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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 6, 8 January 1915, Page 6

Innumerable proofs are daily, being received ol the "up-to-dateness" of Canada in war time in the matter of equipment of her troops. The latest illustration of this is the description given of a, wonderful little instrument, neither more nor less than a spade. This, when not in use, will be slung across the shoulders in a leather case. It can be utilised as a shield and a rifle rest, the. rifle, being thrust through an oval hole in the centre of the blade, converting ifc into a shield from the enemy's -'fire. When not i required for this purpose, it can be used for trenching. Although it weighs only 41b, it can be carried with ease on long marches, and it is practically bullet-pr00f.,.. The spades have been ■■subjected., to the> keenest tests, but it was only, after they'had been shot at from a distance of two hundred yards with ' heavy ammunition that any impressicih was made, and then they were onlf cracked. Machine guns, it is said, have been directed on them, but with -no effect,

TARANAKI LAsb, BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY; PERMANENT (Established* 1865). MONTHLY Subscriptions are Due and Payable at the Secretary's Office. Brqueham Street. New- Plymouth on- MONDAY/ lltli inst., between the hours o£ ; 9.30 a.rii. and 4 ;■■',.A !E. P. WEBSTER. Secretary. WJ meat of choice apricots, peaches and jplums, at Davo Graham's, the White Fruiterer. ' ARCE consignment of stone fruits ' (freshly picked and in tip top condition), peaches, plums and apricots at Dave Graham's. "ANTED—A reliable man or strong lad for dairy farm, machines used, permanent job, and good home. Address at this office. . lOR /'SALE—Two second hand -*•- Motor Cycles in first-class qr der, easy terms. Currin, oppor* ti Fiv<> Station,