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Otago Daily Times, Issue 16348, 3 April 1915, Page 8

"The nephew of the insurance agent asks the cousin of the baxonet to inquire of the son of the fried-fish vendor what the stevedore's brother and the tutor of the public school joined the army for.'' This is not a casual extract from a schoolgirl's English-French exercise book, though it might be said to be indirectly related to the Anglo-French Entente, it represents Rudyard Kipling's vivid way of indicating the sentiment of democratic equality which prevails in the ranks of the British Expeditionary Force. The beginnings of sentiment date from the time of the Boer war—when, indeed, Kipling himself, in one of his least happy phrases, celebrated the patriotic co-operation of "duke's son' 5 and "cook's son." In James Milne's book, " The Epistles of Atkins," there is" a racy dialogue between a member ,of the old C.I.V. and a typical Cockney "Tommy" :

'• J Ke comta up to me," the ■ Regular reports, "and 'e sez to. me, sez 'e, 'ljook 'eie, xue man, where can 1 find your ser-geant-major?" " 1 looks at 'im, and I sez, "What are you?" sez I*. " 'Ee sez. 'I'm a City Imperial Volunteer,' sez 'e. ' "Oh!" sez I.

"Yuz," sez 'e. "Yuz," sez I. "You're a Volunteer and I'm a Regular," sez I, "and you ain't going to lord jt over me," I sez, •"with, yer 'me man.' Don't target it," sez L "I didn't get no freedom or the oity," sez I. "The only thing the Lord Mayor ever give me," sez I, '"was 14 days for furious driving," I sez. "I wasn't entertained to tea," sez I, ; "by all-the dooks' and earls of London," I sez. "I wasn't hugged and kissed," I sez, "but I'm a bloomin' privity and so are you, me lad."

"Yus," sez he, and "damn proud of it," sez 'e.

"So am I," sez I. "Well, come and 'ave a drink," sez 'e. "Right you are," sez I, "now you're talking."

This little narrative is not unworthy of Private Stanley Ortheris; indeed, it owes something to the literary influence of that delightful Londoner. ' The sense of equality in tne ranks has .been ivastly increased by the,, circumstances of the present war, in which thousands of men of gentle birth (as the phrase goes) are fighting for their country without bearing commissions. This social phenomenon, so to speak, can hardly fail to exercise an abiding influence after the war is over. One gets rather tired of being told.that "nothing will ba the same aiver the war''but it is not unreasonable to hope that the wonderful co-operation of classes and castes during the days of crucial struggle will have the effect of sweetening and rationalising social relationship in the days of peace. -

In afterdays the judicial historian, furnished wit'n adequate evidence, may find his way satisfactorily through the tangle of subtleties and apparent inconsistencies of tile Kaiser's political record j and the historical- psychologist may even succeed in laying bare the ultimate truth concerning tne jL-eacebreaker's mind and character. At present impartial thinkers outside Germany (and there seem, to be no impartial thinKeio in Germany) differ considerably in regard to these crucial matters. For instance, the nature of the Kaiser's intentions immediately prior to the war is a moot question. iNo serious person pays any heed to the war lord's utterances in these days; but, as regards the latest message to New STork, it may have been true at one time, that the German ruler desired to end his life without a German war. We know that for years past the German military authorities (of course, with the Kaiser's knowledge ana approval) were assiduously and unscrupulously preparing ior war,but we do not yet know the exact time when their Imperial chief decided to make unequivocal use of the preparations. Was he in doubt up to the last moment? In The Evidence in the Case"—a book written by Dr J. M. .Beck, a distinguished American lawyer of German descent, but entirely in sympathy with the Allies—it is opinea tnat the Kaiser's' absence on a holiday at a vital moment was turned to advantage by the militant intriguers."

In sjiito of his growing bias towards war, ho wa.s a. tigur, wno could not be quite trusted to spring. In his telegram sent on July 31 to tlie Czar he declared that he haci been acting as mediator at Vienna, 'i'liis statement does not tally with the course of events; but it does not seem the most likely explanation that ho was merely dissimulating. Dr Beak suggests with probability that growing egomania and absolutism made him regard it as reasonable in the circumstances that Germany and Austria should arm, while Russia, as the champion of Serbia, should not. Then, at the last moment, he did not dare, and perhaps did not even desire* to press the sword back into the sheath any longer.

