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Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 156, 6 March 1915, Page 6

THE SYDNEY’S CAPTAIN. SINKS ANOTHER SHIP. Louden newspapers just to baud contain tie «*..< C “ pt ““ ‘ <-,00 Cf H'.A.M.S. Sydney, tunushed t the Admiralty regarding the piking cf the Bmc-an. The report ment or the sinking cf a second ship, ** dent previously reported papers. After firing. ie “ , broadsides into the Emder as sb- lay on the beach at Keeling, Island the Svdney went in pursuit of• a merchant ship which had come up dunn* t action “Although I had Suns on thm merchant ship at odd times dmang the action I had not fined,” Captain Glos£Cp wrote, “and as she was making off fast I pursued and overtook her at 12.10, firing a gun across her bows, and hoisting International Code Signal to stop, which she did. I sent an armed boat, and found her to be the steamer Buiissk, a captured British collier, with 18 Chinese crew, one English steward, cue Norwegian cook, and a German prke crew cf three officers, OD2 warrant officer, and 12 men. The ship, unfortunately, was sinking, the Kinston.(valve) knocked out, and damLied to prevent repairirfe, so I took all on board, fired four shells into her, and returned to the Emden, passing men swimming in ths water, for whom I left two* boats I was towing from tha Buresk.” Railway returns for the four weeks ended January 30th show that the revenue totalled £234,566, of which the North Island provided £18,6-10, and the South Island £138.925. The expenditure totalled £228,268, that in the North Island being £123,564, and in the South Island £104,704. The total revenue for that portion of the financial year that has so far elapsed is £3,369,860, compared with £3,283,621 for the corresponding period of last year. The expenditure to date totals £2,438,265, as against £2,405,761 last year.

NICHOLL’S PICTURES. TO-NIGHT! A Keystone Star of Laughter, 2000 ft. MABEL AT THE WHEEL The Greatest Keystone yet Filmed. Featuring Mabel Normand, Charles Chaplin, Mark Bennett, and Harry McCoy, the Stars of the Keystone Co, 2000 ft of 'Laughs. THREE STARS THEATRE TO-NIGHT: For the First Time in N.Z. GENUINE MEXICAN BULL FIGHT Cinematographed in the actual Arena. A Special War Budget of 1,000 feet. THE BATTLE OF LOUVAIN, or WITH THE BELGIAN ARMY IN ACTION. DEPARTURE OF NEW ZEALAND’S MAIN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE FROM WELLINGTON. Also a Keystone— AN EAVESDROPPER. TOWN HALL • TAIHAPE. Direction: George Stephenson and Alf. Linley (by. arrangement with Ed. Jasper.) NEXT WEDNESDAY NIGHT. THE ROYAL PANTOMIME COMPANY in “HUMPTY BUMPTY" The Funniest of all Pantomimes. Dazzling Spectacular Effects. Magnificient Transformation, “Dreamland.” Astonishing Acrobats. Clover Comedians. The Grand March of the Allies. A Stirring Patriotic Song, ‘NEW ZEALAND WILL BE THERE. ’ Kote —Curtain rises 7.45 p.m. sharp. THURSDAY, 11th MARCH. The Brilliant Musical Comedy, “THE JAM OF CATHAY.” Jam full of everything that is bright, sparkling, and amusing. POPULAR PRICES.—4/-, 3/- and 2/The Box Plan is on view at Finch’s. W. A. LOW, Touring Manager. TOWN HALL • TAIHAPE. MONDAY, MARCH 15TH., At 8,15 p.m. GRAND CONCERT THE FAMOUS RUSSIAN ARTISTS, LEO, JAN, AND MISCHEL Cher hi avsk y Violinist, pianist & ’cellist. the Auckland Herald says;—“They ire three young priests from the Temjie of the Muses 'who have been proected into the earth-world to bring •omfort to the hearts of tens of thouiands. Their music brings with it a nessage of hope and joy—hope and 0 y that will tend to develop expendng ideas in those privileged to hear it. )ne leaves the presence of the artists ad the concrt hall they play in, but ue never., entirely leaves the presence f . their haunting music, for • its esenco seems to cling permanently to nc, making, for increased happiness nd optimism. If I wanted to do good urn to anyone I would recommend tiem to listen to . the Cherniavskys tusie, and -that as often as possible.’* .Tickets can be obtained at British «d Continental Piano Co. Reserved i'ca.ts 4/-. Admission, 3/- and 2/-. Reeled Seats for school parties, 2/6 each. leneral Manager .. HOWARD EDIE. pouring Manager ... HARRY COHEN,