BISCUIT-TAKERS.
Comical blunders continue to be made in British papers, probably the result of war excitement. The Manchester “Evening Chronicle’’ referred lately to a soldier who was injured “through being run over, by a gun carriage during a stampede of heroes on the battlefield.” It is suggested that the “heroes” must have been of German nationality. The “Royal Magazine” is responsible for the following: “Here are a few common faults committed by recruits. In standing at ease recruits will not carry the left leg twelve paces to the left." Sensible recruits, I should think. Even official publications show signs of hurry, as in this extract from a War Office drill book : “Should a Mule break down in the shafts it should be replaced hy an intelligent Non-Commissioned Officer.” That is very complimentary —to the mule, which animal is generally credited with obstinacy and “cussedness,” rather than with intelligence
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Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 3977, 9 July 1915, Page 3
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