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WAJNGANUI 2 CbtRONICIkB. FRIDAY, THE WAR. GREAT BATTLE STILL RAGING. AMERICANS POURING ACROSS. LONDON, Auril 17 The United Press correspondent states that Prince Sixte and Generals Yon Argin and Yon Quasi are continuing teir efforts to hammer their way into Hazebrouck. They have suffered LLOYD GEORGE CONFIDENT OF WINNING THROUGH (A. and NZ Cable Association) LONDON. April 17 Speaking in the Mouse of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George said: Since the Man-Power .Bill had been introduced i;<-> had had days of despondency and duys of hope. The Germane aimed at destroying the British army, but this plan had failed. The enemy had in- . APRIL 19 1918. General Bernhardi's divisions attacked heavily near at 3 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, the British guns tearing great rents in their ranks. * General |l There's Nothing Better j^ flicted heavy losses on the British, but throughout the afternoon continued to Yon Stettin's forces they were nothing to tile losses

which attack round Meteren and Merris, the y| for Coughs and Colds! 'ml the them witii enemy had sustained. The French British guns pounding troubles lung serious |ig Many J^ and the American monotonous regularity, relieved only army was int.net, neglected a from •i*| $Jpf result burst of drumfire If we pouring niiiy will cure TO|g army was Just Loosen Fie Bolts and ones as for the older folk. Sales- |»n Si 4% L«. Bristol Pano Co Lul Dunedn , B| s*ouiinfiton'B say in'd wtscii cougliß «nd colds ?.re preva- fttb L! ■t1 lent there is noiiiingl lite bettor. <-SjL There's only one genuine Ki^ JIM ■ give a firm, true bearing surface to the tyre and add to its life. Aα injured tyre may be removed and a new one slipped on with utmost ease. No experience necessary, „ Ask for particulars. 1 OUTBREAK CAUSED BY AVIATORS METEREN HELD BY BRITISH. LONDON. April 17 ALLIED The British have recaptured Meteren, hut have withdrawn their front at St.'

Eloi and certain positions around Ypres. were GIRLCaSFdO NA '' J ^^M I .== OP YOUR r mentary prospect of fiction. The Australian casualties were- much OUR STOCK OP CARPETS AND RUGS IS ONE OF THE LARGEST IN NEW ZEALAND. 1 I BRUSSELS CARPETSfrom £G 15s. AXMINSTER CARPETSI2ft x 9 ft, £9 17s 6d ; 12ft x 10ft 6in., £10 15s;' 13ft 6in. x 10ft Inn, £13 17s 6d; loft x 12ft, trom £1-3 17s (id. j Follow the Flag |j That stands for Purity. I1• 5 Have nothing but I% 1 FLAG BRAND BE MADE FROM OUR, LARGE SELECTION OF " AXY SIZE CAN PIECE CARPETS. HOME FCRNISHERS, GUARANTEED PUEE! 110 VICTORIA AVENUE, WANGANUI r-"i m^^??l „. „„,„ ' i Bm^ J!Tf i ■«"»"* T<'yii|i <lfpjißfrßinnniwroiim£m yJl^ ?»^^^^i WM*'^'^^^^^^^Bintaar -^c losses were heavy. The earliest Australians on the Somme front plunged directly into tho fray. They were very exhausted after 17 hours in the train and a twelvemile

march, but two divisions were singled out for special praise for their brilliant work in stopping Yon HofackI'r's advance. The Australian Brigade, which distinguished itself at Messines in 1917 also iought in a most gallant j| and Pure Malt Vinegar, so |; I lighter than was first anticipated. Tho sudden inrush of wounded to Abbeville hospital induced apprehension that the fashion. Made by HAYWARD I I ESOS., Christchurch, from | I fresh selected Vegetables I; 1,.,-,, I • COOK, ■Vollinrrton>. . ; Voitt Complexion Makes or Mart your Appearance. JRACE DUNCAN, former actress, who no* lifers to tell women of the mostreniark&bl* complexion treatment eve? known. This great beauty marvel has instantly pro luced a sensation. Stubborn cases have beer tired thatbaffled physiciansand beauty n>ecialisu or years. Youhave never in all your life used 01 ieard of anything like it Makes muddy complex ons, red spots, pimples, blackheads, freckles ruptions,

