SECOND EDITION

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3788, 17 April 1891, Page 2

SECOND EDITION

Notice regarding the annual election of School Committee appears in another column. . " Parliament will probably bo called together for the despatoh of business on Thursday, June 4th. Tho new Marton paper—tho Mercury —will be printed for the first? tima on Monday next. Tenders are invited by Miss Jeans,for painting and papering a four roomed cottage in Victoria street. The Rev. J. O. Andrew reports that eleven weasels were seen a few days ago coming out of a stack on Mr. W. Collertou's property near Teriui. Mr. Homar, of Beaumauris, has also seen them about stacks on that property and states that although the stacks of oat were a year old no damaga hadocourreds from rata. This he attributes to the weasels having killed the vermin. The Greytown Town Lands Trust' made grants to the value of L9O last year, and one for LlO per annum for two years, to assist a young lady to take up a scholarship. Twenty-one out of twentyeight leaseholds were sold by public ! auction, bringing in a rental of Ll3l 5s per annum. j Yesterday morning a bolt through the I main street of Groytowni caused quite a commotion. The horse, which belonged to Mr lugley, careered madly down the street with the rider clasping its neck in a most affectionate manner much to the excitement of the onlookers. I'on the seasonable, the attractive, the fasoinating in ■: material, shapes, styles," and the very latest fashions and novelties just to hand per steamer Rimutaka, ladies should not fail -to embrace the opportunity now offered, and pay a visit to the mantle department atTeAro House.

Wo are now showing some marvellous " creations" .in ladies' sealette jurats, and specially note {.he following:--." The fllelba," with, deep beaver facing, high Fife coljar,which can bo' worn in, four distinct ways, and at prices ranging from 3'to6 Ruijaeaß; "Tho Ramsay,!', faoVd with nutria,fur, reversiblo collar, cord ornaments, latest styles, from 2 to 4 guineaß, at Te Aro House. An exceedingly handsome garment is "The ' Douglas" aealette, >jacket, faced with Persian lamb! and real astrachan, high reversible medici cellar, _ lined silk throughout from 1\ to 5 guineas. An equally charming sealette jackec is the "Isloof Wight" with deep facing. ; and collar of pure squirj-elraf, pricesguineas, at Te "Aro 1 Souse.

A good teatn driver is wanted at once. Sergeant Price notifies that a roll of notes has been found. Messrs Lowes and lorns add to their sale for Wednesday next 100 owes in lumb, and 75 lambs. Mr and Mrs Johns, who occupy the position at the prosent time, have been reappointed assistants to the Masterton Hospjtal, ~,,.., Mr Philip Corliss, for many years rccountant in the Evening Post office, died at eight Vol* ick this'morain? from inflammation of the bowels. Daceased had only been ailing for a few days. , Messrs Lowes and lorns hold a sale of Japanese Lilies, being a direct consignment from Japan through Mr J.O. Cooper the well-known florist of Wellington, and will comprise the most rare and choice varieties, after which the firm sell a quantity of men's trousers,' boys and girl's boots and shoes, furniture, produce, and sundries. The Carterton Observer says it is not at all improbably that an amalgamation between the 'Mast or ton and lied Star Feotball Otubs will be brought about. There was a large attendance at the meeting of the Catering Committee for the Huspital Ball last-night at Mr F. H. Wood's auction rooms, Oreytown. The annual meeting of the Grey town, I TownXancUViTrust was held yesterday at tlio Council Chambers, being occupied by Mr Wyett. The jpneo shoot and report were read and adopted. The auditors, Messrs St George aud Tate, wor j re-elected. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting. The Masterton Rifle Volunteors met at the Drill Hall last evening to bid Sergeant-Major Bezar farewell. Captain Pownall, who was in command, referred in eulogistic terms to the many goud qualities of the Sergeant-Major, and wished him success in his new sphere of labours. The application of Joseph and Emma Ingley for a discharge from bankruptcy has been adjourned till the June sitting of the Bankruptoy Court. The annual licensing meeting for the Masterton Borough lioensing district is announced for Friday, June sth. All applications for renewal; transfer or, removal must be lodged at least twentyone days .previous to'that date/ • : - >* ; The residence of Mr. A, A. White,in Church Street narrowly escaped being destroyed by. fire yesterday. .A spark from the chimney lodged on the roof at the rear of the building,! and had .burned a hole right through, when it was ■ discovered by Miss. White. The alarm was civeri, t and : Mr., White 1 , the : prompt application of a few buckets of water, succeeded in extinguishing the flames. The damage done was consequently not very great. , : ' " The Grey town titerary and Debating Society held a meeting' last night in tho Council Chambers, the ohair being taken*., by Mr Wyett. The'folloyring ofHces'were elected for the ensuing season: Mr Geo.' Wyett, President; the Rev. Mr Wyetb and Mr J. G. f ildes vice-presidents; Mr H.S. Isard Hon. Seoreiary; Mr S. Haigh Hon. Treasurer ; arid Messrsi.J. Niool, McKenzie, R. Black, L. St'. George and W. A. Tate, committee. The society ■',: opened the season; with a balance of £3 in hand.' The programme of the'eve'ning, coniistinfof readings and recitations, was then proceeded, with, Messrs Brown, Izard, FUdes, Nation, and Rev. Mr Wyett taking,part. _.-" ", f \ ,'" ? _ f V^p In all probability the captain of* the Ponekes, Mr Nicholls, will play for the Grey town Football Club this season: The Hawkes' Bay craok GoHsmith, will perhaps.be cominp baok to Greytown-this.yeMV If ho does he will throw in his lot with the local club. If the winners ot of last ' year's eup are strengthened by such) sterling player* their chance of securing the eup again this season is a big one. ..

Mr Oorrie Johnston delivered an interacting and impresaive address in the Temperance Hall last night to, a fairly larc;e audience; "The BUbjeofc ■ dealt with was the history of and Kechabitoa, from tame valu- w able lessons were drawn by the speaker. A portion of hia addreM'^ was'particularly applicable to Reohabitw and. Toroperance people. " ; "',.'; \,,' We_woura .call . attention .-to .the

advertisement which appears today in our oolumna the Festival to be held at the end of thia ' month in the Drill Hal} as a complimentary farewell to the Rev'.' W.'Bowse and. family. Apart from the intrinsic! merit of this splendidly got up musical entertainment, in which Mr A. Yon Keisenberg will bo ably assisted by the best talent in "Wellington and Wairarapa, we are Bura that many will • avail themselves of the opportunity of showing their kindly feeling towards a gentleman who,- during his three years sojourn with' us;' has shown a broad and liberal spirit, and' who has worked in harmony -with. all classes. Many will remember the Exhibition held some two yean ago, - bow thoroughly successful and popular it waa, and it .ii fully anticipated that the Musical [Festival \'. will be, if possible, a still greater 8U0» '' cess.