Them was considerable competition in Christclmrch for the honor of sending from the city the first letter bearing the universal penny stamp. At a quarter of an hour after -opening the doors several thousand had been sold, and 'by half past nine tho whole supply of seven thousand two hundred wus exhausted, and large crowds were turnod away from the Post office doors. ■ ■ . 3 [ News from New Plymouth states that the weather was splendid for the holiday A monster seaside picnic attracted a large number of visitors from the country .districts, about six thousand being pre. i sent. The 'sand building oompetitions were greatly enjoyed by tho juveniles." A ! short sea trip by the Mapourika was largely patronised. Tho annual fire bri gads competition was held, and good work: was put in. Teams were selected to compete at Christcliuroh in March. DR. PASCALL'S Cough Mixture for In ftaenzit, Bronchiti*, Bad Coughs, etc. Solo by Jm, iQVgUiMi fpooir, Tkmm
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Thames Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 9831, 2 January 1901, Page 4
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158Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Thames Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 9831, 2 January 1901, Page 4
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