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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXIX, Issue LXIX, 24 May 1915, Page 8

A New Zealand lady,, writing from England to the Chi lsochurch. Press, says:—Apart from the very darkened streets, provincial people are impressed with the absence of the war atmosphere in London. True there is not a London "knut" to be seen, but otherwise there appears no change. At night the searchlights race over the sky in search of Zeppelins, and inside the music halls appropriate turns relating to these German gas-bags, as they are more often called, keep crowded houses hfarious. On one occasion a comedian convulsed his audience with a representation of an Englishman defending his home against a Zeppelin attack. The anti-aircraft gun was a mangle supplemented ,by a roll of linoleum pointed towards the sky, which the affrighted Englishman used violently at times, according to the condition of his nerves. When he felt the danger was over he peaceably proceeded with the family, mangling This is apparently how seriously London is taking Zeppelins. There is some evidence of women doing men's work; this is noticeable in the large stores and establishments, where hitherto one saw so many men. The reduced street lighting seems +-o have had no effect on reducing the &peprl of the London motorbus or taxi. You still whirl at the peace-time rate, and the traffic regulation is just as it ever was, the envy and admiration of the world. The local defence officers have mentioned the fact that a large percentage of those who have recently registered have failed to put in an appearance for medical examination. "Until they have passed the doctor they cannot be sent away, and a further reminder is given them that the medical officer .is in attendance two days a week —Mondays and Thursdays. It is hoped that this reminder will be sufficient for those who have not yet come forward for their medical examination. A farewell social and dance will be tendered to Mr and Mrs G. T. Walters in the Mangatoki Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) evening, at 7.30. Mr Walters has been the Mangatoki postmaster and storekeeper for some considerable time past, and is leaving the district. It is expee-ted that there will be a large attendance at the farewell. A Big Bargain.—2o dozen all-wool heavy ribbed black cashmere boys' and youths' stockings, worth 2s 3d to 2s lid. Gillett's bargain price for a few days, all sizes at Is lid. Don't be late.—Advt. What fate is in tne wore "farewell!" It tells of parting, pain, and sad regret, [t sometimes sobs the sound of friendship's knelL Fare well, if spelt this way means otherwise. Fare well with health, make strength seenre, Rose cheeks, red lips and dancing eyes Wrought by Woods' Peppermint Cure. —Advt. MEiN'ACE TO CHILD LIFE. If neglected the ordinary cold will j become severe, and a well established ripe cold is to the germ of diphtheria what honey is to the bee. The greatest menace to child life is a neglected cold. Whether the cold be slight n- severe the very best treatment" tv ■ can be adopted is to giv** Chamberl." 's Cough Remedy. A cold never result in diphtheria when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given. SoM by all chemists ana storekeepers.—Advt. For Influenza take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails. Is 6d, 2s 6d.—Advt.