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King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 342, 4 March 1911, Page 5

A correspondent sends the Christchurch "Evening Mews" from the West Coast, a story which he says is true, concerning a wood-chopping competition that occurred in the backblocks. It was a handicap, and the champion of the district, commonly called "Big Bill." was on the scratch mark. The starter sent the limit men away, and at frequent intervals the other competitors whirled in. There was a long wait between the last of the handicap men and the scratch man, but at length "Big Bill" got the word and went off like a whirlwind. He won handsomely, and, of course, was cheered by an admiring throng, with exclamations like "He's a one-er," and "Ain't he a snorter?" The only spectator who did not enthuse was a little Irishman, who wanted to know what all the fuss was about. He was told: "Why, Bill, of course. Din't you see him win? He beat them all." "Win!" exclaimed the Irishman, "and why shouldn't he have wan? Shure, and he didn't start till the others were toired !" Those sceptics who will persist in maintaining that baldness is incurable should call at Messrs Green and Colebrook, Ltd., and see some remarkable photographs there on view. An examination of these will dispel the scepticism of even the most obstinate —that is, of course, if they are at ail open to conviction. Mr Brice —whose regenerator and Circassian cream effected these cures —offers £SOO to anyone who proves that they are in any way fraudulent. Thousands of testimonials have been received averring the excellence of these preparations. It is to be noted that Mr Clifford, the well-known Christchurch photographer, certifies to the absolute genuineness of these photographs. It will also be observed that the subjects whose addresses are given are living New Zealancers. This convincing e-. idence makes it apparent that any--3 afflicted with hair troubles will do well to give bese preparation? a thorough tria^