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Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 263, 10 December 1914, Page 9

An interesting item of news in connection with the assault on Tsing-tau about a fortnight before the capitulation was given by an officer of the Japanese mail steamer Nikko Maru on the vessel's arrival at Sydney. He stated that a captive balloomwas being Hscd for observation purposes by the Germans, and was the object of shell lire by the Japanese and British. Remarkable to relate, a shell, without damaging the balloon itself, destroyed its moorings. The balloon shot away sea/ward, and a destroyer with the attacking fleet gave chase to pick it up when it .should descend. It was not known whether or not the balloon had been picked up, or what had happened to its occupants when the N v ikko Maru left the East. If dark tobacco "dizzies" you and a light brand nips your tongue, then the obvious smoke is MILD DERBY—the true medium-strength "weed." A tin or a plug will prove it! 2

f OR UAUX> W A GREAT OPPORTUNITY SALE of 600 Beautiful Frocks Less than Half-Price Commencing To-Day All New Season's Importations, and Bought under Unusual Conditions. All to be Sold Prior to Christmas Holidays Lot 1.—50 USEFUL SUMMER FROCKS— All well cut, good fitting, and will wasli well. In Japanese Crepes, Linens. Printed Zephyrs and Cottons. Regular Prices .. .. 29/6 to 39/6 To clear at each 10/Lot 2.—100 SMART FANCY AFTERNOON FROCKS, in Plain and Fancy Voile, Muslin, and Fancy Cotton. Crepes, "White and Coloured. Regular Prices .. .. 39/6 to 49/6 To clear at each 15/Lot 3.—150 HIGH-GRADE VERY STYLISH FROCKS and ROBES, in White and Coloured, in plain and fancy floral effects. Regular Prices .. ... 50/- to 79/6 To clear at / each Li/" Lot 4.—200 PRETTY SUMMER GOWNS and FROCKS in White and Coloured Fancy Muslin', Plain and Fancy Voiles, all well made, cut and fitting perfect. Regular Prices .. .. SO/- to 5 guineas To clear at each. 30/Lot s.—About 75 ODDMENTS in HigliGrade Robes, Paris Models, in Fancy and Plain Voiles, White Embroidered Muslin and Fancy Crepes. To clear at / each ™ Lot 6.—50 VERY SPECIAL ROBES, in all the latest fabrics in new colours. Regular Prices .. .. 4, 5, 6, & 7 guineas To clear at j each EVERY GARMENT WELL MADE AND PERFECT FITTING. 1/- Discount in every Complete £ as usual D.I.C We Pay Postage, as usual, when CASH accompanies orders E. C. BROWN, Manager