The Examiner, PUBLISHED MONDAY WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 10. 1914. War Notes.

Woodville Examiner, Volume XXVII, Issue 4584, 16 September 1914, Page 2

The Examiner, PUBLISHED MONDAY WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 10. 1914. War Notes.

THIS war has caused a good many surprises and a good many puzzles. The former arose in the course of events, but the latter seem to have been carefully arranged for by the censors. For instance, it was a remarkably puzzling thing why the right wing of the German army should so suddenly begin to alter its course and then to retreat before the left wing of the Allies, Was it that a fresh army of the Allies of powerful size had been formed at Ostend and was threatening their rear ? Was it that they had come up against a French reserve force and were overpowered? Was it that they had run short of ammunition and stores? Was it that the Allies had simply determined to reverse their action, and that the Germans were inferior ? Or was it that the German troops had been over-march-ed, over-fought and over-worked generally to such an extent that they were over-tired and useless ? It did not seem to be the result of an attack on strong positions held by the Allies and a decisive repulse by them. What was it, then ? Probably it was a combination of fear of an enemy in their rear —this week’s news suggests that—of shortage of stores, and of over-tired and un-der-fed men. In any case, Tommy Atkins and Piou Piou have Hans Breitmann on the run, and we are well content with that. All we ask, at present, is that they shall keep him going.

IN addition to surprises and puzzles, this war will cause a great many revisions of opinion. It has done so already. People who declared that there was no need to take precautions against Germany as she had no designs against us, now say that Germany had been gathering this up against us for a long time. It would be interesting to know the present opinion of the scientist who declared that to be allied with a barbarous country like Russia against one like Germany, the home of art and science, was a crime against art and civilisation. They say that if you scratch a Muscovite you find a Tartar, and it looks very much as if you scratch a German you find a Goth, and that the Goth is no better than the Tartar. It is no wonder the Lord Provost of Glasgow was cried down when he stated publicly that he hoped nothing would be done to prevent the resumption of friendly relations with Germany when the war comes to a close. If he had said that he hoped nothing would be done by Germany to prevent the resumption of such relations no one would have objected. But it is a very one-sided suggestion at present. The Lord Provost had better alter his opinion—or his way of stating it.

JT is good to read the soldier’s opinion of Sir John French. He has shown himself an able general, and it is evident he is a kindly man. There is a wonderful difference between the account given of him and that we might fairly expect to be given of a German general. If he survives the war, Sir John will have a peerage, if he cares to take it. So will Smith-Dorrien.

Ladies who are at work for the troops would do well to note the cable which says that the weather is becoming colder, and that warm clothing is being made up for the men. Cold in Europe will be different from cold weather here, and our men will need all the warm stuff they can get.

The Samoa garrison will he reduced to SOU or 400 men. The French Government has ordered 50 tons of glaxo, Messrs Nathan and Go's well-known dried milk preparation. The wife of Mr Neill hi lack, a fanner of Maungatua, Taieri Plain, committed suicide on Sunday morning by hanging herself with a cord from a bedroom door. Deceased had boen in bad health lately, and had become very depressed. For Chronic Chest Complaints, AVoodT Great Peppermint Gore, lj$ t 21C

Mr Wade, of Napier Road, has presented a heifer to the Patriotic Fund, and this will be sold at the sale on Monday. Beneficial rains throughout New South Wales have relieved the anxiety caused by the fear of an extended drought. Mrs Fred. Balchin’s friends will be sorry to hear that she had to be taken to, a private hospital in Palmerston for treatment on Monday. The health of Mr Henry Giles, of Upper Woodlands Road, is causing his friends and relations some anxiety. 1 11 ° old lady, too, is not any too well. Within the past week a number of milk suppliers in Wellington and Wanganui have been fined in goodly sums tor supplying watered milk. At Palmerston on Monday a Maori was fined .£IOO and .£lO 16s lOd costs for failing to supply proper assessment returns.

In this issue Messrs Abraham _ and Williams publish a notice to their clients that their wool, skins, hides and tallow sales have been resumed. The sales m Wellington commence on Friday and at Palmerston on the 25th inst.

