"FREE PRIZES."

Timaru Herald, Volume XIC, Issue 13396, 20 September 1907, Page 7

"FREE PRIZES."

A recent English mail brought- to alad twelve years of age in Timaru. a circular mailed, ""priva'ja and confidential," which bears a strong resemblance to ajewellery swindle for which a man who had carried it- on for thirty years, was sent- to gaol in England a. few weeks ago. Anyone receiving a similar document should lie very careful b-jfor? parting with his money. The circular is as follows: — Dear Friend, —We are anxious to obtain agents for our goods everywhere, and in orcter to introduce our high-class v watches and jewellery in your district-, w* have decided to iisue a Grand Free Prize List- open to purchasers of our goods. We are pleased to. inform you that you are very fortunate, for your name is down to receive a beautiful and valuable FREE PR-IZR.; We find on consulting our list that your 'Prize is a- splendid GOLD WATCH —a' real beauty. It .is a- handGome Watch with ' fine movement, open dial, very heavily cased, a marvellously good time-keeper, perfect in every detail, and should wear and last a lifetime. It is a beauty, and has the appearance of a magnificent- 18 carat SOLID GOLD WATCH—it looks well worth a great deal of money. Now, as we were introduced to' yon by a. friend, and as your name is win our Great Free Prize List this beautiful watch is yours ABSOLUTELY FREE —a gift from us. We do not r.-ok you to solve any puzzle nor sell any goods for us ; we only ask you to wear it and prove, for yourself what- a valuable gift it- is. Of course, we expect- you to help us by shewing it to everybody, for we know it will be the envy of all your friends when they see it. Your watch is simply waiting for you to claim it, an'd as soon as we hear from you it will be sent securely packed in a beautiful strong case immediately. All you have to do is to send 6s lid for one of our finest quality GOLD CHAINS to wear with the Watch. .TlKse magnificent chains are of mostJiandsome appearance—they are the admiration and envy of everyone and look worth ten times the money. As this Special Prize is only offered to these people on our Prize List this.offer will only be held open for eight days and if, notaccepted in that--time will then bs withdrawn. REMEMBER if you do not- like the watch and chain, return them to us within two davs. when WE GUARANTEE TO RETURN YOUR MONEY IN FULL. Fill in your name and address below and send to us at once with a- Postal Order for 65 lid and your watch and chain will be- Bent- immediately. Please state whether gentleman'i> or lady's watch is desired. Heartily, congratulating you on your good luck, we tire, etc.