THE SOUDAN EXPEDITION.
Suakin, June 7. Three thousand seven hundred Sapoys have arrived here. Cairo, June 8. The Egyptian troops defeated the dervishes at Ferkb Hills. The engagement was brisk, as the dervishes offered a stubborn resistance for three hours, till the mounted infantry turned the position and prevented a retreat. One thousand of the enemy were killed, while the Egyptian loss was only 60. Camels, horses, provisions, and many prisoners were captured. In order to complete the rout the cavalry are pursuing the scattered remnants of the Mahdi's forces. The Rev. A. P. Davidson, •at one time of Knox Church, Dunedin, has been appointed assistant to Dr Thomson and Dr Smith, Broughtou place, Edinburgh. Every one with a garden should grow one of Nimmo& Blair's Japanese "Crimson Rambler " Roses. It is the wonder of the period in pUnts. Plants, 6s and 2t Qi ench, <
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Otago Witness, Issue 2206, 11 June 1896, Page 15
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THE SOUDAN EXPEDITION.
Otago Witness, Issue 2206, 11 June 1896, Page 15
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