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"Mr. Clement Wragge has prepared a special weather forecast for the
year 9117. His opinion is that the year will prove distinctly good."
_New Zealand Times._

We infer that, in Mr. WRAGGE's opinion, the War will be over by then.

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The Minimum.

Extract from a letter just received from H.Q. in France:--

"C.O.'s will take care that all ranks know that they must never parade
before an Officer--Brigade, Regimental or Company--unless properly
dressed, wearing at least a belt."

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"The few women on the platform were dressed quietly, as befitted the
occasion, the smartest person present being Mr. McKenna."--_Illustrated
Sunday Herald._

Our contemporary might have told us what he wore.

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THE GOLFER'S PROTEST.