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The herald., 1914-03-05
RENECKY IS SATISFIED WITH
A LESS PROFIT. BUY YOUR
SHOES FROM HIM.
BIG ICE PLANT ADDITION.

Preparations are now going on for
the big thirty-ton addition to the ice
plant of Sidney NJ. Cafiero, which when
completed will be one of the largest
plants in the city of New Orleans.
The present plant, which has a ca
pacity of twenty tons, is being operat-
ed day and night and the thirty-ton
addition will make it one of the most
modern fifty-ton plants in the South.
When Mr.. Cafiero erected the first
plant every preparation was made for
the addition which was anticipated.
Besides the new refrigerating outfit,
there will be a large cold storehouse
for large supply of reserve ice in
case Of an emergency.
Mr.. Cafiero expects that the new
plant will be completed by the end of
June. The blue prints for the machin-
cry and the tanks are now here and
the preliminary preparations are being
pushed forward as rapid vas possible.
The herald., 1914-03-05
ARCHIBALD CAILOW.

Archie Callow. a switchman in the
employ Of the Southern Pacific Rail
road Company, was instantly killed on
Wednesday afternoon at $50 o'clock
in the yards of the Swift Company. at
Harvey, when he fell from an engine
and broke his back.
The engine, in charge of John +. Col
line, engineer and c. Kirby. as fore
man of the switching crew. was en-
gagged in switching cars in the Yards.
Callow was a member of the train
crew. He attempted to board the en-
CINE at the rear and. in doing so. either
missed his footing or slipped on the
foOtboard. His head struck the oil
tank tender, making a cash Just over
the left eye, and this probably stunned
him, causing him to lose his balance
entirely.
Falling backward, the unfortunate
man landed on the ground between the
two tracks, striking his back on a cross
tie, the blow fracturing the spinal col
umn, and causing death in a brief
space of time. The engine was stop
ped Immediately and everything posi-
bic was done by the men of the crew
to aid their comrade but to no avail.
Callow was thirty-two years old and
a native of Algiers, the son of the late
Thomas Callow and Annie Buchholz.
He was married and is survived bv his
wife, who was Miss Edith Hart, and a
fve-year-old son, and a sister. Mrs. Jo-
seph Richards. He was member of
Lodge No. PA, Brotherhood
OF Railroad Trainmen, the members of
which attended the obsequies at o.
clock Thursday afternoon from his late
residence, Patterson and Vallette
streets. The obsequies were conduct
ed by the Rev. John d. LaMothe of the
Episcopal Church, and interment fol
lowed in the McDonoghville cemetery.
where many floral tributes were placed
On the grave. Two members of the
train crew to which Callow belonged
we're among the pallbearers. They
we're John f. Collins and C. Kirby. The
other pallbearerS were J. Heintz. c. !
heyworth, o. AycOck, c. Marxsen. c. !
Sadler and W. Spah
The herald., 1914-03-05
CARNIVAL FUNCTIONS.

\ delightful reception was held Mar
di Gras night at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Patrick Scully, at No. 166 Della
ronde street, at which Messrs. Court
ney and w. Morgridge acted as hosts.
Vocal and instrumental numbers and
dancing were features and a sumptu-
Gus supper was served. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Conway, Mes
DANES Joseph Talon, r. II. Bell, X.
Ahysen, Edward Donnenfelser, Law.
renee; Misses Nora Byron, Aggie and
Barbara Lawrence, Z. and c. Bailey,
Carrie Dubret. Sorafine Russell. Bella
McWilliams, Helen and Emily Talon;
Messrs. Gus Michel, of Grand Isle; Jno.
Courtney, of steamship Orleanian: w.
Morgridge, of steamship Coppename;
A. l.. Green, James Talon, McGregor,
Remy Charles, Charles and Patrick
Lyons, Dan McOscar
The herald., 1914-03-05
DIED..

