There has been an enormous increase in the consumption of wine in the areas which are occupied almost exclusively by men under arms in France. The French Ministry of Commerce announces that the total quantity for February and March. 1915, was 26,498,000 gallons, compared with 13

In these times when, after twelve months of war, no definite progress can be shown, the question naturally arises, "What is wrong with England I" The answer is des: (says* writer in the "Outlook "). We are reaping the 'mita of socalled Democracy. The methods of " popular " Gover

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1915. °cal Weirs. Charlie Cox, well known in sports circles in the Uttoxeter district, is in the Army Service Corps, and has been at the front about two months. _ We J. W. Itemmant, of Uttozeter, who joined the Sportsman's Battalion early in the war and is n

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The portrait in this column of Lieut.-Col. Lord Stafford, is reproduced by permissicn of the Editor of the "Training Corps Gazette." This is a bright and chatty periodical which - deals with the doings of V.T.C.'s throughout the country, and morrow (Thirsillav) should be read by

As a result of a of some of their own handiwork, Doris Gould (aged 11) and a friend obtained the sum of £1 11s. 6d. on behalf of the Red Cross Society in an official box supplied by Mrs. Randall, the Township Leader.

YOU can get an mints batch of eggs during the moulting period by giving ICAIR,BWOOD (harmless) POULTRY SPICE every day. Thousands did so last year and were delighted with results. Packets, 2d., 6d. and is.—F. L. Davies, Grocer, Dove-bank, Uttoxetcr. For Setvloo. PEDIGREE BOAR Mi

The Rev. F. W. Gostick will be shortly ceasing his connection with the local Wesleyan Church, on his selection for the mMistry of Loughborough. He will be succeeded by the Rev. W. J. Atkinson, of Oldbury, near Birmingham. - - There was a good display of stock at Ashbourne Cattle

wad cause so injury; to the married or single ars invaluable. By post under cover :Ili or 2/9, from Hor•on & Co.. Chemists (Chief Dispenser from the late Birmingham Lying-in Hospital), Dept.), ASTON MANOR, BIRMINGHAM. Sold over so years. SUPPLIED DIRECT ONLY. SELDOM EVER FAIL Al