ZEPPELINS.

Evening Star, Issue 16211, 5 September 1916, Page 6

ZEPPELINS.

THE LAST RAID COSTLY TO GERMANY. Reuter’s Telegrams. LONDON, September 4. (Receiver! September 5, at 12.10 p.m.) Official : There is the strongest reason to believe that, another Zeppelin was seriously damaged besides that already mentioned, AERIAL ACROBATICS. ONE UPENDED.'”” —” LONDON, September 4. (Received September 5, at 8.55 a.m.) An innkeeper has reported that a Zeppelin was seen over an east coast port drifting seaward in a perpendicular position. ° THE STRUGGLE HOME. ONE REPORTED SUNK NEAR DANISH COAST. COPENHAGEN, September 4. (Received September 5, at 11.10 a.m.) Fishermen off Esbjerg (south-west Jutland) report that they- saw five Zeppelins on Sunday forenoon off Sylt, going very slowly. The crew were throwing articles overboard to keep afloat one Zeppelin which was severely damaged. The fishermen v, -t foil into the sea between Syk aed -h- Schleswie coart. GERMAN GUESSWORK AND SOME SHEER LYING. LONDON, September 4. (Received September 5, at 12.50 p.m.) A Berlin official message states : “ Severn,. of our unahip detachments bombarded the fortress of London, the fortified places of Yarmouth and Harwich, and factories and places of strategic importance in the south-eastern counties. Everywhere good effects were achieved; and “violent “fires and explosions were observed. Notwithstanding a strong enemy bombardment, all the machines returned undamaged. A number of our army airships simultaneously attacked southern England.” The Press Bureau comments on this : The damage done was practically nil." There were no conflagrations of any importance, and there were no explosions. TARDY ADMISSION. LONDON, September 4. (Received September 5, at 1.40 p.m.) A later German communique admits that an airship fell to the earth as a result of enemy fire. MILITARY SERVICE ACT. In spito of all that the Recruiting Board have published regarding those coming under the Act, it is astonishing how much misconception exists, and as this mav bring serious consequences to many, will you please make room for the following even though it has already been published several times : —That every man, whether already on the National Register or not, must in his own interests apply at any post office or the recruiting office in Stock Exchange Buildings for a certificate of enrolment. This must not be confused with enlistment. Forms are supplied, and then sent by registered post to Wellington. If all men within the prescribed ages—not under 20 years and under 46 years—fill i n this form they will avoid all damrer. as they will then be instructed to rectify anythmg not in accordance with the Act. I) 0 . s changed the address given in the National Register, this also must bo notified by filling in a special form obtainable in the same places as the certificate. Again we emphasise that every man concerned must obtain an enrolment certificate, whether or not $n the National Register; also that any change of address inust be notified, otherwise heavy penal--130130I 30 imposed for non-observance. 1* urther, that only one week now remains for performing this duty. The recruiting officers in the Stock Exchange will gladly afford any information required. _ A. Stonuham, Lieut.-col., Chairman Otago Recruiting Committee. OTAGO WOMEN’S PATRIOTIC ASSOCIATION. Yesterday a communication was received from Her Excellency the Countes; of Liverpool requesting that all the Christmas parcels for New Zealand soldiers be m Wellington before the end of Septem°cr: moa:ns that both September and October parcels have to be packed within the next three weeks. To-morrov a start will be made, and dozens of assistants will bo required. Any who car in In WI jk® gladly welcomed between iU.OU and 5 o’clock to-morrow—even though only for an hour or two. These parcels are called Dominion parcels be cause all four centres (Auckland Wellington, Canterbury, and Otago and South land) are co-operating to make this scheme a success. Parcels are not sent to individuals, but are for general distribution amongst New Zealanders in France and Egypt. This ensures every New Zealander who is fighting for us receiving ; parcel at least once a month. The vahv of the ordinary monthly parcel is 2s 6d October parcel, which is to be tho Christmas gift, is to be of the value of ss. This was decided at the conference recently held in Wellington, the representatives of the four Patriotic Com mittees thinking it wise that even- soldier should have an equal parcel. 'Every donor _ of a parcel has the privilege of enclosing a card with a message to the soldier who will receive it. It is hoped in this way to make the gift of sentimental as well as intrinsic value. From men who have returned we have learned how much they appreciate the little mes sages that are very often put into packages sent to them. Sox and balaclavaarc most urgently needed for both Dc mimon parcels and troopship kits the latter of which are given to every Otag: and Southland man on the transport ; day or two before bo lands at his des tination. There is work for everyone t/ do, and if two or throe hundred assist ants come to the Early Settlers’ Hall to morrow they will bo nioro than welcome