Miss M. E. James has been elected chairman of the Bethnal Green Board of Guardians. She is the only woman chairman of any guardians' board in London, and there is only one other in England. Sir David Gill, who lectured at the hall of tho Royal Society of Arts recently, said that it had been proved that there wore at least two great swarms of stars. It was as if there were two queen bees, he said, each accompanied by surrounding bees. It appeared as if these two swarms were engaged in passing through each other coming from nearly opposite directions. BUYING A 'PIANO. . During our Annual Balance this month, we arc prepared to offer terms ■of payment even more advantageous than the very liberal and exceptional terms wo extend in the ordinary course of business. 'Die Broadwood, the Koniscli, tho Lipp, and the Steimvay—four great Pianos. The Dresden I'iano Companv, Ltd. M. >T. Brookes, North Island Manager.—Advt. Mr. Charles George Barrington, C.8., died on April 22, at tho age of 83. Mr. Barrington had a distinguished career as a Civil Servant. He entered the Treasury in 18-1S and afterwards was private secretary lo Lord Falincrston and Earl Kusscll. He was subsequently appointed auditor of the Civil List, and was assistant secretary to tho Treasury when he Tetired. Special Concessions, which are very advantageous to Sewing-machino buyers, nro being •offered bv 11. OSCAR HEWETT AND, CO., LTD., 5G Cuba Street, on all bowing machines. A largo stock of high-grade machines to select from. Full particu ars on application cither by calling, Phone 520, or letter. Tho very best value that is obtainable , fot money.' \
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Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1150, 10 June 1911, Page 5
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274Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1150, 10 June 1911, Page 5
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