neutrality-suspicious. McQuilling, 81
years of age, veteran of the civil war,
through which he served as a drum.
mer, died at the home of his son.in-
law, Henry Haag, at 514 Belleville
street, Monday morning at o'clock.
He had been i'll for some time. Mr..
McQuilling was a native of England
but came to New Orleans when quite
young. When the war broke out he
enlisted as a drummer and served
throughout the conflict. For the past
80 years he lived in Algiers, working
as boilermaker until few years ago.
He leaves his widow and five children,
Mrs. Henry Haas, Mrs Henry Brown,
Mrs. Fred Young, Miss Laura McQuil-
ling and Andrew McQuilling. He was
a member Of the Army of Tennessee
and proudly wore a cross of honor. He
also belonged to Crescent Lodge No. 3,
Knights of Pythias. The funeral was
held from the Haag home at 2:3O o.
clock Tuesday afternoon and interment
was in the Army of Tennessee tomb in
Metairie cemetery.
The herald., 1914-03-05
II. JACK BRINkER, RIVERMAN, !
SUICIDE.

Unable to relieve his dependency by
drinking whiskey, to which he resorted
after losing his position as mate of the
river steamboat J. H. Menge, H. Jack
Brinker, aged forty-two years, slashed
his throat with razor Friday morning
at his home, 1873 South Jackson street
He died in the Charity Hospital an
hour later.
The long river career of Brinker was
ended some time ago when he was dis
charged from the ]. H. Menge. During
the years he had been identified with
the steamboating business he at differ
ent times served as captain of several
of the smaller craft.
Intoxicated since Thursday morning.
Brinker returned to his home Friday
morning about $50 o'clock and told his
wife he intended to lend it all" She
attempted to cheer him, but he passed
on to his bedroom, saying he would kill
himself. His wife followed him and
reached the threshold of her husbands
room in time to see him draw a razor
across his throat. He had no children.
The herald., 1914-03-05
YOUNG HANTEL NOT DROWNED.

A few days ago a telegram conveying
good news was received from VIM. j.
Hantel, son of Charles Hantel, former
clerk of the Court of Appeals.
At the time of the accident to the
steamship Monroe young Hantel was
supposed to have been on the vessel,
and would have been one of the crew
had it not been that he was invited to
attend dinner given by his club on
the night of the sailing of the vessel,
and his friends induced him to lay over
a trip.
The young man had no idea of the
anxiety it caused his parents here, for
just as soon as he learned that there
was doubt as to whether or not he was
on the ship, he telegraphed his father.
The herald., 1914-03-05
PERSONALS
ND OTHERWISE

At a meeting of the school board
held Thursday night, Miss May Stras
sci was appointed a teacher in the
I.awton school.
Miss Agnes Baer was one of the
young ladies who completed the Nor.
NAL school course this session.
Mrs. Fred Pefferkorn and little son
Wallace of Alexandria, who have been
guests of DR.. and Mrs. c. V. Kraft for
two weeks, returned home Sunday.
Miss Rosa Kobolt has resumed her
position in Des Allemands after spend.
ing the Carnival in Algiers.
A colt belonging to J. P. Cazeaux.
and valued at SIS, was so badly in
iured by street car last week, in the
vicinity OF Newton and Wagner streets.
that it had to be destroyed. Patrol
man Holland shot the animal by per.
mission of the Society for the Proven
ton of Cruelty to Animals.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Rau of Port
Arthur spent their honeymoon with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Rau, OF
$50 Pacific avenue. Mrs. Rau was the
former Miss Olive Maloz of Morgan
City, La, where the marriage took
place Feb. 22nd. The couple are TO
make their home at Port Arthur.
Damage to the extent of S. was done
by fire caused by sparks falling on the
single roof of the double cottage Nos.
S09-Sl1 Elmira street, owned by Frank
B. Moore, Thursday afternoon. The
loss is covered by insurance
The marriage of John Heindel to
Miss Maggie Lauman was quietly Gel
ebrated Feb. 20th "a o'clock, Rev. T.
J. Larkin officiating. The young cou-
pie are at home to their many friends
at S24 Verret street.
The Junior Missionary Society of Mt.
Olivet Episcopal Church meets every
Saturday afternoon at 100 o'clock in
the Sunday-School rooms.
Samuel j. Boylan has rendered his
resignation as clerk of the Third Re
The herald., 1914-03-05

