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A LIEUTENANT'S HEROISM. HOW HE WON THE V.C. PARIS, November 22. Lieutenant Dimmer, who has been awarded the Victoria Cross for working a Maxim till it was destroyed, in spite of his having five wounds,* vas in command of four Maxims, with which lie was ordered to check the Prussian Guards, whose attack was supported by a hail of shells which dismantled three of the Maxims. Lieutenant Dimmer nearly fainted from the effect of shrapnel wounds, but a comrade gave him some brandy. The Germans were advancing in close order, and they were mown down in whole rows by the Maxims. When all the lieutenant's comrades were killed, he swallowed the rest of the brandy and emptied thrc.3 belts of three hundred cartridges each before he fell unconscious. The Germans wei*e decimated and fled, and English soldiers picked up the lieutenant after the battle. VOTC FOR CONTINUANCE And Strike out the Bottom lie on Both Ballot Papers O N'T WE A B ME SMITH, Sole Controller 0/ the BROOKS RUPTURB APPLIANCE CO,, i B NOW IN CHRISTCHURCH, and can be Consulted at his old quarters, GROUND FLOOR CANTERBURY FRUIT & PRODUCE BUILDINGS, LICHFIELD STREET. Hours: 9 to 1, 2 to 5, and 6 to A. PERFECTION M*M SARGENT Tuam and Durham Streets, CHRISTCHURCH WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF VATS, CASKS AND KEGS ROUND OB OVAL TUBS KAURI SET-IN TUBS BREWERS' CASKS AND KEGS BAKERS' FERMENT TUBS WINE AND SPIRIT KEGS OAK PALM TUBS BREWERS' LIQUOR VATS CHURNS & WASHING MACHINES CORDIAL KEGS & WOODEN PAILS DECK BUCKETS It. BUOXIS FOR BOATS. BARRELS.—We make the following sires:—2, 8, 5, 10. 18, 27, 36, 54, > and 108 gallons, in English or Baltic Oak. EXPORT make 281b, 561b,' 1121b, arid 2cwt Casks. VINEGAR GENERATOR.—We are the Sole Makers of-Sargent's Vinegar Generator. All Barrels are bent with fire heat only, and are made throughout with hand labour by expert coopers. SARGENTS MANUFACTURE THE BEST PRICES SENT ON APPLICATION, Correspondence Invited. s§^ gas* SS y/A m K =a <f3s® so* ex K m &sm The Planter's best tea goes to Amber Tips The planter recommends Amber Tips because he know* thai only his best growths h —his finest teas —will even be considered by the AMBER TIPS experts. Are you enjoying the beautiful quality and flavour of this famous tea ? You should drink it because it is not only the best but also the most economical of teas —while it can be taken with absolute comfort by those of weak digestion. Moreover, as the experts and scientists proved in the investigation conducted by the famous Medical Journal. "The Lancet," fine tea* like AMBER TIPS mean better health. "The Lancet" aaya: "Fine lea* are not only harmless but actually beneficial owing to their mildly stimulating, qualities, agreeable effect upon circulation and power of diminishing fatigue. If you want the utmost value for your money, try AMBER TIPS at m\ m

PICTURES We have the best and most up-to-date selection in N.Z. Call and Inspect. FREE TO AT,L. HIGH STREET (Opposite Stewart Dawson's),

Tai-Tapu Butter CONTAINS NO PRESERVATIVES rnHE""SUN WANT ADVERTISEMENTS will in'iug t*ie help or businesa desired. Two Hues (12 words), sixpence; fcix sn»er« lions for 2/0.

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Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 253, 28 November 1914, Page 4

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Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 253, 28 November 1914, Page 4

Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 253, 28 November 1914, Page 4

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