The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1891.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3773, 31 March 1891, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1891.

The sum of £2870 was put through the totalisator at the Tauherenikau races yesterday. Notice of its intention to make a special order is given by the Mauriceville Road Board. Mr. Jepsen, who is about leaving the district, has resigned his seat on the Mauricevillb Road Board. The death is announced "of Richard Pilling, the celebrated Eugl'sh cricketer.. A church parade of Friendly Societies was held at Carterton on Sunday, sixty members, including th<) band, taking part.

The Pahiatua footballers were entertained by the Eketahuna Club with the usual hospitality, a substantial lunch and tea being pnnlded at Mr. F. D. Pellinp'a Club Hotel.

A petition is to be presented to the Wairasapa North Coiyaty Counc : ' at its next meeting, praying for a special order to be made, declrring that portions of the Eketahuna and Mauricey ; 'le Ron 1 Districts be a new roa 1 district under the name rf the Makakahi Road District.

A picnic party, which had hired a drag and a couple of very spirited horses yesterday, was witr!n an ace of being broke up in an unceremonious manuer. The horEes, little thinking that some of the handsomest young maidens in the district were behind them, made "three determined effous to upset the vehicle to which they were attached by bolting and otherwise conducting themselves unseemly. Fortunately, beyond frightening the damsels out of the growth ot a decade, no damage was dene,

An accident which might have been attended with serious consequences occurred on the M ;f u Mfki road yesterday. Mr T. B. Chamberfain, with hfs family, heel just crossed the M":i Miki stream in a brake, and was ?"cendirg a steep incb'ie, when both traces broke, and the vehicle rushed back at a teninc pace into the water, Mrs Chattberlain and a ch :1 d were thrown front tho brake but were fortunate'y not hui>> By the assistance of some passeis-by, who manufactured f.esh traces, Mr Chamberla'n was enabled to resume his journey without further mishap.

Pbesses—we have now opened out out two first shipments of autumn and wjnter dress fabrics, which have come to us recently by the stealers Aorarjfci and Arawa. We may conscientiously affirm that no liner, more varied, or well selected goods have ever previously passed in tbe portals of Te Aro House.

Dresses —In the limited space at our command, there is not room to give any. thing like an adequate description or our new autumn dregs goods, but it is sufficient to say that they are of excel'ent vaiue, of superior finish, well assorted in styles and colourings, well adapted to meet the tastes of our numerous lady patrons We solicit an early inspection of these, at Te Aro House. DwstSMAKix 0 —Our two large and commodious .dttssmaJiing rooms are still under the same" efficient management, and can guarantee in this season, as p a!! past seasons, instant attention", prompt execution, faultless finish, and'perfect fitt Ladies who want their dresses efcrjy should at once place their orders at Te AfO House, i jACKErs. Mantles t*D ULspsEs-Sye ! have opened out a very fine assortment of these, in all fashionable makes, styles, colours, shapes and sizes. Ourmantleroom ia now filled with all the latest novelties, «ucb as should induce an early visit to Te f

In the interproyincial cricket match between Canterbury and "Wellington, the former made a grand total of 138, and the latter 104, with nine wickets yet to fall.

The excursion trains to the Wairarapa yesterday were again well patronised, a large number of City folk taking advantage of the glorious day to visit the country. A picnic was held by the local contingent of the Salvation Army in Mrs M'Kenzie's paddock yesterday, which was a most enjoyable affair. In the evening a "pie supper" was held in the barracks.

A nasty accident occurred yesterday to Thomas Gillespie, a young man of this town. He was out labbit shooting with a mate, Herbert Wilsone, and was sitting on a log, when the latter, in Bring at a passing rabbit, lodged a portion of his charge of shot in Gillespie's foot Gillespie was removed to Mastertoa and attended to bj Dr. Beard. Fortunately his injuries are not of a serious natnre. A correspondent sends us the follow* ing puzzle. Can any of our reader* guess it? In a certain town there are three hotels; a man g' es into the first and says tc the landlord "If you give me as much money again as I've got I'll spend sixpence" He did so. Mandid the same at each of the other hotels—when he left he had no money at ail. How much d : d he have originally ? A thoroughly successful and enjoyable ball wa.3 held at Eketnhuna last niyht under the auspices of the Eketahuna football club, a large number of visitors be?ug present. The hall was tastefully decorated and with good music and a good floor nothing more could be wished, particularly as the wants of the inner man wereaa well looked after by caterer Ashmore. Mr. F. D. Pelling made a capable and efficient M. C. The Tailoring department at the Bon Marche is assHmingenormous dimensions The quantify of clothing turned out in th ; s department requires to be seen to be credited. The make and fit is equal to some of ths best West End tiilors, the linings and trimmings are also of the best quality. The prices vary from 40s to 90s the suit according to the quality of tweed se'ected. A visit to Messrs L. J. Hooper and Co.'s warehouse will repay the trouble. Over two thousand patterns of tweed all shown to select from.

The public are invited to inspect the New Shipments ot winter goods just opening up at the Bon Marche. Messrs. L. J. Hooper and Ca notify the arrival of a large quantity of novelties for the Coming Winter Season. This firm has always held the first place in this town for Fashionable Drapery, M'Uinery, et,c, and no doubt tbeir importations this seaspn will surpass any of their previous ones. Special notice is directed to the Ladies' Shew Room, which is crowded with the Latest Fashions. Further particulars will appear in a future issue of this paper. The Dress and Mantle department ot the Bon Marche is a sight to lovers of fashion very seldom met with. All the newest designs and materials in Dress Goods are now being exhibited together with trimmings etc to match. A first class Dressmaker with a large staff of assistants is kept on premises to meet the requirements of the ladies. Good fit and style at moderate prices guaranteed. A visit to their Spacious and well Lighted Warehouse is solicited by L; J. Hooper aiid Co., Drapers and Clothiers, Masterton.