SECOND EDITION.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4146, 23 June 1892, Page 3

SECOND EDITION.

Dr. Luoas, who is on a lecturing tour of the colony in the tomperanoe interests, has definitely arranged to visit Mastor ton on Sunday, July Brd, and Tuesday, July 6th. The Theatre Royal has been ongaged for those datea, and it is proposed to hold a monster demonstration.

Another petition in favor of the extension of the franchise to women lias been forwarded to the Women's Christian Tomporancß Union from iketaliuua.

An application is to be m.ue to the Government to send tho Hine-noi (now on her way to Kaipara) in search of tho schooner Louie, which is overdue from Lyttelton.

Down the South Island the other day «a wcll-kaown counsol, examining the plaintiff in a breach of promise case, inquired of her; "Was tho defendant's air, when he promised to marry you, pesfectly serious, or one of lovity and L.. Jocularity ?" The complainant replied: *jf "If you please, sir, it was all ruffled with him running his hands through it." "You misapprehend my meaning," said the counsel. " Was this promise made in utter sincerity ?"" No, sir. it was made in the washhou.o," replied the plaintiff, amid roars of laughter.

The nursery and gardens of Mr James Swne.ot the Waipima, Masterton, which were visited by our representative this morning, present a very attractive appearance, the plants generally looking fine and very healthy. Amongst the flowering Bhruba the camelias and chrysanthemums callfor special mention, Mr Stone having no less than forty difforent varieties of the latter tavorite flower,andit will be remembered that at the recent show he carried everything boforo him with his exhibits, Some fine specimens of the pinus insignia, macrocarpa and. another shelter tree known as the eleganßare to be seen, this latter being especially recommended by Mr Stone as about tho best all-round abelter tree—quick growing and very hardy.whiie at the same time it does not interfere in any way with tho growth of fruit trees which may be planted rear at hand. A splendid variety of apple, plum, walnut, and other fruit trees looking very strong and healthy are on hand, ready hi be transplanted, while at the <£ same time. Mr Stone informs us that a ™ special order (the first this Beason) will arrive in a few days. A few specimens of the Japaneso plums of eaoh variety and some selected currants and gooseberries will bo included,

Cable messages to Melbourne papers, which were not forwarded to New Zealand,Btate that on tbe 2nd inst, J. Slavin, brother to F. P. Slavin, defeated Con Eioidan at the Ormonde Club in nineteen rounds, and that on the name night W. Murphy.ex-lightweightchampion.touaht a draw with Johnny Murphy at the Pacific Athletic Club, San Franoißco. Thirty-two rouud! wero fought before the referee's decision was given. We. wish to draw the attention of our reaaers to an error made in Tuesday's ißaue re the Greytown Arbor D»y Ball, in which we stated danca for this event would be Leap Year ones. It should have read the extrat will be Leap Year ones. We might mention that, the musio in tho hands of Mr M. B. Varnham will be supplied by a Quadrille Band, including eight brass instruments.

Mr Thoman who hw now retired from the more active work of the prizo ling, has opened a clobs for the tuition uf boxing iu Masterton, and will be prepared to receive an unlimited numberoi pupils. Mr league is stated i to be a thoroughly capable eiponent of the " noble art," and anyone wishing to improve in tho " science" could not do jitter than consult him.

Orders for tho following wonderful Bargain Parctls will receive prompt, attention and tho goods be duly forwarded to any address, carriage paid, by' parcel post' on receipt of the am cunt in cheques, postal notes bank notes, or money orders, addressed to James Moitb.Te Aro House, Wellington, Parcel No I—Consists of drees length of superior Melton Cloth, in navy bine, marone.orown, gray, fawn, green or blaok, 2 yds body lining, 4yds skirt lining, 2 doz buttons to matcn, 1 yard Velveteen for trim. ming.'priut or gingham apron. The whole lot carriage paid for one guinea, Te Aro House, Wilington. ParcemNo 2—Contains 6yds twilled flannelette 6yds colonial flannel in white Sheand or Orkney, 12yds stout Dacca calico, i honeycomb towels, 6jds stout white heeling, Tho lot carriage paid for 25b. Te Aro House, Wellington.-Anvr