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Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 17, 21 January 1901, Page 3

' A rather exciting incident took place at Wirth's circus in Christchurch a day or two ago. Mr. Philip Wirth was (says the "Lyttelton Times") showing the animals to _ a lady friend, a resident of Christchurch, and when opposite the tigers' cage, jokingly challenged her to enter. She declined the honour, and Mr. Wirth then assured her that there was no danger, and added that he was quite prepared to go in himself. The lady replied that if Mr. Wirth would go in, so would she, and they both went in, remaining with the animals for about five minutes. The lady did not appear to be in the least nervous, and seemed rather to enjoy the great novelty of her position. Every article at reduced prices,.including Chippendale and antique oak furniture—At Smith and Caughey's annual summer fair. —Ad; A great variety of ladies evening shoes reduced to special low prices during Smith and Caugfoey's summer fair.—(Ad.) Boys' school boots, guaranteed! wearonly 9/6 per pair, at Smith ana Caughey's great clearance fair.-—(AcU) Ladies' English made canvas shoes only 3/6 per pair children's. canvas shoes, 7 to 13, 2/6 per pair, at Smith and Caughey's summer fair. —(Ad.) Special line" of ladies' English glace kid shoes, 6/11 per pair, at Smith ants Caughey's great summer fair.—-(Ad.)