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Auckland Star, Volume XLII, Issue 140, 14 June 1911, Page 4

A correspondent Si the "Wanganui Chronicle" writes as follows:—In the year IS7O, I was lodging near Government House, Auckland and one dark , night, about nine o'clock a pile of 1500 cases of kerosene, which had been temporarily stowed for safety a few hun I dred yards away in the middle of a small I grass paddock, was set on fire by some miscreant. Some of _ hurried down to see the blaze, but to onr great surprise we found that practically there was no blaze whatever. The smoke engendered, however, was indescribably dense. Sometimes when a tin 'burst, there was a lurid flash upwards of a few j feet only. It took some hours to ex- | haust the pile. This goes to show that, unless intimately mixed with the oxygen of the air, oil will not blaze. While the question of the Vacuum Oil Co.'s Stores is before the public, it may bo useful to know that whatever might happen through the possible burning of the shed, the oil itself in mass is not a danger." At Meikle's you can buy ] doz skeins Peri lustre for 9d; hat pins that were 3d for Id each; souvenir Coronation brooches and lockets, detachable, 1/6 each.— (Ad.) Every plug and tin of Royal Standard tobacco bears the union label. No connection with the combine.- 1 --(Ad.) Bridgman and Bridgman, op. Town all, Queen-street, commence a great clearance sale of the whole of their immense stock of drapery and clothing tomorrow (Thursday) morning; the stock is greatly reduced in price, and buyers wiil find attractive bargains in all departments.— (Ad.) Our wing bargains, great success; everybody delighted, they simply fly out at 1/, 1/6; usual price 3/6 to 10/. —David Meikle and Co. — (Ad.) Be informed! That our hat department can furnish you with the most up-to-date styles in any class of hat. — Geo. Fowlds,'Ltd.— (.-id.) Our smart millinery. We have decided to sell at a discount; select while the assortment is complete. Trimmed hats from 7/11. At David Meikle and Co.'s.—(Ad.) Grace of carriage, sweetness of temper, and lightness of step from wearing WarI ner's popular rust-proof corsets.—(Ad.) Our Harris Tweeds, so smart for Norfolks, are now reduced from 15/6 dress length to 9/11; 13/6 dress to 0/11. Do not miss them.—David Meikle and Co.— (Ad.) Don't argue! Try- it yourself. Royal Standard tobacco is the best.— (Ad.) Fruit trees, their foes and friends. Read the "Farmer" Fruit Number. On sale everywhere. "Value is the great summing-up word— it comprehends everything in the scale of companion. See our value in boys' suits.—Geo. Fow!d«, Ltd.—(Ad.) Our delaine blouses were 0/0, now 3/11; our blouse lengths were 2/3, now 1/0; velveteens in all shades, 1/, 1/(1, 1/1 i, 2/3, 2/0 to 3/6, You get them cheaper at Meikle's Valu House, Queen- , street,— CAd_