INTERESTING ITEMS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 232, 24 September 1908, Page 3

INTERESTING ITEMS.

Messrs. E. J. Carthew and Co. advertise particulars of two good farm properties. iSee advertisement on page I. 'Messrs. Okcy, Son and Arnold ate now showing an exceptionally choice line of fancy clocks. These clocks may be seen in the show windows. Any one of these would make an acceptable present. The prices are particularly low. The Hospital Board invites tenders for carting broken metal from ihe county crusher at Waiwakaiho to t.'ie hospital. The Borough Council invite tenders, to close to-morrow (Friday) for grazing rights for one year of part of the racecourse reserve.

The Mortgage, Loan and Agency Co., of which Mr. E. P. Webster is the secretary, is prepared to receive money on deposit in sums of £SO and upwards, bearing interest at 5 per cent. The Elliot Road Board insert an advertisement re proposed special loan. A meeting of ratepayers will be held at the Public Hall, Westown, on October 10th, to consider the proposal. The official opening of the Esplanade extension will take place this afternom at 3 o'clock. The public is cordially invited. The Garrison Band will attend. Afternoon tea will Ibe procurable on the ground. Ainlmry Bros.' millinery display is as charming" as a spring garden. Every day there will be a change of display. Patrons are requested to visit the premises early and select. The show will be more comprehensive than ever. The attention of members of the Fitzroy Bowling, Tennis, and Croquet Club is directed to an advertisement convening the annual general meeting for t»niglit (Thursday). As matters of very great importance will be brought forward, it is hoped that there will be a full attendance of members. OLYMPTA SKATIXG RWK. To-night will be the crowning event of the rinking season, and everything is being done to make the carnival to-nig'it a monstrous success. The Drill Hall is decorated with goTgeons colors and bunting, and the sweet music from the bawl and the arrangement of the pr> gramme of events should draw a large number of spectators. A very enjoyable evening should ensue.

THE TAb'KKRIKS. For excellent music the Xew Plylnonlh '-Talkeries." in Devon street, Ins become quite renowned. The proprietor has set himself out to eater for the wants of all who delight; in fir-t----nrade musical and talking records. In addition to the 10,000 now in stock may be found all the latest and best approved talking machine.; direct from the depots of the inventors. There are machines and records to suit all pockets. One of the latest machines is called the "Klingsor." This machine is in t'ne shape of a handsome cabinet anil produces the records fn the most faithful manner. A zither is affixed to the midline s« that a delightful accompaniment may be played by hand to any of the records. Tn addition to I his the machine is so constructed that any volume of sound—from the faintest whisper to the full blast of a brass band mav be had by sim-ply regulating a number of stops. Anyone desirim.' <o hear the records on any of the machines need onlv call and state' their desi'V. Country people who will be busy on the firms for the next six months should procure a talking machine and records. i lit!'" amusement during the evenings will make the hard work go move smoothly.