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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVII, Issue XLVII, 20 April 1912, Page 6

The French Academy of Science has had submitted to it a contrivance by which the approach of storms can be detected by "wireless" at a distance of 300 miles. The invention is adapted for use on board of ships.

The King in a letter to the rector of Downham, Essex, acknowledging an intimation that Mrs Brooks, of Downham. had reached her 100 th birthday, says that, owing to the great number of centenarians who have been brought to His Majesty's notice, it has been found desirable to require the production or :v birth certificate.

Aviation is going to be a great feature of this year's French army manoeuvres. Upwards of 100 aeroplanes are to take par and the operations generally will be on a big scale. The War Office authorities state that 13 divisions of infantry and cavalry, and 150 batteries of artillery will participate in the manoeuvres.

General Ho has landed at Swatow, at the head of 3000 rebellious Canton«ee troops. The commanders of the British, American, and Japanese warships jointly requested an interview with General Ho, but he refused to hold any communication with them. Marines were thereupon sent to guard the foreign Consulates. Local troops occupy the police stations. The leaders of the invading force demand the payment of a heavy indemnity and transportation to Canton, as the conditions of their evacuation to the city. The Chamber of Commerce refuses to entertain these proposals, and hostilities between the Cantonese and the local troops are imminent.

ASTERS! Oysters! Oysters! Just s arrived ; splendid condition. —Tasmanian Supper Rooms, Bridge-st. OST, Thursday afternoon, probably I by Gay's Stables, 2 Sovereigns, Silver, and an Account. Reward.—Mrs Bunny, Collingwood-street. O Books received this week at Alf. Robinson's, Bookseller. WOMAN of Babylon," by Hocking, 6d edition, at Alf. Robin>ETTY Trevor," by George de > Thorn e Vaizey, 6d edition, at Alf. Robinson's. TEW 6d. Editions by Baroness Orczy, I Annie Swan, Oxenham, Griffiths, etc.. at Alf. Robinson's, Bookseller. "■HE Ordinary Man and the Extra- . ordinary Thing," Harold Begbie's ■ait-si. price 3s 6d ; posted 3s 9d; from _\"i. Robinson, Bookseller. YSTERS arrived by Pateena, 6d dozen. No 'phone, no delivery, no booking.—Mrs Burton, Cafe de Paris "upper Rooms. ISH and Chips, also Oyster Fritters, sold hot-over the counter. No plates let out.—Cafe de Paris Supper Rooms, Bridge-street. URE Margai-ine, N.Z. produce, sweet and wholesome, for pastry, scones, and all culinary purposes. lOd lb. —Stewart and Co., Nile-st., Agents. EARSON'S MAGAZINE, reduced, to hand. BUNNY AND CO. CYCLISTS! Just arrived—Tyres, Lamps, Cycles, alid Sundries, specially made for N.Z. roads.—Manks, Direct Importer, Hardy-street. Repairs by experienced workmen; latest appliances at Manks', 95 Hardy-street, where the good tyres 'ILL the person who. removed the Lawn ' Mower from the Nelson Croquet Club Court, kindly return the same at once. C. H. COOTE, Hon. Sec. RICHMOND HORTICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. Oddfellows' Hall, Richmond. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, April 26th and 27th.

Rare Display of FLOWERS, FRUIT, VEGETABLES, AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITS. SALE OF PLAIN AND FANCY GOODS. Tea Rooms. Sweet Stall. Music and Competitions each Evening. Tickets Is. TUST ALL RIGHT" ! Superior I Dressing Combs 6d, Circular Mirrors Is, Hair Brushes Is, Is' 6d, 2s 6d Novels now 9d, Rubber Heels 9d and Is, 300-page Pads Is, good Alarm Clocks 4s 6d, Footballs from 4s "6d, Dental Brushes Is 6d, Dolls 6d, Whips 6d, Birthuay Books Is 6d, 36 high-class Post Cards 2s 6d. See Display To-night.— "Novelties," 96 Hardy-street. N.Z.R. NOTICE TO MERCHANTS, CARRIERS, ETC. NELSON RAILWAY WHARF. ON and after MONDAY, April 22nd, IP'2, the hours of work on the Nelson RaTTway Wharf will be as under : Daily (except Saturday)—B a.m. to 12 noon ; and 1.0 p.m. to 5.0 p.m. Saturday—B.o a.m. to 12 Noon. Goods will only be received and dp liver'd v/i'thin the above mentioned lioi-rs. This will not apply to perishable goods arriving at Port by Train on Saturday Afternoons. BY ORDER. District Office, Nelson, April 18, 1912. •