Drams, -which are now used throughout the British Army, were first introduced into Europe by the Saracens. The fife was introduced into the English Army by the Duke of Cumberland in 1745. The Guards were the first corps to adopt it. To do away with the rudders of ships a new steering apparatus is being used, which will turn the boat around without the use of its propellers, a shaft being set across each end of the ship's hull with small propellers at each end, and power applied to the centre j to revolve them and turn the boat.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 6291, 23 September 1898, Page 3
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