corders Court to Third Recorder Golf
Mr.. Boylan's successor will be John p
McCloskey, a popular young resident
OF the third precinct. Mr.. McCloskev
Is % years of age, the son of Charles
NJ. McCloskey.
Inc Afternoon Five Hundred Club
met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. l.. F.
Glsch. The successful PLAYERS were
Miss Kate Clark, playing for Mrs. \.
Burke. and second, Mrs. Leo Jean
somme. The consolation fell to the
lot Of Miss Sadie Garland, playing for
Mrs. II. Brown. The club will be en-
tertained on the 18th by Mrs. Fred
Goebel.
Little Miss Ruth Vallette has return
ed to her studies at the Ursuline Con-
vent, after visiting her parents for the
Carnival.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Nugier of Able.
vile have returned to their home. hav-
ing spent some time with Mr. and Mrs
Charlie Bertrand, the two ladies' being
sisters.
Mrs. E. B. Kimble of San Antonio,
Tex, is visiting her daughter. Mrs.
Peter Castaing.
Miss Naomi Broussard of Abbeville
was the Carnival guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charlie Bertrand, and has recently re-
turned to her home.
Mrs. Mary +. Higgins. accompanied
by her children, left on the 25th of
February for Meridian, Miss. where
she will join her husband. They ex-
pect to make that place their future
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Magreevy (Nellie
Foley have taken up their permanent
residence in Bogalusa, La.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Kindergarten Mothers Club will take
place on Friday, March 9th, at 3 p. m,
in the kindergarten rooms of the Belle
vile Annex. All members are urgent
ly requested to attend this meeting as
business of great Importance will be
transacted
II. lnsilillo and sister of Beaumont,
Tex, were here for the Carnival, the
guests of Miss Dora Russo.
The herald., 1914-03-05

A Carnival reception was held at
Mrs. Fred Wiegman, ST., sos Atlantic
avenue, in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. G..
Ahysen and Mr.. Wilson, of Port Ar
thur, Tex. Those present were: Mrs.
F. Wiegman, Sr., Mr.. and Mrs. CASTOR
Ahysen, Mr. Wilson of Port Arthur.
Tex; Mr.. and Mrs. w. Wiegman, Mr..
and Mrs. F. Wiegman, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Wiegman, Mrs. G. Kent, Mrs. Sage, Mr..
and Mrs. c. Wattigny; Misses Mabel
Jolly, Anita, Addie Heitmeier, Alma
Jewel and Aline Harvey, Sadie Mallet,
Leota Wiegman, Henrietta Wiegman,
Effie Grimes; Messrs. J. Sturks, T. Gull
lOry, NJ. Mallet.
The herald., 1914-03-05
MARDI GRAS INJURY.

On Mardi Gras day Horace Nelson
was very painfully injured at the en-
trance to one of the 5 and 10 cent
stores in the city when the surging
crowd threw him against the plate
glass window of the store, which gave
way, one of the fragments cutting Mr.
Nelson on the arm, which required sew,
eral stitches. Mr.. Nelson was brought
to Algiers and was attended by DR.. w
II. Weaver.
The herald., 1914-03-05

On Mardi Gras night, Mr. and Mrs.
j. S. Clark, of Pelican avenue, enter
tanned few friends in honor of Miss
Therese Mathis, of Glynn, La. The
guests were: Misses Therese Mathis,
Carrie Warner, Thelma MCGUIRE, Ma
ME Frost, Clara Hanley; Messrs. ].
Jure, Z. Parmatelle, n. Parmatelle. H.
Dietrich, P. McCloskey, F. Wagner, G.
Wagner, H. Hanly, Mr.. and Mrs. P.
Frost, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Gentle, Mrs. w.
Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Wagner,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Clark.
The herald., 1914-03-05
NEW lEVEE.

