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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18596, 5 January 1935, Page 4

Aii unenviable encounter with a large fish, possibly a shark-, was the experience of Mr. H. P. Meyer, custodian of 'he Hamilton municipal baths, when bathingi at Ocean Beach, Raglan, on A'ew Year's Day. Accompanied by two other men, Mr. Meyer was standing in about sft. of water when lie was knocked from his balance by a. heavy 1 : object moving swiftly under the .surface of the water. While he was endeavoring to. regain bis footing he \v.ns lilt a second time. After (lie second blow be saw a large, grey fish, about Bft. long, moving rapidly out to sea through the breakers.' He quickly left the water and no further sign was seen of the fish. Mr. Meyer suffered two large bruises, one on bis side and another on one leg. There, has been a lonpfeU need by men for cooler hats in the smarter styles and qualities. Petties' men's department now have the world's lightest weight in Stetsons, just the ideal hat for summer wear. Good 1 slmpes and newest colors. Also the. have in stock genuine Panamas for Service and comfort. Petties' invite vou to see them when next you want a new hat*