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Auckland Star, Volume XLIX, Issue 127, 29 May 1918, Page 1

TABLE TALK.

The poll in the Grey by-election is being held to-day. Australian stocks of zinc concentrates have been purchased by the British Government. A German official wireless report claims tiie capture of the whole of tha Ckemin dcs Dames ridge. The Roman Catholic Church in Boulcott Street, Wellington, was partly destroyed by fire last night. neuter's correspondent etatea that the German airmen are unusually venturesome in the present attack. A painful ecalp wound was. sustained, by Charles Jeffs (65), of Newton Eoad, when working at the Calliope Dock last night. Reuters correspondent at British Headquarters says that the German bombardment on Monday morning was nearly as violent as that preceding the attack on March 21. A French communique states that the French and British troops in echelon are retiring methodically, making the enemy pay very dearly for his first inevitable success, and assuring the efficacious use of the reserve. The Germans heavily attacked a British division astride the Aisne, on a sector of the French front, but were thrown back everywhere except on the left of the position, where a retirement was made to the second lineSpeaking at the Fanners' Union Conference at Masterton, the Minister of Agriculture expressed his agreement with a motion winch urged that any person who would not fight for his country should be disfranchised. Renter's correspondent at Prenci Headquarters cays that the Allied commanders have the situation well in hand, and are waiting to 6ce whether tha attack is merely a demonstration in force or ■will develop into a general battle. Among the wounded in the French base hospital which was bombed by German airmen were a considerable nember of Australian and New Zealand troops, some of whom were killed, others again wounded, while some who were in a low state died from shockUnderwear cheaper at Tudehope's. Spencers 2/11, -*sts from 1/3, -bloomers 2/11; corsets, famous makers, at our famous low price.— (Ad.) Country visitors will do well to inspect the display of ook and other furniture at the Old Mill Mart, Karangahape Road.—(Ad.) Ladies I Use Bycroft's "Snowdrift," the flour that's different, and see how much nicer your scones will be. — (Ad.) Little Jersey suits 8/6, woven kimonas, pants and belts, 19/6 set. Keep the kiddies warm.—Tudehope's, Symonds Street.—(Ad.)