NEWS OF THE DAY

Colonist, Volume LII, Issue 12753, 28 March 1910, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

Tenders are invited for the snp- I ply of fuel for the Government ofiicos . in the city. [ The silver coin admission taken from tho public viewing the s.s*. Paparoa amounted.to £4 18s 6Jd. Someouo deposited a trousers button in the collection. . ■' We have been informed that annoyance and some alarm has been caused some residents in town by a midnight prowler. The police have the matter in hand.. A series of petty thefts have b.een reported to the police. The shop of Mr Admore, baker, Bridge street, was entered some time on Thursday night and some silver taken from the till, some notes in another compartment being" -left. Mr Johns, Trafalgar street, -was also the loser of some silver taken from his till earlier in the week." A private residence in New street was entered and 16s worth of silver taken from a purse, some gold coins in the same purse not being taken. The- police have some clue, and hope to apprehend the thief. Tho theft of lamps from bicycles is also somewhat prevalent. A visit to the showroom of Mrs Anstice's, where the complete showing of autumn and winter millinery is now .displayed, will prove of absorbing interest to every lady who is interested in lovely new things. Eachone of these hats, from the simplest to the most dressy, is a study in millinery art, for tne new shapings and colour Mendings are truly tasteful. You're invited_ to call in soon and see these becoming hats. You'll find the prices most moderate for such lovely millinery.* . ? Messrs Bisley Bros, and Co. will hold stock sales as follows: — Wednesday next, af Eichmond yards; Friday next, at Durbridge's yardf",Wak'efieid. : . - Those who are in search of the very latest in long coats for winter wear, should call at Mrs Anstice's, and see their new styles in these goods.. The very newest cut and. colourings" are shown, and, though the quality ojf these garments is so solid, the prices are exceedingly reasonable. 'i'he whole showing is one well worthy of your inspection. Call and sec it.*

The Tfemperature.— At three o'clock this morning the thermomete - outside this office registered 57 degrees

If you require the highest grade butter made oh the latest and most approved principles, ask for "victory," which is sweet and palatab'e, and take no other.*

The Great Clearing Sale which is now in full swing at Lock's Furniture Emporium, is affording the best opportunity ever presented to the Nelson public of securing reliable, up-to-date furniture and furnishings. Ine whole of the enormous stock is marked in plain figures at very" low prices (in many cases we are assured at less than cost price). As happy homes can be completely furnished at such small cost at- this great sale, the matrimonial question is -bound to # be • influenced, and no doubt marriages will be on the increase as the result of the bargains offered. The stock is one of the largest in the Dominion, and comprises everything required to furnish the home— including carpets, •rugs, curtains, pianos, organs, sewing machines, linos., crockery,, ranees, dining and drawing room as well as kitchen furniture, etc. Don't tail to visit Lock's Emporium.*