vanish almost like magic. No cream otion, enamel, salve, plaster, bandage, mask, mas age, diet or apparatus, nothing to swallow. I loesn t matter whether or not your complexioi a "fright," whether your face is full of mudd: pots, peppery blackheads, embarrassing pimple; ,nd eruptions, or whether your skin is rough an« porey,' and you've tried almost everythingunde he sun to get rid of the blemishes. This wonder ul treatment, in just 10 days, positively lemove: very blemish and beautifies your skin in a mar ellous way. You look years younger gives he skin the bloom and tint of purity of a It freshlj ilown rose. In 10 days you can be the subject o rild admiration by all your friends, no matte) mat your age or condition of health. AH Methods now known are cast aside There is nothing to wear, nothing to take in •rnally. V cur face, even arms, hands, shoulders re beautified beyond your fondest dreams. Al us I will absolutely prove to you before your owr yes in your

mirror mlO days. This treatment is beolutely harmless to the most delicate skin, anc cry pleasant to use. No change in your mode o vmg necessary. A few minutes daily does it 1o everyreader of this paper I will give ful etails of this really astounding treatment. Le' »c show you. Your risk nothing Send mc twe enny stamps and your name and address fill give you full details by return mail. w • | The New Zealnders also took a splendid part in stemming the tide at a critical moment. ' GRACE DUNCAN, ait* IS, 178Csstiereagh Street, Sydnrj FREE COUPON ! GRACE DUNCAN, Suite 19 17S Caetlercagli St., SYDNEY || I am a reader of this paper and am entitled to know full details of this sensational, haimless, scientific method for giving marvellous beauty to the complexion andTemoving every blemish in ten days. There is no obligation whatever on my part for this information. I enclose 2d. stamp for postage Name # j Address * $ State I J MOLIf'L J> sCrilN A

PP.-5 txerci* ■ ?ncl":ciai c<f eet apon tiif- kidneys. 1 sov. Borough Handicap , , s PARIS, April 17. 8010 was executed this morning. 8010 was confident to the last that he would escape punishment. A motoron- conveyed him from the prison to Circulation is essential to the | pBBBSPi warmth and stimulation are m necessaryand these can be had in the most desirable, I For instance, 1 I SALE OF WORK. IN AID OF G.FS SATURDAY, AT 2 P.M The sale of work wliich is to be held in the Girls' College Assembly Hall on Saturday afternoon, in aid of the Girls' Friendly Society, promises to be a big success in every way. Produce, fancy work, sweets, and pies, etc., will be on sale, and a novelty during the afternoon will be the evergreen Punch s.nd Judy show In the evening a grand entertainment will be given at which Wanganui's leading artists will assist. Contributions fe»r the sale of work can be left at Mrs. Ballance's residence, 60 Wicksteed

Street, or at the Girls' College Assembly Hall on I I || Saturday morning. SUFFERER FROM BRONCHITIS AND ASTHMA RELIEVED. The sale of work will be opened by Archdeacon Reeve. "For many years I had been a -ter- rible sufterer from Bronchitis and Asthma, and had to keep in bed for -weeks Mr A. De Bavay, the eminent analyat a time Last winter Baxter's Luna; -eaJ chemist of Melbjirrne, testified at Preserver was recommended to mc, an.l : Supreme tlie I am grateful to s«iy both Asthma and SANDER'S Court of Victoria that EXTRaCT Bronchitis have now left mc." So compares withEUCALYPTI other eucalyptus prowrites ;i grateful woman from Newducts as well-refined and matured brantown, Wellington. dy with raw spirit. He stated Thousands testify to the remarkable t&atcompares SANDER'S EXTRACT contains curative value of "Baxter's." Large antiseptic and healing ingredients bottle costs only 2s. which are not contained in other eucalyptus

prepartions, and this is why SANDER'S EXTRACT ba« such supeand unique curative powers. H SNIFF UP, GARGLE OR SWALLOW rior prevents meningitis, typhoid, diphtheria, throat trouble, etc. Colds, bronchitis, lung disease, rheumatism, neuralgia, kidney and bladder troubles are banished by it. If you insist on the GENUINE'SANDER EXTRACT you will have the tried and approved article, which benefits and does aot harm Though blankets are dear, hot water the most delicate constitution. is cheap. Get a North British Rubber Coy.'s serviceable Rubber Bottle made In changeable weather take NAZOL with a " Unique" stopperthe brand on sngar or by inhalation. Best safethat speilp satisfaction Recommended guard against chills One does a day by all chemists. keeps colds away. Is 6d buys sixty now From a Wellington Lieutenant, Father:"! am STOP LOOKING SHABBY! in the Trenches, to hislittle dose of In- I THE U-BOAT MENACE. o-ettiug over a nice v it merry been while has on