At a recent meeting of the Levee
Board it was decided, after a debate
participated in by Mayor Behrman,
President Carroll, Mr.. Hymel, Engineer
Lewis, Commissioner Lafaye, Mr.. Sax
ton and others, to give notice to pro-
perry owners that a levee will be con-
structed as soon as water conditions
will permit in the Goodwine plantation
in the Fifth District, near Algiers. 1t
was also decided to pay the owners 81
each for the removal of orange trees
and also to arrange payment for the ex-
pense of removing houses and other
structures.
The herald., 1914-03-05
AT ST. STEPHENS CHURCH.

Invitations are out announcing the
wedding of Miss Marie Rosa Richard
to DR.. Harry E. Nelson, the wedding to
take place on Thursday afternoon,
March 18th, 1914, in st. Stephens
Church, corner Napoleon avenue and
Camp street. They will take up their
permanent residence at 36tJ Banks
street, after April LIST.
The herald., 1914-03-05
NOTICE.
DIR, THADDEUS p. BELL

DR., THADDEUS P. BELL
Is now located in his new Offices, Suite
S14 Audubon building. Practice lin.
tied to the medical and surgical treat
ment of affections Of the eye, ear, nose
and throat, and correction of errors of
vision. Hours 10 a. m. to p. m, and
2 to 1880 p. m. Special hours in Al
siers at the Office of DR.. Riley, for
those who prefer to be treated in Al
siers.
The herald., 1914-03-05

RENECKY SELLS THE FAMOUS
BUSTER BROWN SHOES FOR THE
CHILDREN.
The herald., 1914-03-05

SHOES FOR ALL THE FAMILY AT
LESS PRICES AT RENECKY'S.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-12-11

Carranza is a great general.
He has never fought a battle.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-12-11
Contest Ended

The Red and Blue contest
which has been on in the Baraca
class of the First Baptist Sunday
School for the past six weeks
came to a close last Sunday.
To say that the contest was a
success puts it very mildly, for
it was more than a success. The
enrolment was increased during
the contest from 40 to al and on
last Sunday there were l26 pres
ent, which was a sight to behold
126 men gathered together in one
room to study the lesson was an
inspiration.
On next Sunday announce
ments will be made as to the
winners, and program of what is
to follow. A full attendance is
desired in order that all may
know what to expect, when. to
expect it and where to expect it.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-12-11

Mrs. D. j. Spell and son, Sam
uel, returned last evening from
a two weeks visit to friends and
relatives in Quitman and Valdos-
ia.
Naturalization by young
lady Stenographer with three
years experience, competent and
capable. Can furnish very best
of references. Address Expert"
care Fitzgerald Leader-Enter-
prise, Fitzgerald, Ga. d-11-3t
Crowns and military genius may
bring greatness to kings and emper-
ors and generals, but there are
heights to which even they may
not aspire. They cannot edit a
country newspaper.
For first class shave for 10c cali
at P B. Owens barber shop south Of
'Goodman's Drug Store. If
Diplomatic Advice: Do your
Christmas shopping whenever you
please.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-12-11

We save you money on all
goods i'm our store consist
ing of holiday goods; rugs,
stationary. perfumes. pipes
and patent medicines.
Denmark Drug Co.
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a. B. s. a. r. n.

Effective June 1st 1914 passenger trains of the g.
Railroad will leave Fitzgerald follows
NorCnDound LOT 121O A.M-l0:35 M.
Souhbound for Brunswick and Waycross $50 AM 35PM
South olnd for Ihomasvie $50 AM 1928 PM.
The A. B. & A. Railroad the Atlanta Terminal Sta
ton at West Mitchell and Madison Avenue Atlanta Ga instead
of the old Union Passenger Station
open information concerning schedules and rates from
9 a. M to 1920 m. and from p m, to $50 p. m.
J. c. LIGEOUR Ticket Agent,
w. W. CROATON Genl Pass Agt Fitzgerald Ca
Atlanta, Georgia.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-12-11
Master MaSOnS

