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Lyttelton Times, Volume CXX, Issue 14975, 22 April 1909, Page 5

SEE * CANTERBURY TIMES,” MAY 12 th,' Wilt contain, in addition to the usual Attractive Illustrations and Special Foatures, the OPENING CHAPTERS’ Of a JTEW SERIAL BY A NEW ZEALAND WRITER, MAC AND HIS PEOPLE : THE STORY OF A DOMINION HOAIE. BY LEIGH ROWE. “ Mao and Hie People" tolls oi the hapjonings in a dominion home. The 6oene is laid in Wellington, and the opening chapter introduces the leading characters of tho Etory —the inmates of No. 99, Picion Street. Five-jear-old Mac is a typical sturdy young New Zealander. In tho opening soene he narrowly escapes death fTom a runaway horse, being saved by a strange young lady, who, at the list of her own life, places Mac ont of danger. The young lady, who is known as Miss Martin, beoomes an ■ honoured guest at No. 99, where ono and all soon, .earn to love her for era.co and sweetness. Then the unexpected happens. Miss Martin suddenly disappears, and at the same time an Indian jewel, a highly-prized and valuable curio which the visitor had greatly admired, is also missing. The story of Miss Martin’s subsequent troubles, and later her reappearance and restoration to happiness, unfoldß itseli through the succeeding chapters. Among the side issues of the story, Chapter VI. describes an exciting bowling match on the Wellington Club’s green. In Chapter IN. we get a. glimpse oi Miramar, Wellington's popular suburb, where Mao works up a little romance on his own account. Chapter X. takes U 3 from the crowded city streets to tho green coolness of the Wairarapa Valley, and later the ono note of tragedy is struck. Chapters XIII. and XIV. show us the Wellington college boy in and out of school, and contain an interesting sub-plot, in which fireworks play an important part. Among the minor characters may be mentioned Phoebe, Mac’s energetic, nurse, and her relative, the massive “Auntie Annie,'' who is mainly instrumental in bringing affairs to a trappy conclusion. PUBLICATION WILL COMMENCE ON MAY 12. "CANTERBURY TIMES,” 6d PER COPY, Delivered by Runners to any address in Christohuroh or Suburbs, or through all Booksellers and Nowsvendors. Subscription Bates, per annum, in advance, £1 4s; delivered to any address in the Dominion. JEE POPULAR ILLUSTRATED FAMILY MAGAZINE. a £s* SMART WINTER OVERCOAT! Only. 35/Worth 55/- > i We took advantage of the slump in the Wool Market at Home last year, and bought well. That’s how we are offering such Overcoat values for the Autumn and Winter. They are First Quality Coats, honestly made in every detail—collar, sleeves, lapels, shoulders, fit and length all just as they should be. We illustrate one favourite style 1 to-day. It is the latest in Chesterfield Raincoats, made with medium skirt and vertical or square pockets, as preferred, at only 35/-. These are exceptional values, and similar coats are selling elsewhere from 4s/- to so/-. Other lines range up to 80/- and 90/-. Make a point of seeing these Coats before buying. You’ll find we'ean save you from 10/- to 20/156 COLOMBO STREET Opp. CONGREVE’S. VC 4060 To Ladies. SUPERFLUOUS HAIR The Most Beautiful Women in the world use “VIOLET SNOW CREAM” it prevents hair growing and imparts freshness arid transparency to the skin, excellent for freckles, sunburn, wrinkles, etc. Price 4/6 per bottle from Mr. T. McFerran, Bennington and leading chemists, or by post direct from Hemsley Burnet Hair Specialist OHRISTCHUROH. N'S PURE CEYLON TEAS, The ACME OF PERFECTION, Try them. All Grocers. C 8875 All Grocers, 6d. XLI26