DOMINION'S PART.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 December 1917, Page 5

DOMINION'S PART.

ROYAL MESSAGE TO THE TROOPS. ' ALSO TO THE SICK AND;WOUNDED. Wellington, Last Night. The following cable has been received by Major-General Robin from the Gover-nor-General : Hiß Majesty the King desires the following messages publiahedin orders on Christmaß Day:—First message: "I send to all ranks of the Navy and Array my hearty good wishes for Christmas and New Year. I realise your hardships have been patiently and cheerfully borne, and rejpice in the success you have won so nobly. The nation ktands faithful to itß pledges, and resolute to fulfil them. 'May God .bless your efforts and give ub victory. (Signed) GEORGE R. 4 I." The second message: "Our Christmas thoughts are with you, the sick and wounded soldiers and sailors. We know by personal experience with what patience and cheerfulness your suffering is borne. We wish all a speedy restoration to health and brighter days to come. (Signed) GEORGE R. & J. AND MARY R. MESSAGE FROM SIR DOUGLAS HAIG. HEARTIEST GOOD WISHES. Wellington, Last Nijrhv The Governor-General has received the following telegram from Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig: All ranks under my command join with me in sending the heartiest pood wishes to the Dominion of New Zealand for Christmas and tin; twining .year. His Excellency replied: On behalf of this Dominion I desire heartily to reciprocate your good ■ wishes, and at the same tiui'i to • assure you that not only our troops, 'but those of the whole Kmpire are ever present in the thoughts 6f the people of Now Zealand.

EXTENDED LEAVE FOR THIRTY-THIRDS. TILL MIDNIGHT ON 29tji Wellington, Dec. 24. ' The authorities at Trentham camp announce the extension of leave granted to the 33rd Reinforcements until Saturday. The men must report 'back at camp at Trentham by midnight on the Slßth. A special train has been arranged to leave l.ambton for Trentham at 11.15 p.m. on Saturday. The specialists of the .ISnU have also had their leave extended until Saturday. The men at Featherston camp, n.bout 500 in number, are being provided with Christmas dinner this everiiig. Daily News motor car services from HjUvera to Xew Plymouth: Leaves Hookers, Hawera, 7.30 a.m., P. 0., Eltham, S.O, P.O. Stratford 8.30, P.O. In&lewood, 0.0, Egmont or Egmont road, .0.15. Coach fareß. Leave New Plymouth ' for Hawera each morning at 4.30 W. Bransgrove, proprietor.—Advt. Sharland's Magnesia u particularly sothiag when the digestion is*disturbed i and taara ia a naaty tMte in th« mouth.