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Kaikoura Star, Volume XIX, 28 September 1900, Page 2

One of Mahon’s Mafeking relief force was struck in the back by a Mauser bullet which lodged in the spinal column of the unfortunate man, who was paralysed. With the aid of the X-rays the bullet was located. A marvellous operation was then performed. A piece of tho spinal column was cut away and the bullet removed, together with a fragment of bone about the same size. Only medical men can fully appreciate the wonder of this achievement, which was only rendered .possible by combination of modern surgical skill, science and appliances. It is generally understood that the Boers were the original trekkers from * Cape Colony. This is disproved by the author of ‘ Paul Kruger,’ written by J. F. Van Gerdt. He says, (on page 9) : It is without a doubt a fact that the Hugenots gave the example to the Dutch burghers for trekking,’ and * it cannot be denied that through the arrival of the French refugees a turbulent element was spread among the Colonists.’ Other accounts show that the Hugenots crossed the Berg Kiver in consequence of the quarrels and jealousies of the Dutch burghers. The man who whispers down a well About the goods he has to sell Won’t reap the gleaming golden dollars Like he wtio climbs a tree and hollers. The man who lets a cough alone To wear him down to skin and bone, Won’t be in health so sound and sure As he who takes Woods' Peppermint Cure,