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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3892, 21 August 1891, Page 2

The annual drawine examination taken place at the Masterton School on Wed* nesday, September 2nd. A violent shock of earthquake was experienced in Masterton at ten minutes past nine last night. The direction appeared to be from east to west. One farm of 260 acres in the Ballance Special Settlement now carries no less than 700 sheep. A few years ago the whole of the settlement »?? »_ standing forest. ' For being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and cart, a man named George Bell was fined 10s and costs, in the K.M. Court this morning. A charge of horse stealing is to be preferred against Walter Tricker, who is af present undergoing a sentence in Wellington Terrace Gaol, in a few days. It appears that a horse belonging to Mr. Vowless mysteriously disappeared some months ago,' and was recognised yesterday in a coach running from Maurioeville. It was impounded by the police, by whom enquiries are being' made.

The Inspector -of Police is to be requested tc appoint Sergeant Hannan truant officer for the Borough of Masterton.

According to the Feilding Star, the cold weather experienced of late has killed a great many lambs in that district. An inset referring to the throat clearing sale at the establishment of the Wholesale Drapery Company, appears in our issue of to-day, and should be perused by all. The residence of Mr. James Sinclair, at Ballance, is used for a post office, school, and place of worship. The Pahiatua Star, which is owned and edited by Mr, Alexander Black, is now published three times a week. Hitherto it has been a bi-weekly. The season being so far advanced, the Masterton School Committee is taking no action in the direction of proclaiming an Arbor Day. A general meeting of members of the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, to discuss the advisability of holding only one Bam Fair in the Wairarapa, is to be held in the Club Hotel on Wednesday next. A large number of Masterton residents together with Pearson's Brass Band, proceed to Greytown this evening, to be present at the Masquerade Ball.

The death is announced of Mrs C J. Toxward, wife of the Danish Consul in Wellington, at the age of 48. A further reduction in the railway charges upon lime used by farmers as manure is to be made by the Railway Commissioners. The annual examination of the Masterton School takes place in about five weeks' time. Some excellent photographs of New Zealand cheeses were recently handed round at a meeting of the London Chamber of Commerce, and much interest was excited.

Sir Mephistophiles Grey has persuaded the little legislative donkey of Wellington to fool with the big Russian bear by sending a remonstrance to the Czar. He calls it" a plea," but if there comes a rejoinder it will, we feir, be " a flea"— an ironclad flea. A couple of first offenders were dealt with in the usual summary manner m the R.M. Court this morning. Our Eketahuna correspondent wires : —A very sharp shock of earthquake was felt here at 9.15 last evening, the direction being from south-west to north-east. Inspector Flamming is at the present time on a tour of inspection of the yarious schools in this districtIn an interval in the peiformance in the Theatre Royal last evening, Mr. A karman announced that the American Minstrels intended proceeding at once t-» Sydney, where a re-construction would take place. He hoped to return to New Zealand with the strongest combination which had eyer travelled the coloniee. A meeting of creditois in the estate of W. Krannigan, of Alfredton, was to have been held at Eketahuna yesterday. The debtor, however, did not put in an appearance, and the Official Assignee, lawyers, and a host of creditors returned to their homes disappointed. The meeting was adjourned till ten o'clock on Wednesday, at the Mastertyn Courthouse.

We are informed that the request of the Mauriceville settlers that an officer be placed in charge of the local station is baing carefully considered by the Railway Department, and that the decision is likely to be favourable. Mauriceville has long felt the want of a library, and with the intention of raising money to make a start in this direction, the School Committee, in conjunction with the teacher, are organising a series of entertainments, the proceeds of which are to be set aside for the purchase of books. The first will be held on Saturday, the 22nd inst, in the old schoolroom.

Art in advertising is one of the featurng, of the s — of' Ihe Mother Mary Joseph Aubert Remedies haye, through Messrs Eempthorne, Frosser & Co., issued two of the most tasteful pictorial show cards of the season. One—a portrait in delicate tints, entitled "Our American Cousin," is a particularly charming presentment, and the other—"The Hipsies' Supper," is almost equally attractive. We have to acknowledge receipt of a copy of each. The second performance ofthe American Minstrels in the Theatre Royal last evening, was witnessed by a large audience. Tbe programme, as on the previous evening, was a very interesting one, and every item was loudly applauded. The singing of Mr W. B. Cadzow vas much admired, and the comicalities of Mr Billy Akarman evoked roars ot laughter. The performance of Miss Pearl Akarman, the lady contortionist, was remarkably clever, whilst the acrobatic feats of the Connor Bros were really wonderful. The step dancing, funny skits and farces com pleted a most enjoyable ontertainment. The final performance of the Minstrels will be given this evening. Secure without delay some of these bargains in Sheetings, Single bed Sheetings syds for 2s lld,syds for 8a 6d. Double bed Sheetings syds for 8s lid, syds for 4s 6d, Crimean Sheetin?s 4yds for 2s 6d, 4yds for 2s lid, 4yds for 3a 3d, 4yds for 3s 6d, 4yds for 3s lid. These are all remarkably cheap at the Sale of Surplus Winter Stock, Te ato House, Wellington.

Secure without delay some of these bargains in Welsh flannels, 6yds for 3a lid, 6yds for 5s 6d, 6yds for 6s lid, 6yds for 7s lid, 6yds for 8a lid. Scarlet Flannels 6yds for 2s lid, 6yds for 3s lid 6yds for 5s 6d, 6yds for 7s lid, 6yds for 8s lid. All sterliug value, best maker 3 and at sale pricea. Ihe Sale of Surplus Winter Stock,Te Aro House, Wellington. Secure some of these bargains without delay, 12yds Stout Brown Holland for 2s lid, 12yds Strom; Brown Holland for 4s lid, 12yds Twilled Selicia for Is 6d, 12yds Grey Cotton Lustres tor 2s lid, 12yds Grey Cotton Lustre for 3s lid at the Sale of Surplus Winter Stock.Te Aro House, Wellington.

JSow is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer by purchasing the extraordinary bargains ia blaukets, flannels, dress goods, and thousands of other lines at Hooper's gigantic sale now on. During the next few days we shall offer still further inducements to the public to secure some of the many bargains at our gigantic sale, by turther reducing every description of winder clothing. L. J. Hooper and Co. are determined te reduce before stock-taking (which is new in full swing) their stock of men's and boy's clothing, shirts, hats, socks, braces, belts, undershirts, and underpants, fies, overcoats, mackintoshes, etc. They expect to clear out about one half of the present stock before the ena of the Jale. So look out tor bargains at Hooper's.