THE STATE OF THE RIVERS.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 13595, 2 December 1909, Page 7

THE STATE OF THE RIVERS.

AH the Canterbury; rivers were clear et 9 a.m. yesterday. ' "PERIWINKLES AND A PIN." SiT Thomas Smith, the eminent Burgeon, whose deaih took place recently, ■was one day standing at the bedisK?3 of a poor little girl patient et St. Bartholomew's Hospital, whose appetite was very bad. Turning to the sister, .the surgeon said, "What would ehe like? Periwinkles, ehP" et -which the child** eyes lighted up, and he wrote solemnly on the diet-board, "Penwinkles and a jpin." GENUINE SALE OF STAR CYCLES. Wβ have just unpacked a shipment of Star cycles, imported for the coming Christmas trade, "but owing to the machines arriving rather early, we hare decided to sacrifice' the line at sale prices. These cycles are all free wheeling Stars, fitted with two powerful and safe brakes. Star cycles are wellknown as reliable and trustworthy machines. The ladies' models are, most fashionable in design and guaranteed easy to push.. The gents' models ape designed to give a comfortable position for the rider and ere well equipped with brakes, guards, etc. The price is reduced to £12 10s for ladies' and gents',; all with two brakes and free wheel,"and covered with a 12 months' guarantee, including tyres. Our windows at 138-140 High street ere full of the £12 10s Star, cycles and; should be inspected by all those looking for a good machine at sale price. We have only eight Beeston Humbers left in stock (four ladies' and four gents') and we are selling these at a reduction of.£s on our usual price. Adams, Ltd., 138-140 High street, Christchurch. Talbot cars for hire at garage, Tuam street." . 4