wearing that baggy old fluenza, which i Don't go Fame and fortune await an invention it is not suit! In t!~e meantime lasted. will effectively cope with enemy which for famous the much, mc worrying SENT) IT TO COOKS! submarines. But the idea must be proFluenzoT, all the way from NZ has I They will clean and renovate it, 1 perly patented and protected. Although altered my outlook on life. JSow 1 I press it and brighten it up, and youf you may not be able to devise an apan to out of get even excuse not ,iave can come out as trim and spruce as£ pliance for dealing with the U-Boats, I work." ever. | that iittle idea of yours in another RememberAppearance counts for if sphere may brins success, Make sure is secured to you. , Our Free a great deal. that it"Advice THE HOLY LAND to Inventors, tells how SO SEND IT TO COOK'S! i Book, it. Henry Hughes, Ltd., Pato do Street, tent Attorneys, Feathoreton Corpl. G Pagett, of the sth WellWellington from PalS. Rifles, writes

Mounted in"i-on (Mr. WANGANUI. i estine to a chum in New ZealandStreet, V Chambers, of 14, Belfast tli.it two bottles asking NAZOL is known everywhere as tn* doses. be posted to him. He rays ilip){V'r.pr7ol rcady-for-u.se and money saving remej ■ Fluenznl keens Vlwnys finds thnt WOLFE'S SCTRNAFPS-Exercise a dy for coughs and colds. Acts iiiie a WOLFE'S* SCHNAPPS-Exercise a BairaeltJiich'e Magic Nervine inetant* Mm well'while on r.rtivo service Don't beneficial efltest upon tbe Sidney*. charm. Sixty doses Is 6d beneficial effect upon the kidneys. lynstops Toothache. forget ''our ovm soldier. REMOVED IN TEN DAYS BOLO PAYS THE PENALTY. helped to stop tho first rush on the daged. Somme. They describle the suddenness oi the orders to proceed south, from the Messines sector, tho first stiige in motor lorries, the second in a seemingly interminable march, with the mo- of warmth and comfort. iii EVERY BLEMISH a fort at Vincennes, where

there was enced .harder fighting THiough few <•! firing squad composed of 12 volunnave yet arrived in England out ot the Eteers. 8010 appeared weak, and rerecent battles, there are some who quested that his eyes should be ban- A Carpet in the Dining-room, in th« Living Room, creates a, feeling MiMiiiii■'iiiiii'ii in iinii - P Australian and New Zealand avoiiikL ed agree that tliev have- not experi- . I = (A. and NZ Cable Association) LONDON, April 17. ■i-iwiiiiipi • Floors | I . Cleaner I , I SPLENDID PAIU* fc , . . . , NEW ZEALANDER? T'LAY A ~~ . • == = JUTE SQUARES-from 59s 6d. TAPESTRY SQUARES from £4 7s 6d. 1 so-fc. 1 soy. 1 soy. 1 soy PROGRAMME The quarterly meeting of the officebearers of the" Wanganui 1 soy. Methodist j FOR 1 soy. Winter Oats Church was held last Monday evenRata Hack Hurdles 1 so /. WINTER MEETING. ing. The Rev H L Blamires was in Balgownie Hack Flat 1 soy. Steeplechase the chair, and there was a

good atGrandstand 1 soy. THURSDAY AND SATURDAY. May Hurdle Handicap 1 soy. tendance. The Rev Reid, who is to Handicap 1 soy. Empire 23rd and 25th May, 1918. take charge oi the Gonville circuit from .Farewell Hack Flat Handicap 1 soy At next Sunday, was also present. H. N Harrison FRIDAY, 10th MAY, 191Si.t the commencement of the meeting, OFFICERS:Patron Esq. President: E A Campbell, (On or about). votes of condolence were passed with Vice-President, Allan Cameron, Esq. Weights for Borough Handicap, VanTimekeeper: A. E T Nixon Century th<e relatives of the late Airs Mlchaelis Hon. ganui Steeplechase, Hurdle Judge: W. H Hartgiil Starter: O. Handicap, Connolly Handicap, Hack sinrl Mrs. F Hill Handicapper Coyle. O'Connor. H. Steeplechase Handicap. Kaitoke Hack Various reports were read dealing Speed Hon Clerk of Scales: H. M Hurdles, Purua Hack Flat Handicap. with the progress of the church. DurClerk of Course: G T Lynch Hon Surgeon: Dr. Hatherly Hon Vet Suring the quarter Trinity

