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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2771, 15 May 1916, Page 4

General Tow: shend,. who was compelled to surrender at Kut-el-Amara, has quite a number of relatives in New Zealand (says the Auckland "Herald"). Two uncles live at Devonport—George and Henry Townshend; Ernest Townshend, nnotker uncle, lives at Blenheim. The distinguished soldier has a dozen or so unknown cousins in the two places. "It's about 40 years ago since I last saw him," remarked one of General Townshend's uncles in conversation. "He was a youngster of 14 or 15 at that time. After coming to New Zealand we naturally got out of touch with one another, and 1 heard of him mostly through relatives at Home." "As a matter of fact, we didn't know in the least what had bee >me of him when the war broke oat," stated the other uncle, "and the first news we got was through the Press when we learned he was playing a loading part in the Mesopotanilan campaign. It was an anxious time for us. We hadn't seen him since we were all boys, but blood is thicker than water, and times like these seem to draw families together." The Townshends have been soldiers and sailors ever since the time when, in 1588, Roger Townshend, of Raynham, received the honour of knighthood for his spirited conduct against the Armada, and Sir John Townshend was knighted by the Earl of Essex at the memorable siege of Cadiz. One- of his New Zealand cousins, Mr. Ferns Townshend, eldest son of Mr. George 'Townshend, Devonport, served in the South African, war, while another cousin, Geoffrey Townshend, is now at the- front with the Australian Artillery. Another member of the family is Miss Tiria Townshend, of Blenheim, whoso wonderful feat of swimming several hours in tho icy waters of the St. Lawrence after the sinking of the Empress of Ireland two years ago is well remembered. A case of absent-mindedness came under our notice recently in Union Street, when a Springfield farmer, who hails from tho Emerald Isle, strolled out of a newsagent's shop reading n. .daily paper (says the "Brace Herald"). So engrossed was ho- in the Sinn .Fein that ho entered another man's buggy and drove away, oblivious of the fact that ho had left his own milk-cart standing outside the shop. After he had proceeded some' distance the rightful owner discovered the mistake, entered tho milkcart, and then ensued a chase, slightly reminiscent of piqture films,. until the "absent-minded beggar" was overtaken and explanations followed. Brisk demand continues for "No Rubbing Laundry Help." The Is. package contains sufficient for 7 weeks' washing. Contains nothing injurious. JEIO guaranteed. Wm. CaranhML T irnited.—Advt.