win an all-expenses-paid trip to Texas next month.

The trip will be a reward from local organisers of the Silva method of mind development seminar to be held here on October 5 and 6.

The Silva method -- created by Mexican-American Jose Silva who did not attend school but went on to own the largest electronics business in south Texas -- is used in more than 103 countries and sponsored by major worldwide corporations for their employees.

And local presenter Patricia Harvey said the seminar results are guaranteed to work.

The seminar, to be held in the Oleander Room of the Belmont Hotel, teaches mental skills involving attitude and viewpoint, study techniques, decision making, relaxation, sleep control, memory enhancement, creative development, and control of headaches, dreams, pain, dependencies and weight.

Ms Harvey said seminars held earlier this year had been successful.

"A lucky person in the fourth course will be able to fly to Amarillo, Texas and meet with the founder of the method and the first ever graduates of the programme,'' she added.

A Silva convention featuring Mr. Silva will also be held on October 26 and 27.

Ms Harvey noted that the $2,000 free trip included the cost of airfare, attending the convention, and hotel accommodation.

To be eligible for the local drawer, those interested must register for the seminar by 5 p.m. on Monday.

A total of $545 for the two-day seminar, scheduled to run from 8.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., must also be paid in advance.

However, Mrs. Harvey pointed out that there will be a money-back guarantee for participants who were dissatisfied at the end of the two days.

For further information call 299-8224 or 296-0312.