THE TRUE STORY OF THE "EMDEN."

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 8 March 1917, Page 2

THE TRUE STORY OF THE "EMDEN."

"Life," for March, juat out, has a fascinating story of the fight between the "Sydney" and the "Emden." It seems that after Muller surrendered and was taken on board the "Sydney" the rival commanders spent a lot of time preparing an exact diagram of the fight. This diagram is published by " Life/! as well as the account of the now. famous sea-duel as tqld by Captain Qhmqn ' himself to the writer, {t is the inqsi intimate stqry qf fi^st naval victory yet tqld.. Qtqer- ad.ventu.r^ \<m famUiar but no less thrilling are reiUted. by an air-pilot who, in "Wild Adventur«a in the Air," gives a wonderful acoount of how the British air service is conducted, and the experiences through which its members have to pass. Other outstanding items are, of course, Dr. Fitchett's own review of the fighting of the month, a reprint of Lord Northcliffe's description of the Red Cross at work, and a review of John Masefield's magnificent tale of Gallipoli. Each •( the departments of " Life " contributes something of value to onels store of information, making this many-sided magazine" --'* more than ever w,elcqxne. Readers who are unable to secure " L,ife »• lqc^lly m^r^l do so by sending 4/6 fg f a ha^yeart. ' subscription tq the q%e qf ftp nnblfthet