INTERESTING ITEMS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 7 December 1907, Page 2

INTERESTING ITEMS.

The examination for junior national scholarships, etc., will be held iu the Courteiuiy-strvct school instead of in the Technical School, as previously intimated. in his replace advertisement on page 1, Mr. C. ii. Major, laud agent, Hawera, gives particulars of a 200-acre dairy farm, which can be secured for £GO cash. Sec Mr. J. Barry's advertisement on page 1 for details relative to spectacles for sun-glare. He intimates that parcels will be sent free to any address. Messrs. Webster Bros, notify the entries for their regular sale at the Omata yards on Friday next. Included in the stock listed are some choice dairy cows, Jersey heifers, and a Shorthorn., bull. Sale at 12.30 as usual. Entries for the cycling events, school boys' half-mile handicap, and youths' mile handicap iu connection with the Eltham Axemen's Carnival close on Tuesday next. Attention is directed to the replace advertisement of McJSwen Bros., boot manufacturers and importers, which appeal's in this issue. In summer footwear they have articles llutt appeal to ovcry--0110.

Murton and Co., ironmongers, notify l hat their premises have been let, anil that the whole of tlie stock remaining must be cleared regardless of cost before Christmas. There will be great bargains for all who call—but call early. The earlier you call, the better the bargain. «'«i*SD Mr. K. Wondhouse writes us that today is the closing day for applications for shares in Tairua Golden Hills. This is a really good mining venture and one that presents a certain rise in shares. Tlie New Zealand Herald of Thursday reports that 2 tons of stone from this claim won 12oz of gold. Mr. Woodliouse has an advertisement relating to above on page 2 of this issue.

That good-value stove, that store for holiest, dependable goods—The Rashis crammed full of men's and boys' stylish clothing for Christmas. They are clothing specialists, and they only sell men's and boys' wear. Therefore they've a much better chance of seeing von get good value in your clothing than they would if they kept everything from a needle to an anchor. They don't sell needles, they don't sell anchors, but tliey do sell clothing, and sell ii well, too. Try them for your Christmas suit. You'll be satisfied.

Mr. Woodlionse. shnrebroker, writes us that lie considers lie has found a sure investment tluit will give a large capital rise. The investment is the Wallaroo and Monntn copper mine. These shares have fallen in sympathy with the fall ill copper, from Cti life to £1 15s "per share. This company made a net profit of £i.'J2,UB last year with copper averaging CS7 per ton, and at last balance Cilsi December. 10(1(11 bail assets aliove liabilities of £201,305. The sum of Ui.nflO.OOO has been paid in dividends alone. Willi copper at the present price, some smaller mines must surely close, decreasing the supply. With an increasing demand for copper, the price will certainly again approach its late rates iiiid naturally restore confidence in copper shares generally. Mr. Wood-lion-c fonsiilers this is an opportunity of n_ lifetime to capitalists, and invites iminiry. for lull information and copy of balance-sheets and reports, which he has at his .nffice.