There are 22 names on the Huntly death roll. It is now believed 63 miners were below when the explosion occurred, including 20 who came out alive. Eleven miners are still unaccounted for. A wonderful bargain at Sandford and Burrou'di —24 one-piece summer dxesses all going at half price, viz., 7/11 each. Be sure to secure one at once, as they cannot be replaced.

The sale of sweets and flowers in the streets yesterday by a number of girls in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund was very successful, and far beyond the expectations of the promoter, Mrs H. BaltourKinnear. _ _ . . ■ Melbourne reports that a young school teacher named Patricia Beckett was waylaid and shot dead in Royal Park. The murderer is an unknown man, who fired five shots and escaped. Jealousy is supposed to be the cause of the crime. Belgium has been endeavouring to discover a perfect women. According to a symposium in Brussels, she must possess the figure of a American, the elegance of a French women, the complexion of an English girl, the hair of an Austrian, the eyo°of an Italian, and a profile of a Spaniard.

After walking on a average 1G miles a day for nearly 32 years over some of tlie wildest country in Westmorland, Joseph Wells, rural postman in Kendal, has just retired under the age regulations. Allowing for holidays. Wells calculates has walked about 175,000 miles, or a distance equal to seven times round the earth.

Sole agents for that wonderful-wear-ing leather.—J. A. Nicholas.

A Yorkshire fain of waggon builders has just received an order for 8392 pairs of wheels and axles. The enormous amount of material involved may be gathered from the fact that if the wheels wore placed end to end in one continuous line they would cover a distance of nearly nine miles and a-half. The total weight of the material to bo used is about 0130 tons.

There was a large attendance at the Palace Pictures last night, the screening of the pantomime “ Cinderella ’ proving an irresstable draw. It was splendidly acted throughout, the scenery being very fine, and the whole beautifully mounted. “ The Opium Smoker ” was a sensational drama of absorbing interest and excitement, and was shown in two parts. Tire comics caused lots of laughter. We have just lauded direct from Eng land an electric vibrator for massage treatment. 11. G. Wood, Hairdresser.

Professor Dixon, one of the British scientists at present touring the Dominion was at Rotorua when the Huntly disaster occurred. He holds the chair of chemistry at the .Manchester University and is a' member, of the Brinish Home Office on explosives in coal-mines, and has -yjftf.VTJi working on explosives in mines all through England. Ho generously expressed his desu-e to aid at the inquiry into the cause of the disaster at Huntly, ami the Government has boon glad to avail itself of his services. Professor Dixon is now at Huntly. At St. Columbkillo’s Church this morning Miss Ellen Mulcahy was married to Mr' D. O’Neil. The Rev. Father McKenna officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charmfag in a robe of white arnmese silk, tastefully trimmed with fine Brussels 1 ice. She also wore a pretty white silk hat. The bridesmaid was Miss Molly Mulcahy, sister of the bride, and she looked very pretty in a gown of pale blue moussel iine silk, with union bodice. Another bridesmaid, little Miss O’Neil, sister of the bridegroom, wore a sweet trock af cr jam silk, and a white hat with floral trimmings. Mr P. O’Neil acted as best man. A reception was afterwards held in Mr J’urnbull’s Tearooms.

Just try a vibrator Shampoo Haircut or shave at the Paris saloon.

A meeting of the Young Men’s Social Club was held in the Jockey Club’s loom on Monday evening. Present —Mr Skinner (in the chair) and 22 members. A pologies were received from several members who were unable to attend. Messrs Nutter, Harding, Webber and Kirkpatrick were elected a Tennis’ Committee to hunt up intending players and to call a meeting to make arrangements. Several names were handed in to form a Cricket Club, and Messrs Bibby, Sinclair, Kyan and Taylor were appointed to work up interest, and to report to next meeting. It was decided to have a meeting every Monday at 7.30 p.m. in the Fire Brigade room, which lias been kindly lout for the purpose. Tho election of an executive committee, and the drawing up of a syllabus, was held over until next Monday to allow members to interview other townspeople to solicit thoir interest in the matter.

