GLORY OF BRITISH GUNS

Hokitika Guardian, 23 May 1917, Page 2

GLORY OF BRITISH GUNS

A Marvellous Barrage (Australian & N.Z. Cable Ass ooiation and Reuter.) (Received May 23, at 11.10 a.m.) Paris, May 22 The “Matin” statea that Germans despite the most desperate counter attaoks, were nnable to retake an inch of ground. Thirty-two divisions, during the last twenty-four hours, did nothing beyond losing prisoners and leaving a multitude of corpses before the British positions. The British artillery is truly marvellous. Their barrage crushes any offensive. German Captures Copenhagen May 22 A German destroyer captured three Swedish steamers in the Gulf of Bothnia. A High Promotion Wellington, May 23 Advioe has been received that Lieut Colonel A, C. Freyberg, V.Q., D. 5.0., of the West Surrey Regiment, has been promoted for services in the field to be Brigadier-General, commanding, 173rd Infantry Brigade. He is only 27 years of age and formerly resided in Wellington. He has served throughout the present war, being the hero of the British landing at Qelles, and also at the Battle of Ancre.

Cavalry Remounts.

Ottawa, May 18 Heavy purchase of horses for the British authorities are being made in Canada. The new mobile fighting inaugurated since the German retreat commenced on the Western front has increased the demand for horses to a very large degree. The cavalry, after two and a-half years’ inaction have come into their own at list. The wastage'in this branch of the aervioe which is found to occur has. created a new demand for cavalry mounts, while there is alno en increasing demand for artillery horses. Purchasing in Canada was suspended during the winter months, but consignments have been going forward from the United States at the rate of from ten to fifteen thousand per month. The standard of horses secured has been high. Casualties among the purchased horses in transit have been exceedingly light despite the submarine menace.

Bread Orders London, May 15 An important new order dealing with the sale and manufacture of bread iB in operation. The effect of the order is that : All bread must be sold by weight. Loaves must weigh lib or an even nnmber of pounds, Loaves not weighing the prescribed amount may be out up and sold by weight. Every loaf must be at lea9t twelve hours old and of a certain shape. No onrrant, sultana, or milk bread may be sold and no sugar may be used in making bread. Bakers are prohibited from exchanging new bread far old.