This is plausible enough, but in the absence of the official correspondence between Berlin and Vienna, hitherto suppressed, it is impossible to form a decisive judgment. Moreover, it has to be borne in mind that the nature of the Kaiser's final responsibility is not affected by these considerations, the interest of which is, for prac-tical-purposes, largely academic.

Stdnet folk are apt to be somewhat megalomanic concerning the beauties of their harbour, and they will not relish the {esthetic criticisms of Mr H. M. Vaughan ' in his recently published book, "An Australasian Wander-vear," —especially as the depreciatory judgment is confirmed by a , Times reviewer. Oi the other tha

residents and devotees of our own " Empire City'' will delight in the dictum that " Wellington Harbour, as seen from the windy height of Kelburn, is finer than any single view of Sydney." The ruffled Bydneyite, by the way, might be disposed ♦o enlarge with ironical emphasis on the (Significance of that epithet " windy.'' But by far the most important appreciation has yet to be noted, and we invite the attention of the Otago Expansion League. The Times reviewer observes that he must " seriously condole" with Mr Vaughan on hamng apparently failed to visit the exquisite mountain and fiord scenery of the South Island of New Zealand.

Rotorua, with its geysers, hot springs, and mud volcanoes, or frog ponds, is wonderful enough to bring tourists from all parts of the world to the country which owns it; but, even more wonderful, in our view, is the unique walk to Milford Sound, which carrics you in the course of 33 miles from a Highland lake, through a Swiss pass, to a Norwegian fiord.

We rather hope that the reviewer's preference, and our mention of it, will escape the eyes of our Auckland contemporaries. It would be a pity to revive the slumbering issue of North versus South.' In our turn, however,' we must " seriously condole" both with the author of "An Australasian Wander-year" and with the ■writer of the critique on having apparently failed to observe and signalise the distinctive and soul-satisfyiiig amenities of •Dunedin.

Information has been received in -Dunedin that the Third Reinforcement has arrived in Egypt. It is understood the Fourth Reinforcement will leave New Zealand before' long.

The English mail which was despatched from Dunedin, via Auckland and Vancouver, on February 21 arrived at Vancouver on March 12 (one day late), and reached London on March 30—five days late.

The Hon. J. Allen, Minister of Defence, Finance, and Education, arrived in Dunedin on Thursday afternoon. Yesterday afternoon Mr .Allen paid a visit to the invalid troopers in the Duncdin Hospital. The men are making good progress, and aro •well satisfied with the treatment they are receiving. They requested Mr Allen -to say to the ladies and others who have been looking after them that they greatly appreciate their kindness in giving them the benefit of motor car rides in city and suburbs.

The railway passenger traffic for Thursday and Friday lor destinations north md south of Dunedin show practically the same figures as those of last Easter. Bookings to Christchurch, Timaru, Oamaru, and Jnyeroargill show a slight shrinkage, and the explanation may probably bo found in the absence of such a large number of young men who have enlisted for the war. . Following is a list of traffic booking for Easter Thursday and Friday, the figures in brackets being last year's bookings for the corresponding destinations:—For stations north of Port Chalmers, 3945 (3917); DunedinPort Chalmers line, 597 (679); Dunedin-

Mosgiel, 681 (617) ; south of Mosgiel, 3741 v (3737). Total 8964, as compared with 3950 for the two corresponding days' bookings for last Easter. Taking the figures in detail they show that' fewer people booked for long journeys this year than last Easter,

