“A Spring Poet” forwards us a poetical effusion entitled the “Stay at Home Soldier,” but as he has omitted to enclose his authenticated name and address we must decline to publish same.
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IN our report of the send-off to Somerville volunteers in the third page, the names of Privates A. Conningsby and E. Mead were inadvertently omitted as amongst those who were farewelled.
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TROOPER W. G. Connal of Frankston, late of Malvern, who left Melbourne last Oct, with the 4th Light Horse Regt. 1st A.I.E.F. and was invalided home by the hospital ship “Kyarra” in July, after an operation for appendicitis, took his discharge on Monday last, and immediately enlisted. He goes into camp at Broadmeadows on Monday next. 27th inst.
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THE anniversary of the Frankston Christian Endeavor Society was held in the Methodist Church on Thursday evening last, when there was a good attendance, including visitors from kindred societies on the Peninsula.
Rev R. Jackson occupied the chair, and excellent addresses were delivered by Mr W. J. Northey and Rev. P. Parnaby. At the close if the proceedings the visitors were provided with refreshments in the schoolroom.
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THE news that Mr. A. H. Gregory, of Frankston, was suddenly taken ill at the end of last week was received with sincere regret by his many friends. As his condition did not improve, Dr Worniski was called in for consultation with Dr Maxwell, and his removal to Miss Cadle’s private hospital was determined upon on Wednesday morning.
During that day and Thursday his condition was very critical, but we are pleased to state that by the latest reports, the patient has very much improved, and his recovery is now a matter of time.
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THE following apology has been received from Sir John Madden by Dr. Plowman, honorary secretary to the recent fourth presentation to Frankston volunteers, in reply to an invitation to be present, under date September 11 :—” I am very sorry that it will not be possible for me to be present at the presentation ceremony at Frankston on the 20th inst. I shall be on my way to Shepparton on that evening to hold the Assize Court at that town.
It would have been a very real pleasure to have bidden good bye to our gallant Frankston soldiers and to have joined in the hearty cheer which their friends will raise in their honor. However, I wish them a great part in the Empire’s victory and a safe and happy return to their friends and homes.”
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THE commonwealth statistician, Mr G. H. Knibbs, has already ascertained that certain persons have not yet sent in personal cards, and in one case a material fact has been misstated. Until the alphabetical register has been compiled, prosecutions can of course be undertaken only in cases coming specially under notice.
All persons who have either not sent in cards, or who having sent them in have made any misstatement, are advised to send in, at once, a properly filled in personal card with an explanation of the delay or of the error, as the case may be. Those who fail cannot be excused. Any amended return sent in should be distinctly marked “Amended Return.”
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THE list of killed and wounded of the Peninsula lads is increasing, week by week. Amongst the killed is Private W. Hartland, brother of Captain Hartland, who was killed a few weeks ago. Mr and Mrs Hartland have thus been bereaved of both their sons, and the sincerest sympathy of their many friends is extended to them.
Sergeant Arch Ashmore is also amongst the killed. He was a great favorite in Frankston, having been a regular visitor for years, and a prominent member of the football club.
News has also been received that Driver H. Dial, Corporal Cyril Richardson, Privates Vagg, (2nd occasion) and Ray Dawborn (2nd occasion) have been wounded, and Private Twyford, of Somerville, missing.
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WAR and Woman’s Dress. Has the war affected woman’s dress? This is a question that will interest all our women readers, and it will be fully answered in the pages of “Everylady’s Journal” for September. This is the semi-annual fashion number, and contains over fifty new spring and summer pattern designs, exclusive of the four selected paper patterns which are given free with the magazine.
One noticeable effect of the war is that there has been an increased demand for up-to-date and reliable paper patterns. “Everylady’s Journal”—always a live and up to-date periodical—offers any of our readers, free of cost, a summer pattern catalogue of 250 designs. The coupon in September issue should be used to secure the catalogue.
While this care for fashions of the day is a particularly strong feature in “Everylady’s Journal” there are other conspicuous items. For instance, an expert in poultry tells how the world’s records in egg-laying were recently broken, and gives instructions so that the house holder may secure the same result.
Amongst the interviews is a capital talk with the Queen of England by Mary Roberts Rinehart, who is also the writer of the serial story “K.’
The practical is again uppermost in a beautifully illustrated article on the making of floor mats in rafia. Readers are reminded that the War Puzzle Competition, with £100 in cash and 121 other prizes, is still open, and may be entered at once. If any reader is unable to obtain “Everylady’s Journal” locally, she can secure it by post for 6 months by sending 3s in stamps or postal note to T. Shaw Fitchett, 376 Swanston St Melbourne.
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THE social held on Friday evening last in aid of the Red Cross Fund was a decided success. The hall was again beautifully decorated by the committee, and was well filled with patrons. Songs were rendered in fine style by Miss L. Conly, of Fairfield, and were very much appreciated by those present. Mr A. Diggerson provided tip-top music and dancing was kept going till 1.30 a.m.
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THE annual meeting of the Tyabb Cricket Club will be held on Thursday evening next. The meeting is an important one, as owing to the present unsettled state of affairs it is hardly known whether or not the cricket season will be carried on as usual.
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AT the monthly meeting of the Fruitgrowers’ Association held on Thursday last, Mr A E. Benton, ex-vice president of the Society, was made recipient of a very handsome presentation on the occasion of his marriage, in the shape of a silver and glass breakfast cruet and biscuit barrel.
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RECRUITS WANTED. Every man physically fit is wanted for enlistment. Age—18 to 45 years. Minimum height—5 feet 2 inches. Chest measurement—33 inches. Persons desiring to enlist should apply at the nearest Town Hall, Shire Hall, Drill Hall, or Recruiting Depot, where arrangements will be made for medical examination.
From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 25 September, 1915