YACHTING MISHAP. The overturning of a yacht in a recent yachting race at Christchurch was not devoid of humour. The men clung to their craft and waited for rescue. “Got a smoke anybody?’ asked one. “Yes,” replied another. He released his hold and —sank! However, he came up triumphantly holding aloft a watertight rubber tobacco pouch. It was not long before the yachtsmen were all smoking. .In consequence they all became converts to Bears’ tobacco —the delicious smoke —pure Virginian—Bd an ounce loose. Also in handy packets, loz 9d, 2oz 1/6. (89)
ALBERT RUSSELL IN ITALY. Writing from Turin, Mr Russell complains of the excessive beat; but says lie is thankful lie took a good supply of Q-tol, which he finds a great protection to the skin. After visiting some six other countries in Europe, he and Mrs Russell return via U.S.A., leaving ’Frisco on 30th November. (2)
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 17945, 2 May 1928, Page 5
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