the difference being made up by a corresponding increase on the shorter sections, ' as may be seen from the following tables: — Christchurch, 675 (808) •; Timaru, 286 (319); Oamaru, 286 (420); Palmerston, 116 (119); Warrington, 207 (59); Taieri Mouth,. 156 (108); Queenstown, 236 (217,); Middlemarch, 66 (55); Ranfurly, 85 (118); Clyde, ]12 (143); Lawrence, 171 (161); Owaka, 181 (168); Invercargill, 351 (386). The new, post office building at the corner of King Edward street and Lome street, South Dunedin, has now been completed, and business will be transferred to it this evening. There will be no formal opening ceremony at present, but the premises will, be open for the transaction of post and telegraph business at 9 a.m. on Monday. To afford residents in the locality the-Fame posting facilities as at present, the x post. ; ng box situated at Cargill's Corner will be 6hprtly. removed to the junction of Macandrew road and King Edward street. A motor cycle test of a rather novel character is now in prepress on the Main road between Dunedin and Christchurch. Under the auspices of the Canterbury Motor Cycle Club the trial was commenced yesterday. It consists of a test of a 7 horsepower Indian motor cycle, which is being • ridden by four relays of riders, who are to cover the distance of 1600 miles in 80 hours without stopping the engine. The 'first relay arrived at Dunedin at 6.30 last night, half an hour prior to schedule time, and left Dunedin again at 6.45, after having refreshments. The riders report a good run through to the south, despite experiencing rain, snow, and hail en route. A fair number of interested motorists witnessed their arrival in Dunfedin' at the premises of Messrs Cooke, Howlison, and Co. The next relay is expected here again between 10 and 11 o'clock on Sunday morning. j,lr -Watson Munro (vice-president of the Dunedin Motor Club) is acting as check official at Dunedin in connection with the trials Applications for the Omarama sections ■will close on, Tuesday at 4 p.m. Any applications received after that time will not be included in the ballot. Applicants Are required to attend for examination either at Oamaru on Wednesday morning or at Kurow. on Thursday morning, and it is important that they should have with them ' documentary p*oof of their financial position as disclosed in their applications. The ballot will be held at the conclusion of the examination, probably on, Thursday afternoon. Although payment of the deposit is not required when applications are sent ; n arrangements should be made for payment immediately the successful applicant is called at the ballot, otherwise a fresh ballot is taken.

The suburb, St. Leonards, was initially electric light per Waipori power on, Wednesday night, when the welcomed illumination of the locality was favouraVy . commented upon. The official ceremony in this connection was performed by Mr J R. Blackie {Mayor of West Harhour). m the presence of a number of interested residents and friends. Mr Blaokie congratulated the people of St. Leonards on the realisation of their recent up-to-date decision to have the attractive suburb streets propci iy lighted. Other improvements, he hoDed would soon follow. At the invitation of'fhe Mayor, who was accompanied by the town clerk (Mr Larnach) and the chairman of the Otago Harbour Board (Mr H. E. Mol'er) a number of those present adjourned to King George's Coronation Hall, whore the health of. Messrs Henderson and Davis, of -'the city electrical department's staff, who had capably carried out the installation of Ihe electrio light at St. Leonards, was honoured in pleasing conventional manner. In proposing the toast of "St. Leonard?." Mr Moller said that its lighting scheme Would prove successful. Ho referred to the progressive attitudo of the St. Leonards people, and had no doubt further municipal improvements would follow. The financing of the lighting scheme had been arranged locally, and he had no doubt the same people would be prepared to finance further improvements. It had been said in the past that St. Leonards AVard had been neglected, but if that wero so it may have been due to St. Leonards' own fault in not sending keen men as councillors. St. Leonards was a good residential area, and its great drawback was the high railway fares tc the oity. That was a matter they 6hould set remedied. Or Gooch responded appropriately, expressing his faith in tho progress that lay before the suburb. Messrs C. Fra&er and I. Stevenson also spoke, and the health of tho Mayor, proposed by Mr J. Gibb, was enthusiastically honoured, with musical accompaniment.

The court for the revision of' the jury list for the current year was formally opened at noon yesterday, and then, adjourned on account of the holiday till noon 011 the 16th inst.

Thousands of holiday-makers thronged the railway station on Thursday and yesterday. Tho expresses from and to Dunedin, as is usual at Easter, were long -md heavy trains. Tho 10 o'clock express lor Christchurch evidently found favour with tho travelling publio, as on both days jt left Duncdin well filled. A 10 o'clock stirt is very suitable for town residents, who find 8 o'clock too early, while the 11.14 a.m., ,which starts from Invercargill, is usually fairly heavy when it roaches Duncdin. Tho 10 o'clock train will run also on Monday and Tuesday. At a sitting of the Juvenilo Court on Thursday, before Mr H. Y. Widdowson, S.M., an application was made by tho police to havo two children of tender age, wliosc mother , was a reputed prostitute, committed to an industrial school. Evidence in support of the application was given Ly Constablo Sivyer and Kelly. The magistrate committed the children to tho Caversham Industrial School, to bo brought up in the Anglican form of religion. Mr H. Y. Widdowson, S.M., presided over a short sitting of tho Magistrate's Court on Thursday morning. In tho Ul- - cases judgment was given for ihe plaintiffs by default —Arthur John Shaw v. John H. Robertson (of Paru, near Waikaia), claim £5 9s 6d, on account agreed upon (costs 28s 6d Neill and Co. v. Goo. Brascll (Duntroon), claim £9 10s 4d, for goods (costs 23s 6d); Ahlfeld Bros, and Co. v. Georgo Halliday (of Whangarei), claim £14 3s, on dishonoured promissory notes), the costs awarded being 33s 6d. When asked as to his impression of New Zealand, Mr Fisher (Prime Minister of Australia) was highly appreciative. " I found Isew Zealand to be a beautiful country with a lovable people. In scenery, climate, and wealth of- soil the dominion is rarely endowed. The standard of living is high. Its cities are clean and pretty. Local government seemed excellent. Between the cities ehere is a healthy rivalry, and this rivalry extends also to smaller localities. It is quite a noticeable and pleasing feature of New Zealand life, that, howover, if carried to excess may tend to detraot from the broad view a people should take of its national problems. There aro many points of similarity between New Zealand and Australia; and there are also many points of difference. But these very differences, whether of nature or of individuals, are such i.s to make me desire a fuller ui.d closer cooperation between our two peoples. The greater the facilities that can be offered for such an interchange of interests, the more quickly shall we arrive at a complete understanding to the lasting good of both countries."

