tipper Queon-streot, Auckland, has been rc-nanied BeJgiuau-street. The, removal of the Grey statue has been decided upon by the Auckland City Council in connection with the Queen-street tramway extension. The fctatuo is to bo placed in front of the Town Hall, at the apex ot the triaiigmlar piece of land behind the grass plot at the corner of Queen and Grey streets The death is announced! of Mr ~lcNie, one of the old pioneers of Itangitikei. Sixty-three yeans ago when there were only two shops in Wellington, Mr McNie landed ui Wellington and made his way to Stanway (Halcombe) where he resided during the past forty years. Mr McNie was on a visit to his son, at Raetihi, and on Friday last, whilst bringing in the cons he had a sudden heart attack from which he expired. He was buried at IJaetihi on Sunday. A leading Christchurch TJutehcr, in an interview, said tl<ere. was every indication of an impending beef famine. At present little beef at a price below 10s per lOOlbs was finding iis way bo. the shops. There was undoubtedly n dearth of fat cattle for exuort, and buyers were scouring the country giving prices for all descriptions of 'beef which would have astonished cattle raisers of by-gone days. A serious grass fire broke on* on Te Parae station (Wairarapa) on Monday afternoon, and fanned by a ITeavy gale spread with alarming rapidity. Largo gangs of men were out endeavouring to check tho progress of the flames and rescue stock. At a lato houiylast night tho fire was still spreading! It is feared that considerable damage will bo done. The War Relief and Emergency Fund which the Salvation Army in New Zealand are raising for the reHoT of the Belgian refugees and to help General Booth to tide over a period of exceptional anxiety, ha* now reached £4000. The Army have set themselves to raise tno,ooo. A lady whose work lies among English soldiers' wives and dependents, says that some of the poorer women ;ire feeling qmite opulent since their money comes regularly and they feel "relieved at tlie absence of the man from about the place. A house of .seven rooms in Oriental Bay, owned and occupied by Joseph Fanning, was gutted by lire early this morning (say* a Wellington wire). The whole of the contents were practically destroyed. The house was insured in the British Dominion Office for £600 and the furniture and effects in the same office for £200. For Eczema, Burns, Woiinde, Piles Chilblains, Ringworm, TJlcprs, Bruisas, and all irritable skin diseases use Remington's Derma Ointment. Price Iβ 6d, 2s 6d, and Is 6d per pot. I'he best soap to use f,,. the toilet and , skin is Remington's Derma. Antiseptic iSoap. Price la per tablet- Ad He Jests at colds who always uses "Nazol." Nothing eo pleasant, eo speedy, so sure as "Nazol" in curing Coughs and colds. Splendid for children. Is 6d per bottlo of 60 dosee. This sale parcel for 10s White muslin blouee, black sateen blouse, white underskirt, bust bodice, pair hose iu black or tan, lace or plain, remnant of ribbon. Ask for parcel No. 2p4. Satisfaction or money back from Oollinson and Ounningname, ot Palmerston North.
SA LEI Sal©! Shop lately occupied by C. M. Roes Limited. All goods below cost. Bargains in Millinery. > All new good*. ' 64-1
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Horowhenua Chronicle, 27 January 1915, Page 3
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559Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 Horowhenua Chronicle, 27 January 1915, Page 3
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