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General Sir Archibald Htmiar, who has just, been placed in oommand of the third section of Britain's now army, once had an amusing experience in Egypt. Sir .Archil)aid is a. very strict disciplinarian, and all who are under him are fully aware of the fact. On the particular occasion in question, the general was dining with some friends when an orderly entered the apartment and announced _ that a messenger wag outride who wished to speak to Sir Archibald. The general was. annoyed at. tiie interruption and said that he could not see the visitor at that moment. ""What shall I do with him then, gir?" the orderly. ;< Oh, knock him down!" replied Sir Archibald impatiently, as ho went on with his dinner. The orderly left the room and the matter was temporarily forgotten in the flow of conversation rtjund the table. About five minutes later, however, the orderly returned on his person tho evident effects of a S '"Sa.lt3tmg the astonished general, he remarked calmly - , "I had a. bit of a job, «r, but I knocked him down at the finish!"
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 11359, 10 April 1915, Page 3
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