[Famous English Pianos at The Dresden. “No Pianofortes ” observed Lis/.t, the eminent virtuoso, “last anything like so well as those of Broad wood.” Even after eighty-six years’ service a Broadwood lias been known to play sweetly and clearly. This speaks volumes for the British thoroughness with which this British piano is built. The instruments of John Broadwood and Sons, Ltd., represent man’s highest achievement in piano construction. They are the product of a firm who date from 1728, and who have been makers to Royalty since George 11.

The Dresden Piano Co., Ltd., hold extensive stocks of the Broadwood and uthoi English pianos of worly-wide prestige including the noted Samoa —and ideal piano, and always a wise choice —and the Col lard. In organs. New Zealand’s premier music warehouse specialises in in the two leading Canadian makes —the Bell and the Imperial. All who desire an instrument that will ensure life-long satisfaction can confidently purchase at ••The Dresden.” Easy terms of payment may be arranged. The Dresden Piano Co,, Ltd., Wellington, North Island Manager : M. J. Brookes Local Representative, John Gi’ant.

If you suffer from cold, experience a tightness of the chest, with difficulty in breathing, you will find relief in NAZOL. From the first dose you will feel it doing good. Sold everywhere.

A complete remedy for coughs, colds, soio throats, and bronchitis is NAZOL. Can be taken on sugar or through' a Nazol Inhaler. Rubbed on the chest, it. soothes and eases wonderfully.

It is told of an Aberdeen miser that he oats his meals in front of a mirror because it doubles the dishes.

Miss Rose Lessee of Clareville, Ohio, agreed to elope with Mr Alexander Manscher, and provided him with .£l2 to pay for railway tickets. He eloped with the money and with another girl. Ring up ’phone 47 for all plumbing, sanitary and dairy work.—(Morgan and Co.. Ltd.).

A voting man, Albert Bertie Clements, made a determined effort to commit suicide on Saturday morning in Mcorhouse avenue. Christchurch, by sneaking behind a steam roller and throwing lumscU under the wheels. He was seen by the driver in time, but he was badly bruised on one shoulder. He was detained by the driver till the. police came, when he was arrested and taken to the police station. Last issue we reported that a man had been killed that day at Makun. but could not ascertain his name. The Press Association now tells us that the untortunate man’s name is J. T. Priest , a, set tier at N"aturi. He was driving a drill on his farm, when the horses bolted and he fell from the machine. His skull was fractured, and death was evidently instantaneous. Deceased, who was highly respected,'leaves a wife and Brown-up family. Mr Priest was an old Woodville resident. Twenty years ago he occupied a section on the Maaterton Road, and Priests’ Road was called after mm. If shadows fall on yen and me (and I suppose they do), And life is dark and health is poor,

And everything is blue. Cheer up! and take the chance you.have, Secure a life renewer ; *w Awtli gloom ! for joy room J With Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure . After the Expeditionary Force arrived at Samoa a detachment of Auckland men under Captain Neely was entrusted with the duty of securing the wireless station. One of them returned by the Monowai on Saturday. He stated that throe G erraans wore found at the station, and 1 hey were arrested and kept in the guard room for several days. About a do/.eu Mauser rifles were also secured. The apparatus had been disabled by the removal of parts and the confusion of connections. Capped sticks of dynamite were found among the machinery and about the station, but all explosives were removed without mishap. A supplementary equipment was taken with the expedition, but from the fact that the Monowai did not send any advice of her return the men presume that the station hart not then been restored to working order.—[The Capt. Neely mentioned abo e is a brother of Mr Neely, of Woodville]. At the Mart—lsland oranges, bananas, cooking apples, pumpkins,pine-melons, cabbages, kc. * Messrs Sandford and Burrough in this issue announce t h it they have taken over Messrs Sandfo \l and Co.'s business, and they are holding a gigantic sale of splendid goods at almost next to nothing prices. IHce advt.

3000 yards of gleaming radiantly beautiful Tussore Silk have just arrived from China at Collinson A < unninghame’s, Palmerston North. There are 13 qualities, and a sample of each will be forwarded you on request. Priced 1/4 to 3/11, delivered to your P.O. free for cash with order. Send" to-day tor samples of this popular silk. *