A lie, probably, but a brave one: A poor fellow i*i the fighting-line had his leg so badly shattered that immediate amputation was necessary. Only a local anaesthetic could be used, but with Anzac heroism the sufferer stood it manfully. When the towel was removed from his face his first question was: "Have you got it off? What did you do it with?" "It's over there in the corner," they replied. "Strewth," explained.the bereaved, "don't throw it away yet—there's two quid hidden/in the boot."
DOMINION PREMIERS. WASHINGTON, May 2S. King George has called a conference of Dominion Premiers to determine the British •war policies and "the. quotas of men artd monej', and also to consider, the voice, of each Dominion at the peace table^
____ R. BARGROVE DRAPER, NEW BRIGHTON. LADIES' WINTER COATS, with and without Fur Collars'; also Separate Fur Collars. 8032 j£ Our Display of this Lovely ♦ fl Flower is much better than In -ft Y, previous years. Now is the time S % to choose your varieties for Do- * § livery Next Spring. Visitors are * X Cordially Invited to Inspect this J ;| Lovely Display. * I W. BAYLiSS & SON I 1 Bryndwr Nurseries, Jeffrey's Ed., t Fendalton. 'Phone 1703. S | $ LAKE - | Footwear Specialists SYDENHAM. Why pay the Fancy Prices the City Stores charge you? Make us your Shocists, and you Avill save 3/- to 10/- on every pair. Just landed—3oo pairs A. E. I HARLOW \S first-grade Tan I Willow, Tail Zulu, Box Calf, I and Glace Kid Boots for men. I £SOOO Stocks to choose from. I
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Sun (Christchurch), Volume V, Issue 1339, 29 May 1918, Page 8
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257Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 Sun (Christchurch), Volume V, Issue 1339, 29 May 1918, Page 8
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