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Greymouth Evening Star, 9 October 1917, Page 6

All officer, who is well known in Duncrliu, writing from France to a member of the Daily Times staff relates the following amusing story, which also helps to throw an interesting sidelight on the considernteness shown by the New Zealand soldier: "Some time ago the Engineers were encaged in strengthening an existing huiidhig to enable it to be used as an Artillery Croup Headquarters. The building—a fairly soiid brick stable —was having a concrete wall everted inside .in order to increase the resistance against high explosive shells. An officer, visiting the work and noting the progress made, remarked to the Sapper N.C.O. in charge that the job would he finished within a couple of'da vs. and was somewhat surprised when he was told that it would take at least nine days to complete. "Whv," said the officer, "the work is almost done now." "Yes." replied the N.C.0., "but we can't get at the last portion of it for a week on account of the hen.'.' The officer was more astonished than ever, but as a. result of further interrogation it was explained that tho farmer's wife had a hen sitting on eggs in a manger which would require, to. be demolished, and that she had asked that this portion of the work might be deferred for a week is order that the period of incubation might be completed. As time permitted, the request was agreed to.

W. McKay and Son have just landed from London a daintv lot of Children's Millinery in Silk and 'Muslin effects. The prices are the lowest, 4s 6d up to 17s 6d. Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Hats, in the new styles for spring 7s 6d, 9s 6d. 12s 6d. If" you want the latest styles call on W. McKay and Son, the Leading Drapers, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

Becoming prophetic at the early settlers' gathering at the Wellington Town Hall on Monday evening, Sir Robert Stout, in the course of his address, displayed considerable enthusiasm regarding the possibilities of utilising to the full the water-power of New Zealand (says the Post). In numerous directions 1 , he said, the development of the Dominion was only in its 'infancy. "Why," he continued, "there is sufficient water-power alone for a population of eleven millions, for those who come after there will Mno chimney stacks. They will breathe the purest of air, and electricity will assist them in everything Miey undertake."

A new stock vf Ladies' Blouses ' just opened for Spring and Summer wear. Dainty styles' in Crepe-de-chine, Tussores, Jap Silks in white, cream, sky,' pink, etc. Prices run from 12s 6d, 17s 6d t 0,305. These new Blouses were made specially to our order, 'rhe latest showing of new Blouses is well worth a visit. W. McKay and. Son, Leading Drapers, Mawhera Quay.—AdvV