Every Master Mason who is a
member of Pine Level Lodge is
requested to attend a regular
communication to be held Mon
day evening, Decembee 18th,
1914.
The annual election of officers
will be held at that time and
other business of Importance be
disposed of.
This is due notice. Please
govern your self accordingly.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-12-11
DrS. HOItzendOrf & Turner,
DENTISTS
Observation-Disclosures
ROOMS 2OS- 2O9-21O
Second Floor
Five-Story Building
School Commit tee


Supt. H. B. Richie has been
appointed to meet with COM
mittee of High School and Col
lege men in Atlanta during the
holidays to arrive at a more def
mite understanding in regard to
the admission o f High School
Students to the colleges.
1t is very important work
that this committee has to do,
and it is hoped that much good
will come from the meeting.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-12-11
Ben Hill Co. Superior Court

In the case of Hyde VS. Peer
and J.J. Dorminey, for the pos
session of Land Lot 66 in Ben
Hill county the jury found YER
dict for the defendants.
Fitzgerald Trust Co. VS. Ocilla
Southern R. R. case for dam
ages to land, verdict for the Rail-
road Co.
Case of J. B. Wall VS. Emma
Walker, ejectment, judgement
for the Plaintiff.
W. R. Bowen, Administrator
VS. W. D. Hunter, the jury rem
dered a verdict in favor of the
plaintiff.
The court adjourned at noon
until Monday December 18th
lG a. m.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. L. N. Hall and
children have moved to New
Smyrna, Fla, where Mr.. Hall has
accepted a position with the Flori.
da East Coast Line r. r.
Congress is again combating
two wars for first page position.
Christmas is close by. One can
hear the tin horn already.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-12-11
Rate For
Atlanta Bank Lower

Washington, Dec. THE Federal
Reserve Board to-day authorized a
reduction to 5 1-2 per cent in the
rate of rediscounts on 30-day paper
in the Federal Reserve Districts of
St. Louis, Atlanta, Dallas and Min
neapolis.
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School Notice.

Examination begins Wednes-
day, Dec. 10th. N 0 special
examinations will be given be-
fore the holidays.
The public schools close Tues
day Dec. % and open Monday
January 4.
Those contemplating entering
should be vaccinated now.
H. B. Richie, Supt.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-12-11

OCCOAa CU-N0J3 W " " u
Mddling 6 LICE.
IL. My smile illumines an empty
shell.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. S. Price of
Douglas spent Thursday in the
city.
Fitzgerald Ten Cent Store have
fine Christmas opening Saturday,
Dec. IL.
G. w. Harrington of Cordele
attended to business in this city
this week.
The next Instalment of the Mil
NON Dollar Mystery will appear in
the Monday issue of the Leader
Enterprise,
Remember our high grade
holiday goods are sold at
lowest prices.
Denmark Drug Co.
Teams from every Sunday
school in the city are meeting
nightly in preparation of their
Holiday entertainments.
Remember the Christmas open
ing at the Fitzgerald Ten Cent
Saturday, Dec. IL.
Capt. Jack Rogers of Dawson
spent few days in the city this
week.
Flat for Rent.-Lower floor of the
residenc, of Mrs. T. L. Griner COM
pletely furnished. Possession CIV
en- January 1st. Phone 222.
d-11-4t.
r City election will be held at
y the City Hall next Tuesday. All
the officers to be elected have
been nominated at the white pri-
mary and will have no opponents
at The coming election.
For sale-One five acre tract i'm
proved, close in will be sold cheap
to cash buyer. For futher informa-
ton apply to John Grauke route 1.
o-14-3-m
The young ladies of the Wo-
mans Club will give a perform
ance at the Opera House in the
near future for the benefit of the
Library book fund. Of course
:. it will be success and the pub
lie will give it a generous patron
age.
Remember the Christmas open
ing at the Fitzgerald Ten Cent
Store, Saturday Dec. IL. 10 per
cent off on all orders amounting
to $500 or over, for Christmas
trees.
Judge Walter George returned
: to his home at Vienna on the
noon train after adjourning the
lcivil term of the Superior Court.
4 khe criminal docket will be cal
ed next week.
-
"Everybody's doing it" in Eu-
hope.
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Russell Bros.
Drivers Take Notice