had receivMay 20th, 1918 at 930 pm MONDAY, geon: P. Maxwell Edgar Stewards ed 2R Bible Class members into senior ACCEPTANCES. President, Vice-President, and Treas2 soys Borough Handicap dozen membership, and n adults were urer (ex-officio*), and Messrs G. MarWanganui Steeplechase 5 S"vs' also admitted. shall, James Higgie, Jas. Watt, H M Steeplechase Handicap Hack 1 soy Speed. R Russell, C G Russell, J C A sum of £6 5s 7d, collection taken Kaitoke Hurdles 1 soy Good, Earle, W, Paterson, H. E Dr. M soys Century Handicap Hurdle 4 a. the recent rendering of the ''CruciMcA Duncan, C E Mackay, Russell Connolly Hanican 3 soys fixion," was paid into the Raetihi ReGrace. CommitteePresident and soy Handicap Purua Hack Flat 1 lief Fund. Hon Treasurer (ex officio), and Messrs G. Marshall, James Higgie, James A committee that had previously been Watt, H. M Speed, R Russell C G THURSDAY, MAY 23rd, 1918, 530 pm (At or about) set up to inquire as to whether it was Russell,

J. C Paterson, H E Good, Dr Weights for Winter Oats Grandadvisable to appoint a deaconess for M. Earle, W McA Duncan, C E Mac- stand Steeplechase, Balgownie Hack kay, Russell Grace. the, district, was authorised to contiEton. Treasurer: riat, Hata Hack Hurdles May Hurdles, J. F Cutiield Secretary: W Hall Empire Handicap, and Farewell Hack nue its inquiry. The report from Wanganui East was Flat FISST DAY. very promising, and a Sunday School FRIDAY, MAY 24th. 1918, at Noon THURSDAY, 23rd MAY, 191S. has been started. A donation of Bibles ACCEPTANCES. and hymn-books has been promised. 2 soys Winter Oats I.BOROUGH HANDICAP.Of 275 Grrnidsiand Steeplechase £2 10a The Gonville report was very encousovs.; second horse to receive ;>0 sovs Balgownie Hack Flat 1 soy and third horse 25 sovs. -from the raging. The Sunday School is in a soy Hack Hurdles Rata 1 furlongs. stakes. Distance, six Noflourishiag condition, there being a May Hurdles 2 soys acceptance, 2 sovs. so mination, v.; l Handicap

large attendance. The church debt has 2HACK Empire £2 10s HANDI1 soy Farewell Hack Flat been substantially reduced. CAP.Of 175 sovs; second horse to reHALL, W. ceive 25 sovs. carried and third horse 15 The meeting the following resovs. Secretary Wanganui Jockey Cluh. from the stakes. Distance, about two solution; "That this quarterly meetmiles. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, of the ing Methodist Church of Wan1 sov. ganui urges on the Government the 3.WANGANUI STEEPLECHASE HANDICAPOf SSO sovs; second horse to of the great importance closing hotels receive 100 sov. and third horse 7 0 on Anzac Day, and of giving Civil Sersovs. from the stakes Over the Wanvants and Government employees an ganui Steeplechase Course; distance about three of miles. Nomination, 1 sov.; opportunity observing Anzac Dny." acceptance, 5 sovs. 4.KAITOKE HACK HURDLE H":;DICAPOf 150 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs and third horse 15 sovs from the stakes. Distance; about one SPLENDID VALUE IN

