SECOND EDITION

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3911, 12 September 1891, Page 2

SECOND EDITION

Four miles of water race are beip constructed by the Wairarapa Soutl County Council at Dry River.

The Stockowners List for North Wairarapa was finally revised in the R.M, Court this morning, and passed without objection, Dr Newman's opinion of the Public Works Staement is that it is like the proverbial schoolboy's wash, because for every work propsed there was a little " lick" and a great deal of " promise." Inspector Drummond informs us that the small rental cf the Kaiwhata country leased to Mr H. Nitz is not in consequeuoo of the rabbits, but owing to the inferior quality of the land. A very excellent portrait of the children who took part in the recent performance of "Cinderella" is on view in the window of Mr T. E. Prioe, photographer. Mr E. J. Searl, who recently took over the Star Hotel, has made several important alterations for the convenience and comfort of his customers, and now intends thoroughly draining the premises. Tenders for the work are invited, to close on Monday next, the 14th inst. The following reply has been received from the Hon J. Bryce to the requsiition from his constituents:—l am deeply sensible for the manner my late constituents are standing by me, but it is useless to stand, as I ahould not teel able to re-enter the House while the censure is uncancelled.

A petition has been largely signed by the principal settlers of the PahiatuaMakuri district praying the Government to assist them in making'abridge across the Tiraumaa River at the Ngaturi, Ngaturi-Aohanga, and the Makuri Valley Roads. The petition was presented jesterday by Mr Hogg, M.H.R. "The Mikado" opened to a large attendance at the Opera House, Wellington, last night. Applause was frequently bestowed, and there were quite a number of re-calls. Williamson's Juvenile Opera Company is evidently popular in the capital city. Mr L.J. Lohr, the manager in advance, leaves this afternoon for Napier and Gisborne to prepare for seasons there. Murdook M'Kenzie was charged In the R. W. Court this morning before Coloner Boberts, K.M., and Messrs J. Gardinel and B. Boys J.P.'s, with forging the name of J. Duckett to several road Board receipts. Tho Bench, after hearing the evidence, reserved its decision till Monday.

Hooper and Company announce the arrival of their first shipments for the season which is now being opened up at the Bon Marche. Every department will be fully stocked with all the latest fashions and charming millinery, English and French flowers, hats and bonnets, fashionable mantles and jackets, the newest styles, designs and materials for dresses, new prints, muslins, delains, new laces, ribbons, gloves, parasols, &c, &c

The Bon Marche haß always held the reputation fur the nicest assortment of new goods at the opening of the season, and Hooperjand Company are determined to offer the public such a choice this season as will eclipse everything in the district.