SECOND EDITION

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3746, 26 February 1891, Page 2

SECOND EDITION

Another shipment of the natural enemy, this time to the order of the Government, has proved a failure. Out of 306 pole cat ferrets, stoats and weasels, only 15 survived the voyage.

The old printing : establishment of the Pahiatua Star has been converted into a lock-up ! The Star now says it is a monstrouß shame that such a miserable den should have to be used.

Nearly seven thousand sheep were disposed ot by Mesira Lowes and lorns at their sale yesterday, the prices realized being good throughout. The supply of sheep m this district at the present time is quite unequal to the demand. Sir George Grey has consented to stand for the vacant Newton seat. The case against William Collins, manager of the dip which collapsed at the Huntly coal mine, and who is oharged with neglecting to take measures for the safety of the drive, has been commenced at Huntly. The scenic artist for the burlesqu 6 "Aladdin" arrived in Masterton to-day - The scenery consists of niuo drop scenoa, one tea room, a street in Pckin, a a cave scene, interior of an Emparor's palace, garden scene v deajovt in Africa, and an Uluminated iceue.

An oxample which might well bo emulated! Sir John Hall, after deducting his expenses in Wellington during the recent session, has divided the balance of his honorarium anions; the public institutions in his electorate.

The estimates, of the Education Board for the 'ensuing year include the following amounts urgently required for new schools: —Ballance, £250; Mauriceville East, £4OO ; Kajtawa, £9,50 ; To Aro Infants', £700; Te Horo, £250; Uhau, £250; "Whakataki and site, £E6O ; Oruss' Greek, ±250; Makara, £250; Tokomaru, £250; Tiraumoa, £250; Alfredton, £250; Makakabl, ±250; Masterton Infanta', ±7OO ; Berhampore, £700; Mitchelltown, ±150; technical school, on account, £IOO. Last evonin? a pleasant little oororaony vaa enacted at the Volunteer Fire Brigade station, when a large number of the members assembled to present Mr Geo. Foy, who is leaving,Masterton, with a testimonial for his valuable servvicestothe brigade, during his long term of service <vith it. The presentation took the form of a handsome barometer, which Captain Hounslowhandod to Mr Foy with a few well chosen remarks, expressing the general deep rogioc at the loss of their old lieutenant. Refreshments were provided and several songs were given, the gathering breaking up at an early hour, Mi' Pay has resigned his position as lieutenant, but still remains a member of the corps, and has been granted sis months leave, of absence. »

By some strange clause in tho Act, Clerks of It. M. Courts are in future to corapol lawyers to provide revenue stamps for costs of summonses, etc, instead of the coin of the realm. This alteration will cause a good deal of inconvonionce and possibly delay in the transaction of Court business.

The names of the Wellington teaohers who wore specially mentioned in connection with the recent examination ate. as follows : Class D. Aijjjibra, Robert Darroch. Class F.—Ai ithmotio, Lois McGregor; domestic economy! and laws of health, Annie M'lnnos Feist, Annie Walker Koan; drawing, Annio Walker Eean (model and goomotrical), Martha Jane Usslicr (freehand)^ To morrow we shall sell fulr dress lengths of the following doublo width material, viz:—Delaines at 9s lid for 6s lid, Ecarte at 12s 6d for 8s lid, Beiges at lGs 6d for 10s u'd, Knicker Tweeds at 21s ior 12s Cd, Striped Cashmeres at lGs (id for 10s Cd, and Figured Suitings at 21s 6d for 12s 9d, at "Tho Fair," Te Aro House.

To morrow we shall show dresslongths of summer mohaira, reducod from os Gd to 2s lid, summer chocks reduced from 7s 6d to 3s lid, summer flakes reduced from 8s 6d to 4s lid, summer tweeds reduced from 12s to 6s Cd at "The Fait" Te Aro House.

To morrow we have resolved te oleat out all our Remnants of filaok Silks, Colored Silks, Black Satins, Colored Satins, Black Silk V(oets, Colored Silk Velvecs, and all dress Fabrics at half price at "The Fair," Te Aro H-"«e, Wellington. ? .:■■-;• ,-:, ,; v,.y To morrow we invite special Mtention to the remarkably cheap lots in our dress department <ot' Te Aro House.Those who will throng thatiiountbr their selections from tho array of bargains displayed will have every reason to be thankful for the institution, of " The Fair.' 11 ' 1 ■■ ■ ■"" ; '•■ ■"•■'■■■■ >■■' ■■■."

To-morrow we shall offer, dress length* of French cashmeres in several beautiful shades of the„new greenß at 25§ for 12s Cd, dress /length's.; of the mohairs at 15s for 10s 6d and dress lengths of black grenadines. reduced , to. ;Bs lid at "The Fair" Te Aro House.