1t is a violation of the City
Ordinances for any vehicle what
soever to drive across fire hose.
The department has been very
much annoyed by reckless driv-
ers. This unnecessary tresspass
is a great danger to the property
interests, and will be properly
prosecuted if detected.
w. Z. Wilkerson, Chief.
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Wanted A Cat

Estrayed or stolen, one little
white cat, black spot on back
and black tail. Return to 704 S.
Main for reward.
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Gift Trimmings, Boxes, etc.

Full line Xmas boxes,
seals, tags, cards, post cards
and booklets. Holly G. white
tissue paper. Red, green
s. silver cord, holly ribbon,
red. and red and green rib
bOns for wrapping packages.
Simons Bros. & Co.
D-4.11-1S-2I.
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For Rent

Eight room house with two lots
in cultivation, a good barn and
chicken yard. Price per month
$3.50. Apply to
Mrs. W. L. Colyer,
d-11-4t SIG w. Palm street
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In the list of war supplies sent
from this country, we haven't
seen any Christmas liquor for
the Russians.
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CONVENIENT SCHEDULES BETWEEN
ALL POINTS IN GEORGIA AND ALABAMA.

Dates Of sale points the South points the B. &
A. Railroad December 18th 25 inclusive Also December
January 1st 1915 Return lim-January 9Th
Dates of sale to the Southwest Oklahoma Texas
December TO- q and g. 1914 Return mi-anuary 49, 1915
Dates of sale to the Central North Illinois Iowa. Minnesota Missouri
Nebraska South Dakota December 49, 90 81 o. 49, a.
31st 1914 Return Limit-January 18 1915.
Call ticket agent the B. A. Railroad for full nfor
nation schedules, specific fares, etc, write
W. W. CROXTON General Passenger Agent
to 1871 Atlanta, Georgia
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-03

put on in diagonal rows (three in each
row., are allowed 1t by way of adorn-
ment.
No one can fathom the idea Of the
designer in making, to go with so.
practical a Jacket, a skirt so entirely
unsuited to hunting. The proper skirt
is to be cut much shorter, extending
not below the calf of the leg, or at
most to the top Of high hunting shoes.
1t is to fit smoothly about the waist and
hips and fare toward the bottom. 1t
should be finished with a machine
stitched hem and provided with a few
weights, Skirts OF this kind are worn
over ~dark-colored boomers and with
the plainest of soft s~hirtwaists, in
brown linen or other strong fabric.
The cap is a very good model, with
a vizor of which there is only a
glimpse in the picture. Such caps are
made of ~velours, chinchilla, y%elveteens,
tweeds and similar fabrics, and it
would be hard to improve on this one.
1t Is comfortable and becoming. For
the crisp and glorious days of Indian
summer and the light SHOWS of De-
cember the real sportswoman can
equip herself to be entirely comfort
able and be conscious of looking we'll,
too. :
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-03
SEIZED A GERMAN MEAL

Incidents of soldier life in the fighting zone are
read eagerly in London. How a small party of
British cavalry cheated some Germans of their
supper is told in the following words:
"a small party were out on reconnaissance
work, securing woods and searching the country
side. Just about dusk a hail of bullets came upon
our party from a small spinney of fir trees on the
side of a hill. We instantly wheeled off as if we
were retreating, but, in fact, we merely pretended
to retire and galloped around across plowed land
to the other side of the spinney, fired on the men
and they mounted their horses and flew like light
ming out of their supper room; leaving a finely
cooked repast of beefsteak, onions and fried pota-
toes all ready and done to a turn with about fifty
bottles Of lager beer, which was an acceptable rel
ish to our meal. Ten Of our men gave chase and
returned for an excellent feed"
The same writer gives an account Of a speech