Something in the way of-a record was established by the Globo Fishing Club tit Auckland, when o<or 1000 fish were caught during the day, from a point off Tiri. The club left tho Hallway Wharf nt 9.15 a.m., and returned at 5.30 in the evening. Although only four hours were spent in fishing, the catch was phenomenal, and was distributed amongst about forty-five membure, all of whom were loaded .with fish. The majority of tlio fish were selinappor, Although yellow tail ranging from six inches to a foot in length were caught—Auckland "Star." Pnssers-by in the north-east corner of Cathedral Square, Christchurch. had their attention attracted by a. gathering of men in eager conference- in the alleyway alongside the Grand Theatro (stales tho "Sun"), lnvoatifjntioiis revealed the.fact that it was iv meeting; of private.tasi-cab proprietors, and the object of the gathering was to discuss and decide upon the amount to be charged the contending parties-licensed victuallers,and Prohibitionists—for tho use of cars at the poll on April 10. A price was unanimously agreed upon, and it was unanimously decided Hint they should all "stand tonether" and accept nothing less than tho figure agreed on for tho day's work. There are- between 75 and SO private taxicab proprietors, and if the men get what they have decided to ask someone will biiv'e to pay « cheque Approximating four figures. Ladies, do not wear out your beautiful summer clothes on the old antiquated washboard; Let "NO KUBBING" Laundry Help and ."GOLDEN RULE" Soap do the work and oblige. Wellington grocers,.— Advt.
For a pleasing choice from a Largo Stock of Light or Heavy Texture Shirts at ss. lid. to 13s, 6d., visit Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street,—Advt
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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 143, 12 March 1919, Page 6
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283Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 143, 12 March 1919, Page 6
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