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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVIII, Issue XXIV, 12 June 1897, Page 767

A rare chance for investors is offered bv the Tonson Garlick Company (Limited) just formed, who offer 5,000 shares to the public at par, carrying dividend from Ist July next. The general manager has been at the head of affairs of this business for the past 23 years, the secretary and accountant for 15 years, and other members of directory for long periods. The prospectus will be found in our advertising columns". Mr J. T. Garlick is to continue the management by agreenienfor five years. There are no fancy salaried direct tors, but all take an active part in the business No huge commission has been paid for floatation The business continues as heretofore, under careful economical management. Five-s : xths of the capital is subscribed by those directly interested in the business. One-sixth is open to outsiders, which doubtless will be eagerly taken up on the terms named. Important alterations to premises are now proceeding, which will make the shop front one of the handsomest in Queenstreet. The furnishing warehouse is also one of the most extensive in the colony, and is especially adapted for the business.

An inquiring scientist has made a peculiarly interesting report on the results of a long study of the various kinds of fear to which children are subject. It seems that thunder and lightning cause terror to more children than any other one thing, and following in the order named come reptiles, darkness, fire, death, domestic animals, disease, wild animals, water, ghosts, insects, rats and mice, robbers, and high winds. It is pleasant to notice that the fear of ghosts comes verv low on the list.