When news reached St. Arnaud (Vie.) of the attempt of the Boers to kidnap Lord Roberts, one of his local admirer*, Mrs Sadler, torwarded him a Bible in commemoration of his escape. The lady referred to has received the following letter from Lord Roberts: — " Army Headquarters, South Africa, 9th October, 1800. Dear madam, — I beg, you will accepb my best thanks for so kindly thinking of presenting me with the 'Canterbury Teachers' Bible.' I am greatly touched by the fricully, interest you li.ue taken m me. — Believe m» M
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Otago Witness, Issue 2443, 9 January 1901, Page 10
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89Page 10 Advertisements Column 2 Otago Witness, Issue 2443, 9 January 1901, Page 10
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