Mr A. P. Roydhouse, of the physical branch of the Education Department, arrived in Dunedin by the first express from Christchurch ygsterday. Since leaving here about a- month ago, Mr Roydhouse has instructed of South Canterbury teachers in the Timaru camp, and the North Canterbury County teachers at the Plumpton Park camp. Ho has come down to' make arrangements for tho forthcoming camp of Otago country teachers, starting next Wednesday morning, and continuing for a fortnight at Tahuna Park. The city and suburban teachers, will follow on in the same camp for a fortnight also, comm*scing on the Monday after tho first camp finishes. The camps are, of coarse, for th'e male members of the profession. 'L'he females will drill in the various halls about the city. The last two*camps held proved very satisfactory from the department's and the teachers' viewpoint, the latter expressing, in most complimentary .language, ?tho benefit accruing to themselves physically and mentally by taking the course, and their confidence in the working of the new scheme with the school children. At ii,e camp of the Canterbury country teachers Mr Brock (the board's chief inspector) went through the complete, course, and- was thoroughly convinced of the value of the scheme. Ho kept pace with the most energetic member of the squad he . was .r,. Thero will be about 120 teachers in each camp to be held in Dunedin.

Acordjng to Mr B. R. Gardener,, somcJihins have to be done in the dominion to increase the amount of' fee's recoverable from patients leaving the curative institutions. He stated that some 4000 patients passed through the Wellington Hospital in the course of a year (says the Times). The average stay of each one was four weeks. At two guineas a week £33,000 should have been recovered by the board, instead of which £4600 was received from patients. ■ This sum included old-age pensions reverting to the board. He thought that Government action should be taken to improve such a state of affairs. Mr J. W. M'Hwan asked whether the policy of the board in increasing the fees payable by patients had been justified by results. Although it was said that the collecting system was better, only £65 additional had been received since the new charge of £2 2s, instead of £1 10s per week had been. made. Dr W. Mackenzie said that these facts showed that the hospital was being used by the class it benefited most, the poorer class. Mr H. Baldwin at this stage said that a mistake had been made in the figures, showing the sums collected from in-patients to be not £4600, but £5500. '

During the last year the teachers engaged in infant instruction in the Wanganui district visited Sydney for the purpose of investigating and studying the Montessori system of education, -with the idea of- introducing it in their district (says the Chronicle). The work of preparing and importing the apparatus took some time, hut a start has now 'been made with the system in the Wanganui Central Infant School, and in a short time every class in the school up to and inclusive of Standard I will be equipped with everything necessary to carry on tho work. As most of the apparatus used can bo made in the district, and a great deal of it by the teachers themselves, it is only a matter of time when the system will bo extended to all the schools.

A thunderstorm of unusual length ar.d severity, lasting over four hours and ahalf, passed round Rotorua on Friday evening (says the correspondent of the Auckland Herald). The first mutterings of the disturbance were heard shortly before 6 o'clock, and the final peal of thunder about half-past 10. The storm began to be severe about T o'clock, from which hour till its cessation flashes of lightning, many of them of exceptional vividness, lighted up tho northern and eastern horizons every few minutes. None of. the electrical discharges occurred near .the town, and the majority wero evidently a long distance away. A dynamo in the electric light works at Okere was " burned out" at 20 minutes to 8 o'clock, and the town was plunged into darkness. This was only for about 10 minutes, however, for another dynamo was at once brought into requisition. The storm was accompanied by heavy rain, -which, for about three-quarters of an hour, was a downpour of quite tropical character, but which ceased at about 11 o'clock. The record showed that 66 points of rain fell ;n about four hours.

