NEWS OF THE DAY.

Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12400, 16 November 1908, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The new training college for teachers at Auckland, which, has boon erected at a cost of nearly £9000 was opened by tKo Minister of Education tbe other day. Mr Fowlds said that it was difficult to- exaggerate the importance of training teachers. After quoting figures to show the increased attendance at such schools, and tho amounts from time to time voted for their upkeep the Minister said that under the new Act trained teachers would be required, in . fact in the next few years 700 to 750 more teachers at least would be needed. Land.— On Saturday, 21st November, an unusually large land sale will be held at the land sala room of Messrs Bisley Bros, and Co., Hardy street, when som* 25 building allotments in tun Hocley Estate, Kichihond ; and 11. farm* and runs, situated :n different parts of the district, will ll ° offered.. Particulars of these properties will, be found in o;ir advertising oolnrnns. It will be gathered from tho adv.?rtisoment that owing to the dissolution of •partneraoTp every lot ott'eied will be sold, and if desired, fully twq-thirds of the purchase money can remain fora term of years, bearing interest at 5 per OOnt. TilO great l»n<l sale should afford a splendid, opportunity to those looking for freehold properties, which can -be secured easy terms of payment and practically at their own value. *■ 6 Messrs Bisley Bros, and Co. will sell stock by auction at Richmond on Wednesday next. The firm will also hold, as .usual, sales of stock on the day following the A. and P. Association show. Particulars of ttiese sales are given by advertisement. ■ Our readers were no doubt pleased to hear th^t Nelson's "Universal Provider" was once more amongst them. They wilt be still more pleased when we tell them that whilst in the State of Ohio Mr Lock visited Canton as the guest of tho Sun Vapour Light Company, whose representative he is. for the Nelson, Marlborough, Wellington and West Coast districts. The Sun Vapour Company manufacture lamps which burn with a brilliancy that outshines acetylene, or electricity. The lamps are made in all styles to suit the hall,' church or home. Clients should order early, as the present demand exceeds the supply. Durin" his tour Mr Lock visited most of the" great manufacturing centres and has made arrangements with the manufacturers and others for the supply of various goods for his furniture warehouse, so that he wi;l be able to supply the public cheaper than over with the very latest" and most up-to-tlate goods direct from the factories. Sole agent for the celebrated "Atlas" Pianos. All are invited to inspect.