ENGLISH I WILL TCLL EVERY READER mile and threequarters; over seven PIANOS. llights of hurdles, 3ft. Sin in height OF THIS PAPER HOW FREE! • = iii"" f Century Hurdle Handicap Connolly Handicap Puma Hack Flat Handicap 1 sovr = AS THE COOL EVENINGS COME ALOXG, MORE TIME IS NATURALLY SPENT ]N THE HOME. . . . . Steeplechase Wanganui Steeplechase The Germans have reached the slopes Nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov of Kemmel, situate about midway beS.CENTURY HURDLE HANDICAP- tween Ypres and Armentieres, a little Of 425 sovs.; second Horse to receive 50 Despite maniiractcring antl shipping sovs. and third horse 25 sovs from the tc the west of both places. arising rrom war conditions, difficulties stakes. Distance about two miles and Sir Douglas Haig reports We suc- the britiah piano industry is being quarter; over nine flights of hurdles, a cessfully counter-attacked last evening ;!ft. 6in in height Nomination, 1 sov; on with tlie createet enterprise. of

Wytschaete. Proof ot neighbourhood acceptance, the 3 sovs. in tiie whole of Eastern Switzerland. this is atturded by the large NOLLY HANDICAP.Of 225 Our counter-attack also restored the consignment of high-grade instruments 6.COM second sovs.; horse to receive 40 sovs. at Meteren, which we retain. lust received by tee Bristol Piano <Jo and third 15 sovs. from the horse (It was cabled yesterday that a fire situation We repulsed with loss repeated at- Ltd. stakes. Distance, one mile and a quardestroyed a Zeppelin factory lately Bailleiil. Our fire ter. Nomination, l sov; acceptance 3 of tacks northwards These new arrivals include the latest transt'ornmed into a Gotha factory. sovs. range caught bodies of the endesigns in pianos for the home, produc- 7.PURUA HACK FLAT HANDICAP The fire also destroyed Zeppelin sheds,, at close infantry advancing in close formaomv well-known that London iirm, Of 150 sovs.; second horse to rehtores, offices, two model Zeppelins, a heavy casualties.

The ed by ceive 20 sovs. and third horse 15 sovs mtinber of giant aeroplanes, and great tion. Inflicting and Sons, John Broadwood Ltd. Other from the stakes. Distance, one mile was endeavouring to develop an equally reliable instruments received J5 every claioi made the relief/* quantities of Benzine and timber. The enemy and 110 yards. Minimum weight, 7st. attack at- in id-day yesterday eastward are "The Sames" and "The Collard." i.i re broke out on Satin day and conNomination, by women thC 1 sov.; acceptance, 1 sov given speedy safe, but our artillery broke up J( Robeeq, of The should magnificent pianos linued on Sunday. sent These be inexplosions famous and certain action oE oe tl SECOND DAY. uf smoke, and also the advance. spected by prospective purchasers. Evwell-known remedy Beecham's € up huge columns In consequence of the enemy's pro- ery instrument on Friedrichshaven, deLtl-.'Jod debris combines excellent tone SATURDAY, lss»y troops

front in quality MAY 25th, 191S. Pills. Headaches, backaches, our stroying ouses. The inhabitants were gress on the Lys with greafc carrying power and sltude, worry, extreme nervousness *$ p-an.'c-stricken, and many fled to neigh- ithe forward positions eastward of Ypres exceptional durability Guaranteed tor IWINTER OATS HANDICAPOi The with- ten years. Easy tertus of; payment arare deplorable They come to many bouring towns Nearly 40 workshops withdrew to a new line 250 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 15 sovs from women, at times, as results ofC were burnt. There were 140 dead and drawal was carried out deliberately, rangod, if desired Old instruments the stakes. Distance, six furlongs. enemy. German undisturbed by the improper nourishment and poor g 200 injured. taken and their lull in part exchange, Nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance 2 sovs parties advancing over the old positions value allowed. circulation. When you suffei*, try The Bristol Piano

2.-BALGOWNIE Co. HACK HANDICAP. were caught and destroyed by the fire Of 150 sovs.; second horse to receive this economical and convenient Ltd., Wellington North Island Manfrom our outposts sovs. and third horse 15 sovs from 20 J. ager, represenPills. Brook.es Local M. remedyBeecham's They TROOPS IN THE EAST. the stakes. Distance, one mile and a We drove out parties who entered Henry J. East (Allden's), Stadistance Minimum weight, 7st. Nohave corrected such conditions the trenches opposite Boyelles, where tative, Victoria Avenue. tioner, 1 sov.: acceptance, 1 sov mination. invariably -whenever tried, COLONEL REPLNGTON CONTRA- our line was comnletel.y restored 3. GRANDSTAND STEEPLECHASE they deserve DICT LLOYD GEORGE There was considerably increased hos t HANDICAP.Of 385 sovs: second Furniture, FVucrs and ,/inoleums horse to receive 80 sovs. and third tile artillery fire this morning on the look like initv wacn rubbed with '"i'ANlif-rse to receive 30 sav?;.