The Minister of Public "Works (the Hon. W. Fraser) 1 stated at Motucka last week that so far his department had not been restricted by lack of money. At the present time he had 6200 men employed on works and railways, and he did not think this number would be reduced during the coming winter. On account of the -war be could not speak with certainty as to whether money would bo available, and he wisnrd to emphasise that all promises he made were dependent upon his getting the money. The first meeting of the Medical Board set up under the Medical Practitioners .Act of last session was held at Wellington on Wednesday. The members of the board, of "whom all were present, are: L)r T. H. A. Valintine, Chief Health Officer; Dr W. H. Parkes, president of the Auckland branch of the British Medical Association; Dr W. Newlands, president of the Dunedin branch; Dr W. Irving, president of ihe Christchurch branch; Dr H. Lindo Ferguson, dean of the Medical Faculty at /ho University of Otago; and Dr T. Hope Lewis, of Auckland. The board appointed Dr "Valintine chairman.

" That tho men of the Expeditionary in Egypt find time for a little anthropological researcli work in .tho way of excavating the ancient tombs in tho neighbourhood of their camp is evidenced by tho fact that tho curator of the Museum r3ceivod by tho recent mail a small porcelain figurine which Mr C. I-farto, a member of tho Army Service Corps, and formerly of the Duncdin Fire Brigade, dug up and thoughtfully presented to tho Museum. Intrinsically it may not be of much value, but the gift is appreciated by the curator, who hopes that other members of our force will bear in mind tho existence of ihe Museum at Duncdin."

A young man named James Alexander Smyth, alias William Vance, who has been in tho Nelson district for a short time in tho capaoity of a book agent, was arrested at Wakefield last' week (says tho Mail). Brought before Mr J. S. Evans, S.M., later in tho day, Smyth was charged with, on February 6, 1912, at Palmerston North, whilo an undischarged bankrupt, forging a promissory note for £472, and uttering tho same to the deputy official assignt-e. It is alleged that accused had gone under several aliases, and that he is wanted -n several charges in different parts of the North Island. Suspicion of accused's identity was first aroused by Constable Berthelson, who had boon asked by accused's > employer to give a message to Smyth when the lattor returned to town from the country. On seeing the accused the eonstable noticed a resemblance of accused to a man mentioned in tho Polico Gazette, and subsequent inquiries led to his arrest as stated. When arrested by Constable Wade accused was on his way from Korere to Nelson. It is reported that Smyth had entered into negotiations with a farmer to purchase a property for £6000, and tl.at the settler had comb into town to instruct his lawyer to take the necessary steps to complete the purchase. In the Magistral's Court at Palmerston North on Monday Smyth was charged with, on February 6, 1912, forging a promissory note for *he sum of £472, and uttering the same (says the Manawatu Times). George Johnston Scott (deputy official assignee at Palmerston North) said that on October 12, 1910, accused was adjudged bankrupt in Palmerston. In January, 1912, witness told accused that a publio exa.iiination into his affairs would be made. Later he told accused that with cash in hand it would require £472 for him to pay 20s in tho pound. lie subsequently received a letter from accused enclosing a promissory note for £472. Before the due date the note was paid into the Bank ol New Zealand at Palmerston. Accused h. O admitted in his presence that he (accused) had written the two names—Robert John Smyth and Samuel Gardner—with which the promissory note was signed. Sub rnspector Marsack said that tho accused admitted to him in his office that ho h-.d written tho names on the promissory note. Witness had previously warned accused that he did not wish to trap him and he need not say anything unless he wished. Aceusrd pleadnd guilty, and was committed to 'he Supremo Court for sentence. A shoal of sea serpents appeared off Kiritehere Beach on Tuesday, February i' 3, at 7.30 p.m. Kiritehere is a small "iver running to the sea, 20 mile 3 south of Kau-hia (says the Settler). Mr J. Wouldes, a settler, ■ has a farm in the Kiritehere Valley, the house being on a rise about a milo from the sea. On the date in question, after tea", he and other members of the family were "having a chat, and as Ihe sea was very calm they talked of going down to the beach and having a little fishing, when his son Tom exclaimed, "Look at tho great shark!" On looking they saw an enormous fish, probably 300 ft long, shaped like a huge eel or serpeit, being thickest in the middle and gradually tapering towards the head and tail. It was dark in colour, and when located was abr ut three-quarters of a mile-, from the coa'.t,~ going north at about 10 miles an hour. A second fish, following the first at' ab'.ut 100 yards distance, was about 150 ft long. Close behind this was a third, of abnormal sizo, probably from 600 ft to /00ft long, with an enormous body, about as thick as a small" vessels These were followed by a shoal of others equally as large as the first ones. The shoal reached as far as the eye could see. They came from the south-wo=t, and seemed to strike the coast a little above Tirua Point. Mr Wouldes and his family watched tho procession for fully 20 minut's, when set in. They had field glasses, and could distinctly see the water parting from tho noses of the serpents. At this time the fish were about two away, and as they moved through the water they appeared to be about half submerged. Mr Wouldes vouches for the absolute truth of the foregoing, which was witnessed by about seven people. The company necessary for the production of " The Babes in tho Wood" pantomime is a very large one, and in order to facilitate travelling spccial trains are requisitioned; The company arrived from Invercargill yp?terday in readiness for the opening of' the Dunedin season.

