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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9083, 25 February 1908, Page 8

The Nelson Creek Dredging Co.’s old dredge on the West Coast has been destroyed by fire. A movement; is on foot in Hastings to induce Govearmnent to acquire land in the Waimarama Estate to form a health resort and watering place. A New Plymouth telegram reports that, owing to the rain, there are poor prospects for the baud contest garden party this afternoon, and the gouud will bo heavy for the Athletic Championship Meeting to-morow. Mr J. B. Hiue, who contested the Patea seat at the last general election, has been selected as Opposition candidate for the Stratford seat at next general election. Timaru Borough Council received nine tenders for the erection of the library for which Mr Oaruegia granted £3OOO. The lowest tender was £2940 and the Council propose to accept this. The Premier addressed an immense audience at Whangarei ‘last night and said that Government never proposed in any single law to take away the freehold from the farmer and never intended to propose it. Government would pay this year to the Public Works Fund £BBO,OOO aud still have £770,000 to commence next financial year. Auckland reports that a fourroomed house, owned and occupied by Mr Thomas Eodda, was totally desroyed by fire at Whitiauga at about 10 ‘o’clock on Sunday night. The occupants who were all in bed had a narrow escape. The fire is said to have originated in a defective oil heater, which had been left alight in the kitchen for the purpose of keeping hot some food for a sick child. Mrs Rodda, who was severely burnt in trying to save some of the effects, had to he taken to the hospital for medical treatment. In order to introduce ourselves in a practical manner we are going to offer the residents of Martou aud district for the next 14 days some real genuine bargains. A visit to onr establishment will convince you we mean business. E. Lloyd & Go., successors to J. McEldowney.* You can save money. Men’s strong cotton shirts 2s 6d, boys Is 6d, panamas reduced to 12s 6d, saddle tweeds all wool 7s lid, strong dark tweed suits 20s, boys tailor suits 3s (!d, Roslyu knit socks lOd, seamless Merino socks 6d, Merino underpants Is lid, large white handkerchiefs 2s Idl, the dozen.—Neal’s end of Season Clearing Sale, Feilding. No one need suffer from indigestion. Take Pearson’s Pepto-chlor. All chemists Is, 2s 6d and 4s.

rpo THE ELECTORS OP MANAWATU. Ladies & Gentlemen— Believing that ray pact services as your representative in Parliament have been reasonably acceptable, I therefore announce myse his a candidate for the Manawatu Seat at the ensuing Genera! Election, and respectfully solicit a renewal of your confidence at the poll. Yours faithfully, JOHN STEVENS. THE JROGA D E B O PRIVATE HOTEL, WELLINGTON. Good Table. Good Booms. Good Beds, Electric Lifts & Electric Lights. Chaeges Modebate. Meals all Houiis