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Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3507, 21 June 1920, Page 2

On the steamship Thexnistod.es, of rho Aberdeen White Star Line, now lying at: Tilbury Docks, says the Morning Post of May S, there is perhaps the most remarkable’s ship mascot on record. ‘lt is a buck rabbit, which was brought on board by an Austin- | liau soldier in December, 19.14, and it j has continued as a member of the i ship's company ever since. An as- j rounding fact is that its natural green j rood being unavailable, this rabbit has learnt to thrive on minced meat and lish, and has developed a keen appetite for Worcester sauce. It runs about the ship's saloon with the cats ami bosses them, and at meal-times, it jumps on to the lap of one person after another and begs just like a dog for bits. The animal has been made a per of by thousands of Australian soldiers on their way to Europe, and, having served throughout the war, ought to have its title allowed to one silver and four gold chevrons. There is certainly no other ship’s mascot that can establish the same claim. Let no one suppose this is just a tall story. The facts as here stated are quite atPhomc. Telephone 2477 Telegraphic Address P.O. Box 479 “Trubros” TURNER BROS., 53 LOWER RATTRAY STREET IDU^iHLDinsr CASH BUYERS AND EXPORTERS of EABBITSKINS SHEEPSKINS WOOL, HIDES CALFSKINS, TALLOW 7 and HORSEHAIR PRICESi FOB RABBIT SKINS Our price s until further notice; PRIME WINTER DOES .. 78d FIRST WINTER DOES- 66d SECOND WINTER DOES .. 60d PRIME WINTER BUCKS .. 62cl FIRST WINTER BUCKS .. 54d SECOND WINTER BUCKS .. 500 EARLY WINTERS 46(1 INCOMINGS 40d AUTUMNS 37d PRIME RACKS 17d LIGHT RACKS 13d SMALL 9d

RABBIT SKINS. SEND DIRECT TO THE AMERICAN EXPORTERS AND GET TOP PRICES. CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION. We pay all railage and refund postage. Cheque immediately skins are valued. THE FRISCO & DOMINION EXPORT CO, NO. 1 COOK ST., AUCKLAND; And at — ST. HILL ST., off MANNERS ST., WELLINGTON. Rabbit Skins. We buy all grades of Skins In any quantity. Quick returns and highest market price. Country consignments receive our Gradcn-’a special attention. AUCKLAND RABBIT SKIN CO., Direct Exporters. Stanley St. Box 1499. Nex Pomeroy and Co., Ltd. High Prices. PROMPT CASH, FOR RABBIT SKINS. CONSIGN TOSH UTE'S LABOUR EXCHANGE. Phono 140 TAIHAPE. Box 107.