SECOND EDITION

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3835, 18 June 1891, Page 2

SECOND EDITION

Two tobacconists at Ohristchurch have been fined'five shillings each aud ccsta for Sunday trading. The Napier Licensing Committee has determined to inspect the various licensed houses in the town themselves before each quarterly meeting. This is a good idea: ■ ( The attention of our readers is drawn to a new and interesting advertisement from the Wholesale Drapery Company, which appears on our third page. As a, proof that Dr. Canaris' entertain* inent is genuine, we mipht mention that he wears gold mortals presented by King George of Greece and the Grand Vizier of Turkey, and also a breast pin presented by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales.

The Hon the Premier received the' following cablegram yesterday from the Premier of Queensland:—"The preliminary census enumeration rives the total population of Queensland as 893,938, an increase in 10 years of 180,4X2; in 5 yeaw72,085:". At a meeting of the Masterton Volunteer Fire Brigade held laatevening it wes decided to hold the annual ball in tho first week in August. A Committee was appointed to carry' out' the necessary arrangements.

In the E.M. Court this morning, indg. ment. was given .by Colonel -Edferts, R.M., for the defendant in the caae Parsons v. Bey, an interpleader Bumnions for the'value of a hone alleged to have beeji'sold by defendant's iustruor, turns. The Bench stated it had cometo the conclusion that the evidence adduoed showed the defendant did not do more, either by himself or his, agent,, than tell the bailiff tip proceed as the law directed, and did not do. mere than, point out the law 'as laid dawn 4u the 'Resident Magistrate's Act. It was of opinion the action must fail, the plaintiff not having sufficiently connected the defendahf with the'aale.' ■>.-,►.-..

' The remains of too late,Mr H. A. Gaskill were interred in £he cemetery at Havelock. According to the local paper all the business places in the town, were closed as'a mark of sympathy, and as the funeral cortege left the church there were few who had notice who were absent from the procession, inoluding ladies and school- children. The chief mourners were Miss'Gorbett, her stepfather, and one cousin of deceased. The whole ciroumatances surrounding his Illness and death wer9 so sad that a sympathetic feeling was avinoed by all present, and as the impressive service of the Church of.England was read by Mr Eosor, there were many moistened eyes. 5 The coffin was covered with wreaths and i flowers made by kindly hands as a last token of the esteem in which they had held the deceased.

The, 'psual weekly meeting of the Phoenix Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was held- in the Tbinr,eranoe Hall on Wednesday evening, 'Bro George Bragging, 0. T., presiding) The' attendance was very good, Three candidates were initiatedand two proposed for membership. It was staled that an application for char, ter for a Lodge to be established *at Kunpuni was being signed by residents of the southern part of the Borough, and Bro William Morris, on behalf of the applicants, asked whether the Phoeni* Lods,e would be likely to oon» sent to the establishment of a second lodge. It was almost unanimously, resolved that in the opinion of this lodge it is desirable that a lodge should be established at Kuripuni. ' The ,ptogramme for the evening, "Pound night and Dutch Auction," good deal of amusement, and good prices < were realised for some of the gifts.'- Songs were contributed by Sisters "Furze and Warner, and Bra's Bragging, Cole and Morris. A very enjoyable meeting was brought to a close at 9.80. p.m.' A grand display of new winter goods is being made this day at the Bon Marqhe, 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, Ureas Goods, Furs, Bibbons, Rain Cloaks, Parasols, Flowers, Feathers, &c, «fec., Also from the Eaiapoi, Koslyn.Mosgiel,Wellington and Oncnunga mills, Men's, Youths', ana"JSS"- Ulotbipg. Overcoats, Knicktr Underclothing, Pauts, cmirts, SO?!??; Blankets, Shawls, Surgerings, Tweeds, Flarihelsi KHirjfings, Lresa Tweeds, &c , &c. These goods are now being' sjwwn at L. J. Hooper' and Go's'Bon , Marche. We direct special attention to our Hosiery,' Gloves, haberdashery and Manchester departments. We are no, to be beaten in the colony for Calicoes Sheetings, Linings, Shirtings, Table flamaoks, and all household furnishings, and our Hosiery andfiloygi are from the best known makers. 'L, J".' Hooper and Co., Bon March" ' , i.' • Sporting men would find it, greatly to thier advantage by' corresponding''with' &St JacoLs, the professional' Taxidet-, mist from London. Birds, fish, animals and reptiles {ireseryea and mounted hi file highest style. *Every description Of skins preserved or tannetf aud s made into rugs, etc. Wjjrk dpne In all }ts branches ac lowest rates. - Oorfespou dunce in all parts of the globe. JJP years' experience. AU work guaranteed'. Highest price given, or work done in exchange for huias, crows. New Zealand quail, and other birds. N. Z. birds wanted in any quantity.. Orders left at I Mr. Williams,' tobacconist, -Mttterton, or Mr. Oatt's,. hairdresser, Cartfrton; wjll be attended td.— Advt. * r - "*'

The Mastorton Riflo Volunteers' hold •. their weekly parade tbu evening, • *-..* \ The proprietor of the Auckland, Observer has been committed for trial for,, libelling a solicitor. Mr William McUullouph haa received '. a telegram from the Te Aroha elector*,' ■ asking kirn to contest tnatelectorate. y. ■' \ Tenders aro invited for the eattioß'Of a house in Dixon Street.,? specifications may be seen at the office ' of Mr 0. A. Pownall. -,. .'., ;'■ ' A special announcement appear* 'in \ our advertising columns from Mr„Jaai\ Muir, blacksmith and weeelwrlghlU r^/j Tenders are invited by the Mastertoits' Boad Board tor road "formation on the';-' Kaka-ainu Valley road. ,■""'. 5 According to a letter reoeived by the:' wife of one of the nmemployecrwho . went to Fahiatua they ate having* very 1 ' miserable time of it. This letter states!, that some of the men aro working all diyV longtihVater. : "i", Welearn by telegram to-day that tha' Greymouth Harbor Board has knocked* off the whole of its men .in of a land holder over which |j|atr niH' way .'passes putting up a substantial . I barricade.