Tho men Who are going away with the Expeditionary Force will probably not realise how very precious tho "housowives" will be to them. According to some of those who 6orved in tho South African war they wore simply invaluable, for often tlioy wore away from' places where materials for necessary repairs to their garments could be obtained, and were it not for tho "housewives" they would havo been in Eorry plights. Needles and cotton, buttons, and other things useful for sewing arc not appreciated at their truo valuo till the time comes when nothing of tho kind is to be found.
The Best Map of the Seat of War can now •bo obtained showing all Towns of importance, Railways, Steamer lines, and distances. Size, 20 x 22 inches. Prico Ib, 3d. nostecl. Map Department, Box ÜB7. G.P.0.. W.eUuiaton.-Advti
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Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2237, 25 August 1914, Page 6
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138Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2237, 25 August 1914, Page 6
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