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Taranaki Daily News, 1 November 1930, Page 6

The death is reported from Sydney of Dr. E. M. Brissenden, K.C, aged 67, after a brief illness. He was one of the most popular and probably .the most picturesque figures of the New South Wales Bar, being a natural humorist. He threw up a large and lucrative practice in 1916 and went to the war as a private. He became a courts martial and liaison officer. He decline*’ a seat on the Supreme Court Bencl last year. Attention is drawn to the Fitzroy flowex- show to be held in the Fitzroy public hall on November 15 under the auspices of Knox Presbyterian Church. A large range of competitive classes is catalogued, including roses, cut blooms and decorative. Valuable trophies and prizes will he given. Schedules may be obtained, from the secretaries, Misses I. D. Taylor and E. Harlow, with whom entries close on November 14. All prizes and trophies are on view in Messrs Laing and Huggard’s windows at Fitzroy.

Many parents gathered on Thxxrsday at the Oakixra School,' where the children presented Mr. A.. E. Maholi, who takes up the position of headmaster at Alangatoki on Monday, with a suitably inscribed inkstand. The presentation was made by Master Jack Rusling, the senior boy. Mrs. Mahon was also presented by Polly Price, the senior girl, with an afternoon tea cup and saucer. The relieving teacher, Miss Syms, was present'and was accorded a welcome.

A carnival cabaret dance, to which the commandex- and officers of H.M.S. Dunedin have been invited, will be held in St. Alary’s Hall»on Wednesday next. Various special items have been arranged and exceptional entertainment is promised. Fot details see advertisement on page 3. In this issue Alessrs J. B. Mac Ewan and Co., Ltd., draw attention to an advertisement in connection with a display'of radio, washing machines, refrigerators and attractive light shades and ornaments in the Opera House buildings, Devon Street.* ;

Those inadequately protected against yesterday’s rain should avoid a recurrence by purchasing one of the Melbourne Ltd s famous guaranteed oily canvas coats. These coats have double shoulders and epaulettes and are made of stout canvas thoroughly oiled and will not become stiff with' use. Prices: Men’s 37/6, Boys’ and Youths’ 19/11 to 29/6.*

Washing fabrics guaranteed fadeless, in a huge array of shades are to be procured at Morey’s Ltd.,, in tyro special qualities— Linflax at 1/3 and Britway at 1/94. Both are British cloths and guaranteed absolutely fast to sunlight and washing.*

Farmers are asked to note that Thos. Borthwick and Sons (A/asia)‘ Ltd., have altered their receiving days for pigs at Otakeho, Mangatoki, Mahoe,'Auroa, Palmei Road, Matapu, Kapuni, Te Kiri, ant Oaonui. Full particulars are given in the? detailed pig receiving advertisement.

DOCTOR'S REMEDY FOR CONSTIPATION.

In Dr, Don’s Granules, medical science has discovered a safe and active vegetable laxative invaluable for constipation, indigestion, rheumatism, and all stomach and kidney disorders. Free samples are obtainable from the New Plymouth . Friendly Societies’ Dispensary, Devon Street, upon receipt of penny stamp for postage. 1.