CUIRASSIERS' TREASURE SEARCH.

Wanganui Herald, Volume L, Issue 14773, 29 November 1915, Page 6

CUIRASSIERS' TREASURE SEARCH.

TO CONTINUE TO-NIGHT. Holders of coupons in the Cuirassiers’ Treasiu'e Search prosecuted an energetic hunt between 8.15 and 10 o'clock on Saturday evening, but, though the bearer of the £5 note wa.s in the building the whole evening, they did not succeed in locating him. Many others, however, were accosted as being the one to whom the clue applied, and a considerable number of coupons changed hands in consequence. Thus, one benign looking member of the Patriotic Committee was “touched,” but not having the £5 on him, became the better of a coupon. Two energetic salesmen of various stalls were taken by a large number of seekers to be the man for whom they were looking, and one of them pocketed quite a sheaf of coupons. ( One lady who had been looking for the j £3 all evening finally, at 9;45, approached 1 one of the Cuirassiers’ executive and put a series of clever leading questions. They were .however, qinswered with due caution, ! and she was advised to take another lookround, but declined, saying she was too fired, and would risk it continuing till Monday. Yet all the time she was questioning the treasure bearer was standing not more than 20 feet away from her. In fact, on two or three occasions coupons were served on the wrong man when the real one was only a tew yards away. The Cuirassers’ executive desire the £3 to be found, and have therefore'decided that the search shall continue this evening, beginning at 8.15, and going on till 10 o’clock. Thus, there are still plenty of chances to secure that i! 5. WANGANUI COUNTY GUARDS. The big field guns, together with th" aid of the machine-gun and rifle sectionin Paddy’s Market, enabled the County Guards on Saturday to hold the position on the Hill immediately behind the Wai-roa-s and* Fusiliers. A roaring trade was done at the stall on Saturday, and this morning fresh supplies—meat, butt tv, bread, preserves, eggs, etc.--came to hand, and will prove useful to hold on till Wednesday, when the whole available forces in the County are exacted to bring their forces to bear. Upon the rank and file the urgent necessity is impressed of every loyal Guard getting new enlistments and supplies of ammunition. Tire outlying districts contain many men of lighting value and strength who must be immediately enlisted. The Army is fighting desperately, and no stone is being left unturned to make a complete victorv. Remember our motto: “Up Guards, and at ’em.” WAITOTARA COUNTY RANGERS. Though the Rangers had a big disnlay of produce, etc., in their stall on Saturday, there was little left by the evening. There was a particularly big rush on home-made bread, for which Waitotara ladies are famed far and wide, with the result that all was sold before the evening arrived. Ladies of Waitotara, please note: Bread, butter, jams, preserves, vegetables, fowls, meats, etc., wanted this week. As the Rangers hold His Majesty’s for Thursday, flowers and sweets are particularly wanted for that day. The following competitions were finished and drawn at the Waitotara County Rangers’ stall on Saturday evening: The camera, which was very kindly presented bv Mr Gother, of Westmere, was won bv Mr J. Smith, box 161, Wanganui, who can receive his prize by applying to the secretary to-day. The drawing of the above was supervised by Mr F. Webb-Jonos and the number drawn by Mrs Gregor McGregor (Princess). Mrs; A. J. Davey (Jerusalem) won the kitten competition, which was supervised by Mr W, H. Swanger and the lucky number drawn by the Wairoa Light Horse Princess (Miss Syrnes), The name of the goat was Pearlio, and as all failed to guess the name, it still belongs to the Rangers, All names from W. Massey to Rangers were found on the tickets.

The Rangers suffered heavy casualties on Saturday, owing to their advanced |«>sition on the Hill, and big supplies of heavy munitions are also urgently needed in addition to the stall shrapnel.

Hie secretary of the Waitotara Rangers desires to thank'the Kai Iwi Cheese Factory for a donation of a orate of dices''. Now' then, other factories in the County!

A tine opportunity to secure a trap, tiorse, and harness will present itself on Wednesday, when a donation of this nature to the AVaitotara Rangers will ho put up to auction at F. E. Jackson and Co.’s salcyards. Tills is not all, however, for donations of horses, cattle, a two-year-old pony, and machinery will also be auctioned on behalf of thn Rancors. Here are several good chances for farmers and others.

COMMERCIAL HUSSARS (Royal Blue)

The war correspondent writes: - -The Royal Blues are receiving many donations of various kinds, but we could handle three or four times as many:' Now then, friends, what have you got that you don’t want. Send it along and we will dispose oi it for the Wounded Soldiers’ Fund. A list of all donations is being compiled and we will publish it at first opportunity, but one or two we can now mention, as worthy of special note: Mr. J. R. Foster spnt along a stuffed bird (mounted) that was sent up from the last expedition to the South Pole led by the late Captain Scott. We are prepared to guarantee this statement. Ihe Hussars are going to raffle this bird. Britishers, here is a chance to get a relic of an event that will be recorded and pointed to with pride while ever the British race exists. Mr. J. R. Foster also donated a black pony, a real beauty, and tickets are nearly sold out. Mr. Randal, of River Bank, bas sent along a handsome octagonal aviary containing twenty canaries. This stands Bft. high and is sft. Sin. in diameter, and is a beautiful ornament for the grounds of a private residence. It can be seen at entrance to Paddy’s Market, and raffle tickets can be obtained to-night. The stalls report that casualties amongst the stock are heavy. Will some kind friends replenish the shelves this week. A novelty introduced Saturday night by the Hussars was the Surprise Packet (copyright). It caught on in a moment, and the staff were kept busy getting them ready. For every £5 worth sold there is £5 worth of prizes in the packets made up of raffle tickets, art union tickets, and postal notes. The profit is nil, but as all goods are given, the proceeds are really really all profit. It is intended to extend the soheme.

Big Lizzie, the unique spinning wheel, was kept going all day and people are beginning to realise that this is not a gamble, as there is a prize every time for everyone. The element of -chance lies in the fact that the articles to be won vary in value, but all go away satisfied because they get something. ~ .Will those holding art union tickets and Bulges please hand in cash (or report) to at once.