The following extract, taken from a letter received by the Minister of Defence (the Hon. ' James Allen), speaks convincingly of the improvement that has been brought abotit in the mail service between the Dominion and New Zealand soldiers on active service. The letter was written . by, the mother of a soldier, who, in expressing her appreciation, says:—"l sent some Christmas packages to my son in Egypt, and just prior to the time they were due to reach their destination my boy left for the Dardanelles. I was naturally anxious to learn if he received the packages. After an absence of six months my son returned from Gallip'uli, and found that the boxes, together with several newspapers, had been carefully placed for him. It is gratifying to us all to learn of this. My son states that everything possible is done for the welfare and comfort of th« soldiers, and their presents carefully guarded.'' • The Court of Appeal held a formal sitting this morning, and adjourned till th« sth of M*y.
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Evening Post, Volume XCI, Issue 98, 26 April 1916, Page 8
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