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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 19 February 1915, Page 6

By the last mail a "Christchurch firm received the following letter, dated sth January, from a London business house: —"There is considerable delay resulting from tbe present unfortunate state of aff%iaa in the shipment of goods, both from British and American ports, and we beg our clientele .to extend their loyalty in this matter and appreciate the' situation. For some weeks past, and it is forecasted for some weeks ahead, the \vhole of the transit arrangements, more especially to London, are required by the military authorities, and in consequence general merchandise is held up. There is a shortage of steamers offering, and this threatens to become more serious both here and from New York in the immediate future."

k_? rived, 9s cwt., 4s 9d half cwtj free from blight or grub. Also prime sample of Wheat.—J. Wood and Sons. "USTA"—the new concentrated . • Milk Custard, made without the addition of milk; 9d per tin.—J. Wood and Sons, NELSON HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD. TENDERS will be received until Noon of TUESDAY, 2nd day of March, 1915, from persons desirous of contracting to Supply the Nelson Hospital and Charitable Aid Board for the year ending 31st March, 1916, with the following articles:—

I. DRAPERY, Etc. 2 MUTTON, BEEF, and LAMB: Fresh and of the Best Quality, at per lb. SUET, at per lb. ? BREAD, best quality, at per lb. Bread, Wheateu, at per lb. FLOUR (fine), per 100 lbs. 4. MILK, at per Quart. 5. COAL, at per Ton. e. FIREWOOD, in lengths as required. 7. GROCERIES, as per list to be seen at Board's Office. 8 Also from persons desirous of contracting for FUNERALS from the Hospital, and for the Destitute Poor. Separate Tenders wjtt.he received as numbered. Tenders to include . Supplies to both Hospital and Destitute Poor. Tenderers to state whether connected with Telephone. Further particulars may be obtained on application to the Hospital or the undersigned. S. BLOMFIELD, Secretary. Nelson, 19th. February, 1915.