from the British front southward of the Somme. (A. and NZ Cable Association) UL." B. up wood grain and patsrske.«?: distance about two miles and LONDON April 17 Meteren remains in our hands. We torngiree 5s a half; over such course as the stewi issling pol»sH. Colonel Reprington declares t at Mr withdrew from advanced positions eastarcs shall direct. Nomination, lsov; See how certainly your digestion € fr-» acceptance, £2 10s. will be improved and your bodily g Lloyd George's statement that there ward of Ypres to a new line. 4.RATA HACK HURDLE HANDICAP were only three white, divisions in Palorgans strengthensd. It will seem Of 150 sovs.; second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 15 sovs from marvellous th*.t you can be so quickly estine and Egypt when the German the stakes Distance about one mile Colonel WHAT OF THE RESERVES? relieved of distress and your whole C offensive began is untrue. end five furlongs; over six flights of Repington reasserts that Aye were

feedhurdles, 3ft. 6in in height Nominasystem toned up Your blood will $ a million and a quarter mouths in tion, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. LONDON, April 17 be purifiedand then your eyes will J ing Ui<* three Eastern theatres on the 21st SMAY HURDLE HANDICAP.Of 320 The Daily News' Parliamentary corsparkle, your complexion be spotless, March, and that the campaigns were sovs: second horse to receive 45 sovs. says there is a feeling end third horse 25 sovs. from the your lips rosy, your spirits cheerful costing an inconceivable price in lives, lespondent among' Moderate Liberals that somestakes. Distance, about one mile and if you place justified reliance / ships, and money resources. threequarters: over seven flights of thing has gone wrong at the front. hurdles, 3ft. 6in in height NominaThere is a mystery regarding the use tion, 1 sov.;; acceptance 2 sovs o? reserves. The Liberals demand [ 6.EMPIRE HANDICAPOf 275 sovs; ON THE FRENCH FRONT. second horse to receive 35 sovs.

and closer touch between the House of Less Work ; third horse 15 sovs. from the stakes Commons and the Cabinet, and insist 'Linoleums and woodwork are sj Distance, one mile and a distance. on an explanation of the conflicting joomi".Hnn i c-nv: acceptance £2 10s LONDON, April 17. cleaned more thoroughly and x FAREWELL HACK VT.AT HANDIReports from the Somme battle- Ministerial statements easily if you add a little M CAPOf 150 sovs; second 'lorse to refront show that the general timing uj. "Moto" to hot water. j^ ceive 25 sovs. and third lorse 15 sovs areas continues, tlic from the stakes. Distance, six fureastward oj longs. Minimum weight 7st NominaAmiens being occasionally heavily PAYING FOR OFFENSIVE tion, 3 sov.; acceptance, 1 sov To shells on Tuesday shelled. German start at 4.20 pm destroyed the Albert church tower, GERMANY TO LOSE PREPARED with its famous leaning statue of the I The Universal Cleanser |j j 1,500,000 MEN. Virgin. dissolves trodden-in dirt

which Winner of any steeplechase after desoaps wont A French communique reports : Unequalled || touch. claration of weights to carry 101b penWASHINGTON, April 17 for home cleaning, for hands, There is fairly great reciprocal artilg] altv in a steeplechase, of any hurdle Mr. Baker, Secretary for War, has nnmi:miiiMiii mini!:ir in:.■i!iu:n:iimM!(ii!;:);:ni!i:!! ; for clothes. Non-injurious I race to carry 101b penalty in a hurdle lery activity and also patrol encounters from a visit to the European returned and of any flat race to carry 71b, rcae, For Stomach Paine, Stamps, on the front of the Somme and the front. leaves no odour.'' OniylOd I two or more such races 101b penalty in t.iki* !>om 5 to 20 drops of pure a tin. Sold everywhere Oise. We made several coups-de-niain, | ~ '■£ No penalty will be required a flat race. Advices received here state that in Bine lab 1 for all "household par£ notably .south-west of Butte dv Mes- accordance with an Registered

