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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LII, Issue 166, 11 July 1918, Page 4

Trathen's Sale, Bargains in' Costumes, Sporta Coats, Blouses, Skirts, Millinery.*

It is not generally known that \mder the War Regulations the consent of the Finance Minister must be obtained before a Company can increase its capital and sell shares. We have obtained the iiecess-Ary pel-mission to place a limited number of our shares, and wish, to point out that in order to secure the benefits accruing to shareholders in this successful co-operative company, early application is necessary to secure-.shares, as once the number fixed by the Minister is readied it is doubtful whether any more will be available for some time. If you cannot call, write, or 'phone 631.—The Cash 35rapery and General Importing Cov., Ltd., ' Bridge street, Nelson.*

lOne'-of the surprises of the war has been the enormous military consumption of timber, and the scarcity of shipping for its transportation. The reconstruction committee advises Britain to plant 1,770,000 acres and assist individuals and private bodies to plant all they oan. Britons are just awaking to the faofc that from a national or private point of view forestry is> oie of the best possible investments'. _ Plant your waste lands in pi>ms insignis, 1113 premiertimber' tree. Further particu* liu-s, Kiugslandj' Appleby.*