The Perils of the Submarine.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXII, Issue 6700, 18 October 1905, Page 2

The Perils of the Submarine.

A THRILLING EXPERIENCE,

United Press Association—Per Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, Oct 17 Submarine A 4 had a thrilling escapa in the Solent. When she was submerged an escape of chlorine gas be«:an to overpower some of the crew, numbering 15. The commander ordered the vessel to b9 immediately raised to the surface. She cameup stern first, lying 35 degrees out of the horizontal. The conning tower was raised, and the crew saved. Another minute's delay would have involved suffocation.

The Fishing Season—Anglers who have had any experience at the mouths of the rivers have found to their sorrow that the minnows obtainable is, I^ew Zealand were not well enough mounted and also too weak for lar,ge fiah. Therefore, fishermen w.ill fee pleased to know they can now obtain strongly mounted minnows (which have been made to order), also the best quality lines, rods, waders, traces, etc., and fishing licenses at Johnston's Fishing Tackle and Cycle Depot, Burnett Strife,.— (Advt.) .-.;.. , '

The latest craze of the, b,oweke&pers in Christchurch at prpjjest i%" Paiaui" Fluid. Only a cupful required to a boiler of white clothes to, mako them perfectly white and clean, SJo rubbing is required, and the clothes wear much, longer with this process than when treated to the washboard. §

The Show—The great even^ ■<s ijhe, yeas; is again approaching, an,<^^ atg.always " rushed "' with 6,r^e.t;'a' J'4st bpfore thq Showj vtq invite our o)d fr^ei:^ an.d, new customers to favour us iy^ith'tjsoall'as early a,s poasibla. We have ,' just received s, fine assortment of New is>p,ring Goods most fashionable Suitings in new patterns and best quality. Our. reputation (established over 25 years], is a guarantee for fit, style, and worksaaasinp. No factory work I All ouv Gn&t makers are firstolass tradesmen, We use only the best quality lininga, etc. Stylish Suits to measure from. jgS 10s. Our motto is '•' Satisfaction.' —Craishead & Bebbtman, The Leading Tailors and Outfitters. 8 0

Messrs John Orr and Co. are selling ov.er fifty second-hand cycles, all in good, order, and which, must be cleared ..t& oaco. The cycles are of all makos, and sizes. Small deposits onljf be made, and any reasoaab,^ fcoj?m# nun be arranged. 1 8

. By feo-day'a paper . you will be pleased to .atice that James Mellor's Boot Sale is to jontinue for a few days longer. Ha bas some wonderful cheap bargains i» all lines of Footwear. This is t^a eortofehanoe you dont ge& qwry day, We would strongly a#vise you to try Mellor's for your i aexfc pair of Boots, for Mellor's is the shop where you get *ha .best value for \Utlf money ■ s. Since being place^ oio. the New' Zealand market the B^ Standard Pills have been in great demand. The Pills may now be ; °P™: mer fr6m all chemists and grooera m