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Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 718, 14 January 1903, Page 3

Something new in mines is reported from British Columbia, where a natural soap mine has been discovered. It is asserted that 275 tons of soap have been taken from this mine, which is to be “ manipulated ” by the inevitable syndicate.

Thero was recently, it will bo remembered, a heated controversy in Glasgow as to whether women were to be allowed to serve at liquor bars. It was not a new question by any means. We notice (writes the Westminster Gazette) that at the annual dinner of the Glasgow Trades House recently, Mr Bonar Law read a number Gf extracts dealing with old Glasgow, and ono of these stated that in the year 1640 the General Assembly passed a decree that " for the general downbeating of sin ” women were not to be allowed to serve in taverns, but only iron and boys. Nothing new under the sun. One thing every lady requires is a dainty stylish Lace Collar. Scores of designs to select from, direct from the manufacturer, and the b;st value we lave ever offered.—C. RDSIE AND CO.

IN THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED WILLIAM KING, Of Makauri, Timber Merchant. * LL PERSONS indebted to the doceased ore requested to pay the amounts owing, and all persons having claims against the deceased are requested to lodge the same forthwith, at the deceased’s office, at Makauri, addressed to the Executors. W. SIEVWRIGHT, Solicitor to the Executors. Gisborne, January dth, 1003. holy trinity church. THE ANNUAL BARDEN FETE Will be held on THURSDAY, 12th FEBRUARY, 1903 Instead of January 15th, as previously notified-