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Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2290, 26 October 1914, Page 9

Testimony to the . implicit confidence evinced by the people of England in the ability of the Navy to keep the enemy from the shores of the Old Land is borne by Mr. F. W. Thome, of Auckland (says the "Star") who has just returned from a Home trip, and who was' in England when hostilities broke out. At the time of the declaration of war, Mr. Thome was in Brighton, but beyond the fact that tha. newspapers were eagerly snapped up, the holidaymakers at the seaside resort continued the joyous tenor of their way, and the gaiety and animation of the promenades was undiminished. So in London, after the first panic had died away, the people were almost entirely undemonstrative, and except for the promenading of small' bands of enthusiasts, there was little to indicate that the groat European conflict had commetjced. The children, however, were completely caught by the war fever, and one of the most amusing sights of the London streets was that provided by a band of urchins, who arrayed themselves in gay helmets and uniforms of and fought desperate battles with wooden swords.

The Marinoto subdivision estate will be sold by public awtion at Shannon on Wednesday next. The sections vary frppi about 40 to '160 acres. The upset price will be very reasonable, and.the terns are of the best, only 10 per cent, on date of sale, and 10 par cent, in twelve months, or buildings to that value. The whole of the unpaid purchase money can remain for five years at 5 per cent. If advised, Abraham and Williams, Ltd., will meet prospective purchasers at the Shannon railway .station with a motor-eur, and show them over the estate.