INTERESTING ITEMS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 16 July 1907, Page 2

INTERESTING ITEMS.

Friday night next is the (late fixed for the next railway progressive euchre party ami dance in the Brougham street hall. I'iayers are requested to note that the town clock's chimes at eight o'clock will set the bal roiling. Boors open a quarter of an hour earlier. Saturday, July 20th, marks the close of the verse competition inaugurated by Mr E. May, baker, New Plymouth, who offers a cash prize of a guinea tor the best six-line verse on the theme Bet out in the advertisement elsewhere. A considerable number of verses have illready come to hand, and the competition promises to be a most interesting one. The names of competitors will not be divulged to the judge until after the prize has been awarded; each verse will therefore be judged on its merits. PeUcw's gre.it clean-sweep tale of drapery, clothing, millinery, etc., is attracting large numbers each day. Bargains are still to he had in plenty, and to those who want lo economise the sate affords a great opportunity.

The Taranaki Education Board's architect invites tenders, to close at the Board's office on the 20th inst., for removal of a residence at Egmont Village. The ' secretary of the Oakum CoOperative Dairy Company invites applications for the position of manager tf the company's Pefone and Tiinaru creameries. Applications close on 27th July.

Mr F. Messenger invites tenders, to close on _27th inst., for installing elaotric light at the New Plymouth Hobpital. Supporters of the Drivers' Union in Taranaki are requested to attend a meeting at the Town Hall, New Plymouth, on Wednesday evening. Mr A. Collins, labor organiser, will be present to conduct the meeting.

Morey and Son's great triumphant winter sale is the talk of every household, and the prices are as hard to match as the goods. low prices and top quality to-day. Take along your cash and return home with a parcel and entire oaisfacion.

Mr Newton King advertises an unreserved sale of furniture to be held on Friday, 20th inst., on account of Mrs Henry firay at her residence, Cater/iam Lodge, Carrington Road, near the Recreation Ground. This is a first-class lot of furniture of superior manufacture, several of the articles being English made. The piano is a very, superior instrument, nearly new, and ' cost 100 guineas.

Area's busy cash provision store in Brougham street is busier than ever. Tt is tl u , pi-icos and quality of the goods that, draws trade, and the proprietors of this store are becoming noted for excellent quality and light prices for cash. Attention is directed to their replace advertisement appearing elsewhere re seed potatoes, vegetable and K. Wnodliousp, sharebroker, reports that Talisman Consolidated shares are rising rapidly, sales taking place vester>lay from ,C2 Os !)d to C2 3s (id. he has been strongly recommending these shares to investors for two weeks past, and again recommends at the advanced price. Investors cannot do belter than buv these shares on the fa-e of the excellent ore being won. wliieli is improving in value in the lower levels. A new reef of nigh value has just ho-n struck in the eleventh level.

Any farmer or speculator seeking a investment or a farm that cannot fail in be a good money-earner should read I lie. advertisement on page three from R. Woodhouse. The farms advertised are handy-sized, well watered, and are to be sold at bedrock figures. These farms arc only on the market for four days, until Friday next. Early application is therefore absolutely essential. A limited number of shares in Moa Petroleum Co. are offered at a small premium. This should appeal to investors, as this company is on the same footing, and has similar prospects to the Tuglewood Petroleum Co. Full particulars on application to R Woodhouse, sharebroker.