Page 6 Advertisements Column 5

Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 22, 27 January 1915, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL Whatever k said of the Australians may be taken as true of New Zealanders (writes Captam Bean, official reporter with the Australian Expeditionary Force in Egypt). I have closely watched both. In physique one can ccc no difference between then' men and ours. Both are much bigger than most of the Territorials here, although there is a great difference between the different Territorial regiments, the country regiments and the cavalry being ■ far bigger than the city-born infantry. In drill our men are perhaps smartier than the New Zealanders — certainly as well trained. In neatness and general appearance when I on leave in town the New Zealanders are excellent. It is partly a, matter of uniform. One would say the New Zealand cloth is. probably, even better than ours — a wonderfully good brownish woollen khaki. Their tunics fit fairly closely, and they retain their bright brass buttons and a streak of red or other colour in the hat bands and fac* inge! These things are of doubtful military value, but possibly their effect on some of the men wearing them is worth reckoning with. Certainly the New Zealanders .give the impression of keeping their uniforms well. As to discipline, I have heard statements made on very high authority both ways, but I do not know that any real distinction can be drawn. The New Zealanders are mentioned on all hands as having looked particularly well. "Well turned out, smart, splendidly mounted," were comeof the words used when they marched past General Sir John Maxwell, commander of the troops in Egypt, today. Although the emigration from Great Britain of men eligible to fight has been prohibited, work in the New Zeaalnd Immigration Department is by no means at a standstill. There are many separated relatives anxious to rejoin those who have already settled 'in the Dominion, and these are being catered for. The Corinthic, which arrived last night, brought 106 assisted immigrants, and complete arrangements were made for their reception by the local office. Of this number 68 came under the heading of "separated relatives." Thirtyeight were domestic servants who have come out under, special arrangement with the British Women's Immigration Society. The girls were in charge of Miss Girdler, who was assisted by Miss Horsburgh. Both women were chosen by the society, and guarantee that the girls' interests -will be safeguarded irt every way. The arrangement is likely to be perma* ,nent. All the newcomers have positions to go to, and there is said to be room for several hundred more. A meeting of local consignees of cargo in the German steamer Wiemar, at present interned, at Java, was held at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon, .there being a dozen gentlemen present. Mr. S. Jacobs was elected to the chair. It was unanimously resolved to authorise Mr Martin, of the firm of Wright. Stepheneon, and Co., who is at present in Java, to act on behalf of the Wellington consignees, and to forward the necessary legal documents through Mr. H. D. Vickery, secretary of the Chamber. During the discussion, it was mentioned that the Wismar had some 5000 or 6000 tons of superphosphates on board for New Zealand porte, and cargo to the value of about £5000 over and above that also for the Dominion. It was further stated that the Christchurch _ and Invercargill consignees had authorised Mr. Martin to aH on their behalf, and it wae presumed the Dunedin and Auckland merchants would do the same. That free admission to evening classes should be granted to all children wishing to attend was a suggestion made by the managers of the Petone Technical School to the Education Board yesterday. The Board decided to forward the suggestion to the Minister without comment. Kirkcaldie and Stains, Ltd., commenced their half-yearly sale to-day and their premises were thronged to the doors. Owing to the rush of business it will be impossible to "get all parcels packed in time for to-moi-row's delivery, and customers are requested to accept apologies for any inconvenience they may be caused, and assurances that their purchases will reach them in due course. Every day fresh stock is being brought forward, and for to-morrow there will be an additional lot of ladies' boots and shoes at 3s lid, similar to those that caused such a sensation to-day. — Advt. We want business for our shilling tie, and have put in keen work so as to sell good value, at the price. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd,, Manneiß'Slrcet,— Advt.