NEWS IN BRIEF.

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XLVIII, Issue 7339, 16 February 1920, Page 3

NEWS IN BRIEF.

Rain fell for several hours yesterday morning with the result that pastures and crops have been further improved.

A Sydney message states that the deadlock in regard to the shipping strike continues. No steps have been taken to arrange a further conference with Mr Hughes.

Toys! Toys! In endiess variety at all prices at the Toy Depot— Wool lams, the Strand. *■

We give full measure of the best drugs, regarcllesss of cost, in all medicines, the secret of better resultsiat A. J. Mirnelees, Chemist and Optician.

Advice from Newcastle states that the Ihumata has sailed for Auckland,

According to Paris reports the Allies have decided to release all Austrian foreign secursties,aggregating 25O,OOO,QOOfrancs.

Farmers should always use my Special Cow Ointment. There is nothing better. Price, Is —J Wrigley, Chemist.

Thermometers—Clenical Thermometers — Dairy Thermometers —Incubator Thermometers, Barometers, and Hydrometers obtainable from A. J. Mirrielees, Chemist and Optician, A Paris message states that a serious is reported §at Fiume. A Sydney message says that Mr Holman is conducting a campaign in his own electorate by aeroplane. Birthday Cakes. Wedding cakes and all classes of smal goods are a specialty at F. H Hammond's Icelma Face Cream and Shampoos, also Methylated Spirits and Nadco Dyes in all shades to be had now at A. J. Mirrielees, Chemist and Optician.

The Tasmanian Government is purchasing two vessels to maintain a regular service with the mainland. Congoleum, squares and by the yard. —Goo.! selection at Phillips Furniture Warehouse, Strand. Just a few lines of old stock left to clear at old prices. Bull Durham is 3d, All Arms is 4d Desert Gold is 3d, Gold Pouch Us 6d doz. bags. Loose cigarette tobacco. — At Len Norris, Elite Hairdressing Saloon. A message from Brisbane says there have been 27 deaths from influenza on Thursday Island. Japan is erecting a powerful wireless station at Fukushima in order to relieve the congestion in wireless communication on the present Japanese installations.