Kame in an open race for having won a hack «*» I with the 'm .agreement posescontains no | races. race or iii 1, in the region of Taluire and north Socialists and Radicals, the military DATES OF NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS, of Fluey. An enemy attack east of' Green labelthe jj&l&'UtK of Germany are prepared to $■% AND ACCEPTANCES. AND leaders ), in -water and sip slowly. {3 heavy, Cleanserfor on the right bank of the suffer a million and a half casualties &S bard Amounts to be fowarded to Secretary. ~ Somogneux, For COUGHS. COLDS CATARRH, % cloamin?. Wanganui Jockey Club: Meuse,f failed. in their big offensive. m Moto Chemical Co., ■■(§gSo®t§fffl SORK TViHOATS. dilute to a, pini SiiiiiMiiiiiiiiifMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMtriiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii?l WINTER MEETING. CHRISTCiUJRCH 23rd and 25th MAY. 1918 COLONIALS AT THE SOMME. FRIDAY, APRIL 2fith, 191S. at 930 pm NOMINATIONS.' .tires blazing at noon on Tuesday. It i.s reported that Allied aviators

dropped bombs on the Manzell gasworks, starting a conflagration, the rejection of which ifi visible in almost, JP%I~~-. SO EASY that a repair. IT IN TEN MINUTES,SO EFFECTIVE A THAT NO EXPERT CAN NoMAKE External JOB I MORE DURABLE Fiatne. Sold by Ironmongers & Garages ,-. NKwaBNRY. Walker Ltd Mobsget it. THE FRIEDRICSHAVEN DISASTER. GENEVA, April 17. TREMENDOUS SUCCESS ! S«™f Money & Time Dtorists can now mend their COMPLETE ( , ' Boiniington's Irish In the Zillebeke sector, to which the fighting has spread, Zudhna's storm troops tried to advance towards Ypres, but they were mostly shot down at short range, the centre being literaTly ROME. April 17 pounded to pieces. The enemy was orAustrian papers are urging that the dered to retire, when both flanks cession of the Dobrudja to Bulgaria be caught the full force of the British arcontingent on the Bulgarian army be- tillery and nwu'hine-Euns, dwindling as ing used in France or Italy. they scrambled

back in disorder. BULGARIANS AND THE WEST FRONT. At Friedru-hshavpti the Wasisanat on& WcH!»sta A. HATRICK & CO,Ltd General Distributors New Zealand Okaiitahlt <A All Important Gwra&es. Write for lUuslraled Literature S. I bnve used gOS ta-s- -"For many y-ars Irish Mo*.-«uflici«it to n ootJc, wiiht-ut never tliat lam JmH SI i-l{ I tot,/ ! bes anywhere, not in a ; p|| l| fiisli Moss H Be sure to equip with a set, four wheels and spare rim. m stood by an occasional across. -H itand cure it now. Safe ||m hrnilv together, not giving way to fear when particularly thick masses exposed ;|Pj opiates Bggjj or panic, wo would win through in the- themselves in the open. The costly at/J| and sure, containing noBouningtack was driven back by evening, the drugs. IftS i-nd. <M or harmful good fields being thick with dead. for the lutie Kfeg ton's is as colli. ,. Hack Kaitoke Hack Hurdles heavy casualties, but they have made little headway. A large area

of the battlefield near Baille.ul i« being constantly pounded with high velocity and gas shells, and deadly vapours are drifting across the cultivated field. Bramoutre WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB THE METHODIST CHURCH. fe obtained by applyingthis magic wrap. Whether the congestion resulting my our having a lame back, be due to cold, inflammation, strained-muscles, or any other causaif there is painWawn's Wonder-Wool will STOP it. jjjyijj Kgs| W& So wonderful and numeroua mf the virtues of Wawn'e Wonder-Wool, that no home cen afford to be without thie little medicine cheat in soft, soothing, downy wool. It is juit aa nn r rheumati.m v .• ilumbago, l sciatica, neuritis, •»• andj gout. *<>=>« tor * :~ c •> ««ior neuralgia, tootnache. abdominal pains, and colic; pneumonia, pleurity. bronchitis, coughs «nd cold* disappear under the compelling influence of Wiwn'i Wonder-Wool. Alw.y» keep some in the house re*dy at the critical moment when its use

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