared to President Harrison that women and children were shot down hy the troops after a flag o,f truce had been hoisted, and chilren were butchered after assurances were given, by the officers commanding the troops that their lives vi ould be spared,

SECOND EDITION

The result of the examinations for teachers certificates will not be known for a week.

The Napier Daily Telegraph says:— "For the complete triumph of a Liberal democracy we must have a parliament composed of gentlemen who have not a second ahirt to their backs."

A "Wellington journal, vexed at it being stated that pf stinks has no baok claims that the said baok country extends "to Napier on the one hand and Waitara on the other." Rather frigid, this,

Ten per cent will be charged on all property-tax unpaid by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the ißth inßb. The Dobson-Kenjiedy Company arrived in Manterton to day. The opening performance will be giyen in tho Theatre Royal this evening, when "Shaughraun" will be staged.

A visit to Featherston was paid on Saturday by the Native KUuiater. Mr W,A. Frtaherbert has been elected unopposed as mayor of the uewly-formed borough of Lower Hutt.

Mr J. Washington, ot the corner Bhop announces that a first-class assistant has been engaged for thehairdressing depart- ■ ment of his establishment, and two chairs are now available. Customers can therefore rely on prompt attention. Quite a sensation was caused in Masterton this morning when the information was received that Mr Heury Bunny, senr., a well-known resident of Featherston and an old identity of the district, had been found dead in the office of the Featherston Town Board yesterday. And the more sincere was the regret expressed by all when it became known that his existence had been terminated under such distressing circumstances. Mr Bunny, as one of the pioneers of the Wairarapa, trained for himself a reputation throughout the colony for his untiring efforts in the promotion of settlement in this district, and to him may at least be attributed the honor of haying secured the opening of roads and the erection of bridges which have been such a boon to aettleis generally. As a member of the old Provincial Council he distinguished himself for the consistent manner in which he stuck to bis opinions, and as representative of the Wairarapa in the House he was never silent wh§n°opj>or* tunity afforded itself far speaking his mind fearlessfy oq subject* of the moet direct import. Be was always to the front in local matters, and was a prominent figure in the community in which he resided His loss to the district from an educational point of view will be irreparable, and his sad end will Ibe a cause for lament to hundreds of personal friends throughout the district, and indeed the colony. Mr wsts a Major of the New Zealand Volunteer Bo. leaves a wife and a large foully of grown up sons and daughter? to mown the sad occurrence.

A mysterious gathering of handsome dusky females, who are: putting ud in a certain hotel in Masteijtcn, been the subjects of a good deal of curiosity during the pastcbuple of days. Rumour hath it that they are the coiicubines of a well-known Maori resident of this district, who has recently raised a considerable sum of money on his property.

Messrs Lowes and lorns report at fclio Carterton Ram Fair they sold the following lines: —20 rams from Mr R. Hair, of Wanganui. averaging guineas. Lincolns bred by Threlkeld anrl others from 1 to 2 guineas. Mr Gray's Roinnov Marsh guineas. Mr Allen's rams 2§ guineas. Mr Nix's rams guineas to If puineas.

At a special meeting of the Mastertoh branch of the Knights of Labour held on Saturday evening, it was decided to form a Land Association, composed ot members of'he order. After , the close of the meeting, a meeting of those who proposed to become mombers was held and an Association formed to be called the Masterton Land Reform Association. A committee of seee.i was' appointed to conduct the business and It was derided that the blocks of land at present open for selection should be before coining to a decision as to" which'block should be applied for. . , I To morrow we shall > Bell' full dress lengths of the following double width material, viz:—Delaines at 9s lid for 6s lid, Ecarte at 12s 6d for 8s lid, Beigos at 16s 6d for 10s 6d, Knioker Tweeds at 21s for 12s 6d. Striped Cashmeres at 16s (id for 10s 6d, and Figured Suitings at 21s 6d for 12s 9d, at "The Fair," Te Aro House. To morrow we have resolved t» dear oafcall our Remnants of Black Silks, Colored Silks, Blaok Satins, Colored Satins, Black Silk Velvets, Colored Silk Velvets, and all dress Fabrics at half price at "The Fair," Te Aro House. Wellington. To morrow we Invite speoial attention to the remarkably cheap lota in our drew department at Te Jtro;Hoilse. who will throng thai counter and make their selections from tho, array of, gains displayed will have every reason to be thankful for:the institution of..'.'.The Fair," To-morrow we. shall offer dress lengths of French cashmeres in several beautiful shades of the new greens at 25s fyr .• 12b Cd, dress lengths of the fashionable mohairs at 15s. for 10s 6d and; dresß lengths of blaok grenadines reduced to 5s lid at "The Fair" Te Aro House. To morrow we shall showdresslengths of summer, mohairs, reduced from 5s Cd, to 2s lid, summor checks reduced' frpm 7s tid to 3s lid, aummer flakes reduced from 8s fid to 4s lid, summer tweed* reduced from 12s to 6s 6d at "The.Falj.', Te Aro House. ' . , v \