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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 19, 22 May 1915, Page 7

Latest advices from Papeete state that beyond clearing away the debris caused by the bombardment of the town by the German warships (now at rest in a few hundred fathoms of the ocean), nothing has been done to restore the business part of the town. The Zelee, which was sunk alongside the wharf still remains. No effort has been made to raise the German ship Walkure, though she was not seriously damaged.

Many hot arguments often take place concerning the class of young men which makes the best soldier. The following is from a despatch of a military correspondent in Kgypt; — When it comes to a question of endurance it would seem that the soldier recruited from the occupations which require more brain than muscle is able at least to hold Ins own with the man whose body has become toughened by hard work. On a recent long march inquiries made amongst the troops who turned back showed that all except one had previously earned his living by his hands, and the exception described himself as a professional walker! Medical statistics taken in camp also lead to the conclusion that those who develop sore feet are usually men accustomed to hardships in their ordinary callings. The young soldier who has played a little football, a little tenuis, and can swim, seems to be equal to the best, lie is cheerful when others are becoming irritated, and in the final rush of an assault be is, as a rule, in the forefront. Perhaps the best volunteer of all is tin 1 young farmer, who does not know the word “fatigue.” He can ride all day, inarch all night, sleep anywhere. For influousni take Woods Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails. Is tki, ‘2s to. x