The Rev. and Mrs H. F. Conway, who aro to give missionary addresses next Thursday evening at the Choral Hall, have been 2± years in China with the China Inland Mission.' They are from the celebrated White Wolf's district, and from the station formerly occupied by Mrs Howard Taylor, 'lhey wero through the Boxer rising in ISOO, and have an interesting story to tell. Mrs Conway is an Auckla.ider, her husband hailing from London. The Rev. H. B. Gray will occupy the cliaiv, and the meeting •will bo held under tho auspices of the China Inland Mission.

The secretary of the. Money Club reports that applications for loans to the amount of £500, and for 12 shares, wero received at this week's meeting of the trustees.

Wo have received £2 2s from Miss A. K. M'Kerrow for tho Dr Barnardo Homes Fund.

Entries close to-day for the Sfcrath-Taieri A. and P. Society's show, to be held on Monday. The annual combined picnic of the Independent Orders of Foresters and Good Templars will take place on the Wingatui Racecourse on Monday. Notices for tho following Sunday services will be found in our advertising columns: Anglican—St. Paul's, All Saints', St. Matthew's. Presbyterian—First. Russell Street Knox, Stuart Hall, St. Andrew's) Kensington, Roslyn, St. Stephens, NorthEast Valley, Opoho. Caversham, South Dune-din. Methodist — Green Island, Trinity, Woodhaugh, Central Mission Cargill Road, Benevolent, Caversham, Fairfield, Abbotslord, Dundas' Street North-East Valley, Ravcnsbourne, St. Kilda' Anderson Bay. Ilighcliff, Broad Bay) North-East Harbour. CongregationalMoray Place, St. Clair. Baptist—Hanover Street. Church of Christ—Tabernacle Roslyn, North-East Valley. S«lvat : on Army. Thcosophioal Society. Christian Science, Spiritual Science, Order of the Star in the East.

Waikouaiti.—Flying Mile, Wilson Cud won by M'Dougall (Triumph), Scott Cup Frame (Douglas). Douglas 2nd and 3rd fastest time.—Wilson and Co., Dunedin — Advt.

*oik getting married this Easter seaeon will get great advantage in their house furnishing at F. and F. Martins' Easter reduction sale, Octagon. Catalogue free.—Advt. Mollisons 6pecial tailoring offer this Veek only. Genuine tailor-made suit to measure 755; satisfaction guaranteed.—Advt. '

For Children's Hacking Cough at night Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, Is 6d, 2s 6d' —Advt.

Ruseian Empire alone has ordered 40 000 Ford cars to uphold the Allies.—M'Culloch agent.—Advt. '

Fit for the goda—a tumblerful of soda water flavoured by Wat6on's No. 10 whisky. A. E. J. Hlakeley, dentist. Bank of Austraidsia., corner of Bona and Rattray streets (n«xt Telegraph Office). Telepnono 1859.— Advt.

Mr Ernest Boot, surgeon and mechanical dentist, 63 Princes street, Dunedin.—Advt. Who is Peter Dick?— The most reliablo Watchmaker, Jeweller, and Certificated Consulting Optician, 490 Moray piffle (off Princes Street), Dunedin. Charges moderate.—Advt.