SECOND EDITION

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3751, 11 March 1891, Page 2

SECOND EDITION

The Matarawa Cricket Club is arranging to play a matoh with Mwterton on Saturday, 21st inst. The regular monthly meeting of the Msstetton Masonio Lodge, N.Z.0.. takes place to-night.

Joseph and Emma Ingley, whose public examination has not yet taken place, intend applying for a discharge from bankruptcy at the next sittings of the Bankruptcy Oourt in Maaterton. The annual meeting of the Ked Star Football Club is to be held this evening in the Empire Hotel. The sub-enumerators for this' district are now at work, delivering papers for the agricultural statistics and census to be taken on April sth. It is proposed to erect a bridge across the Buamahunga river at a point known as the Donkey Ford, leading from the Kokatau road. Latest news from the Wakamarina Gorge is to the effect that the claim is again dry, but an accident had happened to the winding gear on Friday which had delayed the work. A large area is now stripped. The result of a small quantity washed yesterday was nearly loz cfgold.

The old three-coil cable broke down at noon yesterday eight miles from Wellington, and it is probable extra men will be sent to Wakapuakaand Wauganui to work trie line.

McLean, the sculling champion, is billing to accept O'Connor's challengei and row him either on the Parramatta or Nepean, allowing the Canadian £2OO for expenses.

It is expected that a large number of Volunteers from various parts of the district will take part in the annual competition to be held in connection with the Wairarapa Rifle Association on St. Patrick's Day. Four canvas targets, with trenches, have been erected, and every arrangement possible made for the convenience of competitors.

Councillor Gapper has givon notice to move at the next meeting of the Borough Council that notice be given to the contractor for Bannister Street that the contract will be determined and the dopos;t forfeited in seven days from notice provided the work is not at once gone on with.

The music loving inhabitants of this district are promisod a Meat treat in the Theatre on the evening of St. Patrick's Day, when a concert in aid of St. Patrick's Church will be given. Our local amateurs will be reinforced by a talented troupe from Wellington including Miss McLean. The services of Mr McDuff Boyd, of yi<jlin fame, have also been secured.

Preparations for the picnic in the Park on Tuesday next are, wo hear, progressing in a very satisfactory manner. Everything is being done to make it a day of enjoyment for all. In addition to the usual sports and competitions some of a more novel character are to bo introduced. Great interest already centres in the hurling match, which promises to be of considerable oxoitement and amusement. Sides are to be picked on the ground from amongst those desirous of playing, by Fathers J and T McKenna. A football match with opposing sides similarly chosen will also be played. Great pains are being takon with tiie Maypole dance, and this promises to be a very pretty feature in the day's enjoyments, Special nctioo is directed to Mossrs L, J, Hooper & Cos? Olothine and Gentlemen'aMercery department. Mon's and Boys' Colonial made Tweed Suite made up in the Latest styles and equal to Tailor made at Faqtory prices. Mei»' Shirts, Hats, Ties, Braces, Socks, Pants offered in undloss variety. Special Bargaius while tlw sale is on,, i

Everyono has necessarily heard a ((Teat deal said about Edison's marvellous invention, the phonograph ; and everyone has, with the aamo certainty, felt a very ' # interosted and very ourious regard for iuoli a wonderful medium of tlio reproduction of sound. By means of the phonograph—or "talking machine"— which is to be exhibited in the Opera House, Wellington.on Friday and several nights following, the value of whiob as a scientific invention will be explained by Professor Archibald, M.A., a full and complete concert programme is petormed. 4 The audienoo will hoar in turn soveral baads playing, the most striking effect in this connection being, probably, tho Salvation Army Band in Christchuroh, with tho usual interjections of oral "hallelujahs!" They will also bo (f treated to a solo from' 'Paul J ones" from Madame Burton, and to a comio song from Mr J. L. Toole. Mr W. E. Gladstone and Sir George Grey will oach address them through the maobino, and altogether a more novel or interesting exhibition has never before been placed before the public. Tho phonograph visits Wellington under the cspablo management of Mr W. A. Jinkins, who is well-known in connection with other first class entertainment!) which liuve come to that city, Aftor the Wellington seasonit is anticipated that arrangements will be made by which tho Wairarapa will be visited, and our roaderashould certainly take the opportunity offering and seeing either 111 Wellington or in Masterton the marvel of the age, for bo the phonograph may justly be styled. Special bargains are offered this week at Hooper 4 (Jo's Bon Marche sale. , Dress Goods, Ladies and Ohildrens' Jackets, Millinery and Corsets, Umbrellas and Parasols, Sheeting and Shirting, Blankets and Flannels, Hosiery and Gloves, Ribbons and Laces, Prints and Ginghams, White and Grey Calicoes, Counterpanes and Toilet Covera, Oretone and Art Muslins, Plusohos and Velveteens, Towels, Prints, Muslins, Curtains and Blinds, Silecias, and Hollands &c. &c. Call early and have first choico as every lino mußt be sold to make room for goods to arrive at tar Noted Cheap Drapory and Clothing Warehouse, Tho tfon Marche, L. J, Hooper & Co., vendors. A large consignment of Linoleums and Floorcloths arrived in Masterton oil Saturday, consigned to Messrs L. J. Hooper & Co. We are informed these goods will be offered to the public at Wholesalo Prices at the Hon Marche. Anyone wanting a bargain in these classes of goods should call early and get the first choice of patterns.