SECOND EDITION

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3825, 2 June 1891, Page 2

SECOND EDITION

A correspondent of the Southland Times, writing from Athol, wants to know how it is that with oats at "25a 6d, in London, farmers there can only get 10s 6d for the same weight (3841b). A slight shock of earthquake was felt at Otahuao at 4.30 this morning. The temperature was six degrees below freezing point at Timaru last Friday morning. The creditors in the estate of Todd Bros., bankrupts, late of Fernridge, but now of Uawke's Bay, are taking steps to realise the assets.

We remind our readers of the public meeting to be held in the Drill Hail this evening, at which the objectß and workings of the Co-operative Farmers' Alliance will be explained. The following comparative rainfall was registered at Otahuao for the past month;— May, 1891, 2.00 inches on eleven days; 1890, 3.57 inches on seventeen days; 1889, 283 inches on ten days. .Notwithstanding rumours to the contrary, it is stated on the best authority that the Government intend appealing to the Privy Council against the decision of the Appeal Court ia the Judge Edwards case.

A grand display of new winter goods is being made this day at the Bon Marche, Messrs Hooper and Co. having just received another shipment of 35 cases and bales, consisting of all the latest designs in Millinery, Mantles, Jackets, Ulsters, Cloaks, Dress Goeda, Furs, Bibbons, Rain Cloaks, Parasols, Flowers, Feathers, Ac, &c, Also from the Kajapoi, Eoslyn.Moßgiel,Wellington and Oncnunga .mills, Men'B, Youths', and Boys; Clothing, Overcoats, Enicker Underclothing, Pants, Bhirts, Socks, Blankets, Shawls, Surgerings, Tweeds, Flannels, Shirtings, Dress Tweeds, &o , &c. These goods are now being shown, at L. .J. Hooper and Go's Bon Marche. > We direct special attention to our Hosiery, Gloves, Haberdashery and Manchester departments, We are ' not to be beaten in the colony for Calicoes, Sheetings, Linings, Shirtings, Table Damasks, and all houaeho'd furnishings, «nd.our Hosiery and Gloves are from the best known makers. L, J. Hooper and Co., Bon Marche;

Coke h on sale at the Maßtcrton gasworks at 26a per ton, or la 6d per bag. Tendora are invited by the Masterton Borough Council for altering; and resheeting the Waipoua bridge, and approaoh works. The following tenders have been received for the maintenance of the Te#* Ore Ore-Bideford road in the Masterton Road District for the torm of three years:—James Torrey, .£459 (accepted); M. M'Keuzie, £468; J. Oayanagh, i'sß3.

The Customs revenue collected during last month amounted to £115,164 0a 6d as against £127,161) 2s 4d for the corresponding month of last year, and £182,886 6a lOd for the previous month (April) of this year. A family which formerly grazed upon the Masterton Benevolent Society, spent the last two years of its precarious existence on the other coast, but finding people there less soft than in this town they have come back to us to be again pensioners on tho Charitable Aid fund,

At a meeting of the Gas Committee otjpk the Masterton Borough Counoil held last evening, the manager reported that tho consumption of gas for the past month was 34,048 cubic feet above that for the corresponding period of last year. The consumption for the month was 302,491 cubic feet. It was deoided that nothing could be done in the matter of the iron tank.

The performance of "Hand and Glove" in the Palace Hall, Groytown, last evening, by the Masterton amateurs, was a great success. The audianM, althouch not as large as it been had it not been for the death ofMr Tally, was very appreciate. The piece ran smoothly throughout, and there was an entire absence of that nervousness which characterised the pertormance iu .■«■*' Masterton. ™

The Hon J. McKenzie, Minister of Lands, addressed his constituents at Falmerston South last evening, and referred at length to the Government polioy and his aotion whilst a Minister. The following resolution was carried : | 'That this meeting has every confidence in tho Hon John MoKenzie as our representative and in the Government of which he is a membor, and that the actions of the present Government since it came into office are fully approved of by the Waitaki constituency, and merit* the confidence of the country at large."

Tho following is the result of the voting for the Licensing District of the Borough of Greytowni—R.'ißris!ht,6lJ B. A. Wakelin, 48; H. McMaster, 47 ; F. H. Wood, 46; E. H. Wyatfc.39; 1. Hillier, 31; H. Udy, 28; R. J. Thompson, 27 ;Informal, 4. Thefirstfive have been duly eleoted for the distriot. juv Those who were in favor of an increase *&■ in Publican's licenses were 19 for and 83 against, for an increase in wiue licenses 17 for and 29 against, for an increase in accommodation licenses 19 for and 26 against, for an increase in bottle licenses 16 for and 29 against, informal 19. f Tha. poll has therefore resulted against an increase in such licenses being granted. .

Prof. Henry Barraclough, of Welling*ton, has discovered a great remedy which is preeminent OB a cure for hard and soft Corns. It haß given the jfreateat ' ■ satisfaction to everyone who has been < fortunate enough to try it. It removes all sobeness and pain, while it Cures.- It is also a very beneficial application for bonions, removing all that iNTOLEBABIJt* soreness, and reduces them amazinoxiv All who suffer with corns or bonions would prooure the corn destroys* without a minute's hesitation if they only had the slightest Knowledge of its-ettV s ■■. caoy. Five days* use of the destboymi • ; (which is in ointment form) will be sufficient co convince anyone that it is a speoifio. By enclosing postal note for Is 2d one box will bo forwarded to any address. Address—Prof. Henry Barraolouoh, Medical Herbalist, Pirie Street, Wellington.—AnvT. ,