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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 13699, 1 June 1915, Page 7

Private letters from Egypt Btate that the Otago Mounted Infantry were the first of the mounted troops, to" get away to the Dardanelles.

"The war has (.provided income-tax collectors with pleasant revelations," says the Mail. " 'For the first time m 50 years at this work,' said one of them, 'people seem really pleased to pay their taxes. We had very-little'trouble-on the whole with the collection. Several people m sending cheques f.6r their income tax have enclosed letters saying that as they could not go to the front they felt it their duty to pay their share as soon as possible and one woman added: "I should not mind paying twice as much, for I feel somehow it will be buying bullets to kill the Garmans.' Mi* Lloyd George's phrase about "silver bullets" was referred to m several letters, and wa3 evidently one of the things that have helped the collection. " BRITISH PIANOS AND ORGANS AT "THE BRISTOL." All the finest instruments made within the British Empire are stocked at "The Bristol" — New Zealand's premier Music Warehouse. While it is true that every English piano possesses individual quality; one make that deserves especial attention is unquestionably The Sames. It is a noted and very fine instrument. This piano has a distinct tone-color which appeals to the critical musician. Its touch is capable of the most delicate expression of the lights and nuances of sound.. Its construction ensures a lifetime's service. I

Among other excellent English Pianos at "The Bristol," The Collinson and The Barnard enjoy a high reputation. They are eminently suitable for our peculiar climatic conditions. In Organs, "The Bristol" specialises m two famous Can adian makes — The Bell and The Imperial. Prices are most reasonable, and easy terms of payment can always be arranged.—The Bristol Piano Co., Ltd., Wellington. North Island Manager, M. J. Brookes. Local Representative, John Townley. The shortage of doctors for war service has brought to , the Hon. R. H. Rhodes an offer from Dr Edw. Levinge to assist -on the staff of the Auckland or Wellington Mental Hospitals, m order that a younger medical officer may be released for work at the front. "A cheerful wife makes a happy life.'' —Old Proverb. Cheerfulness is always associated with good health. . a woman cannot be a "cheerful wife" when plie is irritate! with a cough or cold. Baxter's Lung Preserver makes happy homes by keeping their inmates free from colds, sore throats, and all chest troubles. "Baxter's" is well-known as ths quickest and safest remedy m New Zealand. To-night, take home a big is lOd bottle from your chemist "or store. An excessive demand for sugar, one far above normal requirements, is being made by the public just now, with the result that the Colonial Sugar Refining Company have decided to supply only limited quantities. If people vri 11 content themselves with their usual supplies there would be quite sufficient stock to keep the whole of : New Zealand going. When sore throat, cough, or cold assails, You'll find on© treatment never fails; 'Tis fragrant, certain', soothing, sure, World-famous Woods' Great Peppermint (Jure. . In every home it comes to stay, ltd patrons multiply each day. Once used all others they abjure, , Preferring Woods' Great Peppermint Cuire.

While Mr W. H. Brown Lora Gorge, was going to Browns (Southland) on Monday morning he discovered the body of'' Angus M'Quilkan on. the roadside, near the Otapiri stream. The body was frozen stiff, evidently by the severe frost the night previous. Deceased was a single man, about 50 years of age (says the Winton Record).