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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 5 February 1913, Page 7

Bush fires have been very frequent lately in the back country of the North Island.

The death of Gladys Sykes, aged 20 years, occurred suddenly at her parents' residence, .33 Fitzherbert street, Petone, on Saturday afternoon, says the N.Z. "Times." The deceased had been in normal health, and beyond from slight headaches had madfe.no complaint. Soon after 4 o'clock on Saturday deceased was noticed to appear unwell by a lodger, who asked her if she would like some brandy. Deceased declined, but later asked for some. Her father was called and a teaspoonful of brandy administered, but deceased after taking it collapsed. A post mortem examination was held by Dr Harding on Monday, and at the inquest held hy the district coroner (D r A. McArthur) the medical testimony was to the effect that deceased died from pneumonia. Dr Harding further stated that had a feeble* heart, and that it was quite possible for persons to'be suffering from pneumonia without realising the presence of the disease. A verdict was recorded in accordance with the niedical evidence. . .

GRAMOPHONES AND RECORDS. I These should be purchased from the Dresden Piano Company, Ltd. That firm guarantees to supply only the very best gramophones and the very latest records. You are dealing with responsible people who are large and advantageous importers. The Gramophones sold by The Dresden are of distinctly superior quality at remarkably reasonable rates. They include "The Cinch," "The Excello," "The Austral," "The Zealand," "The Monarch Senior," "The . Brunswick," "The Melba," "The' Oak Library Grand," and, other leading makesi' The prices are from £4 to £JO. New Records, from 3s 6d eaeh., veach The Dresden every mail. The stock in eludes songs by Melba, Tetrazzini, Kirkby Lunn, Clara Butt, Caruso; and vocal duets ,trios, quartettes, and recitations by every artist of note. Then; there are instrumental solos by eminent players, and Band music toy the .most famous bands. Visitors are welcomed at The Dresden Gramophone Room in Wellington. They can hear selections without the slightest obligation to purchase. Instruments and Records should be ordered direct from The Dresden Piano Co., Ltd., Wellington.—M. J. Brookes, North Island Manager. Alf. Robinson, Bookseller and Stationer, Hardy-street, Nelson, Local Agent.*