INTERESTING ITEMS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 6, 1 February 1909, Page 3

INTERESTING ITEMS.

I In- li'uli standard quality | s s ui . 'maintained at Veale's grocery establish incut, I lira ire Royal buildings. Else _ » icic this iirin inserts a replace adver tisciiicnt. , Jhe talkcries," Devon Street East reports n brisk business in talking uia (.'limes, case nii'l cylinder records, etc. ) "'."'"'t' |jie months of December and Jau [ "'"''J' l ' l '' slui 'ks have been replenish I . tli'' very latest, direct from tin inauiitactuiers. Tile new records an [ v,u '''d anil all tastes may be suit I ', c -' s " lls interested should call at , ■' I lie Talkcries;' and hear a lew sclec j lions. I U aitara West Road Hoard in j serts a llotici' re rates. . Messrs. E. Cirilliths and Co. announce to farmers and others that their stocks of Sutton's seeds this year are better than ever. Particulars in replace advertisement on page 1, Kirkealdic and Stains' great summer sale is proceeding. Particulars arc advertised. j ' An advertisement in this issue that especially appeals to us these hot days is that of the New Zealand Clotliiu<i Factory. This linn, ever foremost with linst what is required has prepared for the present spell with an attractive selection of suitable attire for men ill search of comfort. Despite the fact that the value of property depreciated considerably in other centres of the Dominion in 1!)0S il spenlks well for the soundness of New Plymouth property it has not fallen one per cent., and with the present prospects of the ha.oour, petroleum, dairying, and other industries we can expect a forward movement of prosperity at any moment. Also, there has been a keen demand for houses for sonic considerable time, and with every appearance of its continuing. It is impossible for anyone to go wrong by securing freehold at the port, ami it would be good policy to make enquiries as regards prices and terms of the sections in the Paritutu township without delay, there being only thirty sections ill this estate for disposal. Arrangements are proceeding for the 'At Home of the St. Maiiy's Church choir at Mr. Sole's grounds, Aotea, on Thursday next, and, given tine weather, the promoters should liavo a splendid attendance. The function has been organised to raise funds for certain lieeessaiy improvements to the organ at St. Mary's. It was to have been held some time ago, but various local entertainments interfered, and it had to lie postponed indefinitely. Now the committee has decided to carry it out without fail on Thursday next, and should the weather be inclement the At Home ivjll be held in St. Mary's Hall, and an indoor musical programme given. The Garrison En ml has, with usual kindness, promised to contribute to the al fresco entertainment an excellent programme ol music, and there will be afternoovi tea dispensed free to all visitors. AV sweet stall, at which various home-made dainties will be available, is also being j arranged. It is requested that those I wiio are contributing refreshments will leave them at Mrs. Devenisli's, in York 1 crracc, or at St. Mary's Hall, in each case before noon on Thursday, so that i they may be collected and taken up to the grounds in .good time. Members of the Equitable Building Society of New Plymouth (First and Second Groups) are notified that subscriptions will be due and payable today (Monday), at the Secretary's 'office, Currie-street, from !) a.m. to 12.30, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. to !) i).ni.— Advt. For the close muggy weather of our hottest month, February, just look in at White's sale, and run over the very nice assortment of white neglige shirts showing in a big range of sizes and patterns. The superior quality shown are usually os (id and 5s lid, but at this special opportunity of the season they are onlv 4s lid each. Ainbury Bros.' windows and store an now full nf dainty holiday apparel ami seasonable furnishings, men's and boys' holiday suits, hats, etc. Customers art invited to inspect san?°. Style and value right.—Advt. THE FITZIiOY SUBURB. . Fitzro.v is rightly acknowledged as the leading suburb of New Plymouth and always must be. lliglit on tfie main "road, with its fine modern residences, 'and trim gardens, wide, well-kept •streets, and close proximitv to a splen'did sandy beach, it appears pretty ccr'tain that in the near future handy allotment* will be unprocurable except at 'prohibitive prices. A very fine block 'called "Shuttleworth's" has been sub'divided into .'l7 roomy sections, and 'will be offered at public auction by 'Messrs. Iv. A. Nolan and Co. on 17tli 'February. For the convenience of the public the sale will be held in their 'at S o'clock ill the evening. Take a •stroll out and have a look at the estate. '—Advt. WIUTAKEU'S NEW STORE. The grocery business conducted for some veal's past in the shop next the Criterion Hotel by the late Mr. .1. Whitaker is now established in a new home, oil the corner of Devon and biardet streets, opposite the Melbourne Clothing Company. Mr. W. Whitaker, better known as "Wally," is in charge, and he should be able to introduce some features that will commend the store to grocery-purchasers, lie has had recently some experience with the progressive and well-known big grocery and provision firm of Wnrdell Bros, in Wellington. and the "points" picked up there, with his Ideal knowledge, should enable him to forge ahead a bit. Tiie new shop is well situated, conveniently fitted, and the shelves are well lilled with a fresh stock of all the usual lines to be found ill a well-conducted modern grocery store. Considerable alterations have had to be made to the interior of the building to meet the, requirements of the trade, and the store, though hardly out of the renovators' hands, is now open for business. One of the principal tenets of the store in trading will be to hold fast to quality in the merchandise otl'ercd. and never to misrepresent. tiie goods in the slightest degree. All provision-dealers have practically the same advantage;! in buying. Bents, lighting, and tiie cost of help are about the same under given To , make headway in the race for business, attention must be paid to the selling cud. This will be done here.