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Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 5 July 1917, Page 4

Mrs B. Holz, of Wellington, reelntly received notification in one message that two of her sons had been killed in action, while another had been wounded. All three left with the 21st reinforcements. Sir Janies Allen, Minister of Defence, visited Mrs. Holz personally to break the sad news.

Mrs. Brown, Post Office, Taoroa, offers a good home to a suitable help.

“Let me tell you,” said Mr. T. M. Wilford, M.P., during his war lecture at the Town Hall, Wellington, “that a thousand aeroplanes a month are being built in England and, bar the Russians there are no flying men in the world better than the English. ”

Reference to the meat trusts was made in the House on Tuesday by Mr. Massey. He declared his confidence in Sir Albert Stanley, President of the Board of Trade, which, he said, would kill such trusts, and by means of preference would in time make the Empire self-supporting so far as food supplies were concerned.

According to a complaint made at the Manawatu County Council meeting, the settlers about Himitangi and Rangiotu are much annoyed by persons classed as lunatics passing in motor cars very early in the morning firing at rabbits, railway signal boards, or other marks that catch their attention. It is strange at these times such people cannot find better employment. If they want to do some shooting, they should go oat with our boys to Flanders—. Exchange.

In asking for the return of New Zealand’s Main Body men, Dr. Thacker, in the House recently, declared that many people were demanding the return of our heroes, who would brighten up the people of New Zealand and relieve the anxiety of relatives woo had awaited the casualty cables wi h trepidation for nearly th/cc years. Mr. Witty said the Anzaes could well replace men who had been given soft billets in New Zealand and Britain.

Touching upon finance in a speech on Tuesday night, Sir Joseph Ward said he was glad to be able to announce that the Prime Minister and himself had been able to extend all our short-dated loans for practically thirty years. They paid no brokerage or discount, and saved the country at least £490,000. They had also invested five millions in the British War Loan at 5 per cent., free of income tax for a period of about thirty years.

The most beautiful back in the world is said to be owned by Kitty Gordon, the famous English actress who is to appear at the Three Stars to-morrow night only in ‘‘As in a Looking Glass.” The play is a melodrama full of action and the lovely Kitty as Lila Despard, the adventuress, looks and acts the part to perfection. The star’s dresses are wonderful, there is an ornate gown for every hundred feet of film, and the number of sets of furs is bewildering The play is a strong one, dealing realistically with Society lives of to-day,

and there are many dramatic surprises before the last scene is screened.

A little incident occurred at the conclusion of the Queen Alexandra Band concert at the Wanganui Opera House which should act as a reminder in the future. A number of people have cultivated the habit of leaving a > concert or performance just as the first bar of the National Anthem is being played. Several people were attempting to leave the circle last evening, when they were quietly informed that no one could leave the biulding till the music ceased. Two fine types of returned Anzacs in mufti had stationed themselves at the door, evidently resenting such discourtesy to the King.

While Mr. Massey was speaking about war matters on Tuesday afternoon, Dr. Thacker (Christchurch East) asked: “Why did you make another division of your reinforcements?“ Mr. Massey: That information is quite in accurate. We did nothing of the sort. Dr Thacker: A brigade, then. Mr. Massey: That is another matter. Dr. Thacker; Why did you use up our reinforcements? “That is a matter for the war authorities,” said Mr. Massey, who wont on to say that when the men were available they should bo used. They were sent to help to win the war. It was just possible that the extra brigade ntot been ,sen| fto 'the front. They were still in England when he was there. No fresh reinforcements would be required for this new brigade.’ ’

A sensational launch accident occurred at Whakatane Head’s ”at one o’clock yesterday. A Harbour Hoard launch with Mr. Metcalfe, the Board’s engineer, Mr. Mays, foreman, and a number of other men were returning from Whale Island when the launch struck the outmost rock at the entrance, throwing five , workmen into the sea, which was breaking heavily. These clung to fife rocks, ail being rescued ultimately. .The last two were in a perilous position for over an hour, and were thoroughly exhausted. Attempts to rescue by boat and launch failed, but a native named Akima, aged 60, swam through the break ers with a rope, and all were dragged ashore. The daring rescue was witnessed by a large crowd, including the Military Medical Board.

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The Hon. W. D_ S. MacDonald stated on Tuesday afternoon, in answer to a question in the House, that no negotiations had been entered into with the Government for the sale of the State coal mine. The output this year had been the largest on record with the exception of one year, and it was 120 tons more than that of last year. The net profit was £128,527. Children’s Dainfiy Millinery, usual price 12/6; sale price 4/11 at Great Winter Sale. —Collinson and Gifford, Ltd.