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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1918-5-16, Page 7i n FIRST BATTLE I WITH THE TANKS � WHEN BRITISI[ RECAPTURED SOMME VILLAGE. Surprised Germane Who Did Not Anticipate Renewal of Conflict During tine Night. Details of the recapture of Villers Bretanneux by tin Australian and British forces are coming through. The first drive against Villers-Bre- tonneux was made with two divisions, and this was throwm back. The Ger- mans immediately put two fresh divi- sions into line and again surged for- ward. Five tanks were sent to the north through the valley leading through the southern part of the town, and these engines were followed by large forces of infantry, By Moon the Germans had swung a salient about 6,000 yards wide and 4,000 yards sleep about Villers-Breton- neux, and were holding the town strongly. This they continued to do until 10 o'clock on the night of April 26th, when the British delivered a sur- prise counter-attack. There should have been a moon to assist the British, but the sky was heavily overcast, and a dense mist hung over the region. Germans Were Surprised. According to prisoners the enemy had no anticipation of further trouble from the British on Thursday night, and were sitting snugly in their new position when the storm broke. The German artillery had perhaps been lulled into false security, and was do- ing little shelling. At the appointed hour the British gunners put down a sharp barrage, and the British infantry drove for- ward. The attach was made from the south-west and north-west on Villers- Bretonneux, and these two forces drove in towards the eastern part of the town in a converging movement. As a result the British bottled the town up. The British infantry immediately rushed the town, and heavy hand- to-hand fighting ensued, the bayonet being used freely. Six hundred pris- oners were talcen here alone, and a great number of the enemy were kill- ed. The town was virtually cleared, and on Friday only a few scattered pockets of Germans are in the place. Some of them are still dug in along the Villers - Bretonneux - Marcelcave railway embankment with machine guns, and these are causing some trouble, but their ultimate extermina- tion or capture is certain. Obtained a Footing. In the Bois de'Aquenne, just west of Villers-Bretonneux, one German of- ficer and forty men had got a footing on Thursday and they hung on until Friday morning, although they were completely cut off; they surrendered on Friday. In a counter-attack a large part of the old British positions about Vil- lers-Bretonneux were regained. To- day those Germans who still re- mained in the bottle could not get out, and their comrades were unable to get in through the narrow nests to assist them. During Thursday's fighting the Germans at one time got as far as Cechy, south-west of Villers-Breton- neux, and this represented their greatest advance. The tanks furnish- ed the most dramatic chapter of the story of Thursday's battle. These tanks, which the Germans employed for the first time, were bulky affairs with heavy armor and guns. The British tanks which were thrown into the action to offset the German mon- sters furnished the first tank engage- irent in history. The main clash be- t"F,een the tanks came when the Ger- man engines attacked two smaller British tanks. As might be expect- ed, one of the British machines was disabled. The other was being hard pressed by four or five of the,big en- emy tanks, when one of the larger British tanks, which had observed the fray from the distance, came rushing up and engaged the Germans. A Battle Royal. It was a battle royal. The tank guns blazed furiously and shells Crashed and glanced from the steel armor in every direction, The Brit- ish tank finally got several shots home on one of the Germans and put it out of action. This disconcerted the others and they fled, leaving the Brit- ish tank with its smaller comrade in possession of the field, Some of the most telling worts was done by the tanks near Crecy. Hero numbers of small, fast British tanks attacked a large concentration of enemy infantry. Before the Ger- mans were able to escape, the swift- ly -moving monsters were amongst them, firing heavily into the dense Tanks: Many infantrymen were caught beneath the machines and crushed. TO Clarify Fats. Melt the fat in an equal volume of water and heat for a short tinie at a Moderate temperature. Stir occa- sionally, scraping off any bits of meat pr other material which may adhere to the other side. Fats which have termed on top of soup, cooped meats, etc., or strong fats such as from boil- ed mutton, poultry and game may he clarified in this way and used bja a or eombined with other animal agetable fats and used in oily lig ry dish. TO REMAIN YOUNG flush the bowels regularly with PURGATIVIi WATER A mild but sure saline purgative which softens the contents of the lutes• tines and facilitates their eapulaion without causing colic, cramps or dle- oomtort, On Sale everywhere; 26 oents the bottle, RIGA PURGATIVE WATER CO. MONTREAL, BEGINNINGS OF AIR CONQUEST THE BRITISH AND DEVELOP- MENT OF AERIAL COMBAT. At the Present Stage There Are Three Branches of Aviation, Dif- fering in Several Respects. In an interesting communication to the National Geographic Society, Cap- tain Andre de Berroeta; of the French aviation service, now on duty with the French Military Mission to America, traces the development of the air- man's duties since the beginning of the world war. "The preparation, conduct and re- sults of an offensive military opera- tion in Europe," says the captain, "bear but a faint resemblance to those of a battle at the opening of hostili- ties. "The extraordinarily effective appli- cation of aircraft to the uses of war has greatly accelerated this radical transformation. To -day aviation reigns supreme over the field of bat- tle. "There are at the present time three branches of aviation, which differ in the duties performed, in the machines used and in the armament provided, Branches of Aviation "These are: "First. The divisional or reconnais- sance aviation, a valuable ally of the staff it serves, of the batteries whose firing it directs, of the infantry it assists in leading during the battle. "Second. The aviation of combat, younger .sister of the first and the most faithful ally she has for her protection from the aggressions of hostile airplanes. 'Attack the boche, down him or compel him to flee; is its clearly offensive motto. "Third. The aviation of bombard- ment, hitherto chiefly employed in re- prisals for the aerial raids of the enemy, but now called to a much greater and perhaps a decisive role. "Although essentially distinct, these three branches of aviation can only be effectively employed by the, con- stant co-ordination of their efforts. "When the war was declared the chief strength of the French and Ger- man armies lay in the masses of their infantry, in the power of their artil- lery and in the skill of their cavalry. However, it seemed the part of wis- dom to put the few hundred airplanes we possessed -at the service of the fighting forces, in order to facilitate the success of their undertakings. The offensive strength of both the French and German squadrons was very small in comparison with the millions of combatants ready to clash with each other, supported by the fire of several thousand cannon. "But these airplanes possessed the power of exploring the field of battle to an extent f$r beyond that of the cavalry, for aftiich this delicate and dangerous duty had hitherto been re- served. To them, accordingly, from the beginning of the war was intrust - The Program Nowadays Is to Save ! Grape -Nuts food fits .in fine with this idea. No fuel re- quired to prepare; no sugar needed; thes'e's no Waste; and the use of bar- ley, in its making, conserves wheat, Grape -Nuts is economical, nour- ishing and delicious. Try a package. • t ed the observation of the movements of the hostile armies. Increased Services. "During the whole period termed the 'war of movement' --that is to say until the battle of the Marne—the French commanders were kept promptly informed of the movements of the German forces, thanks to the airplane reconnaissances of our pilots, who, accompanied by staff officers, made flights far within the lines of the enemy and at a low altitude in the rear of hostile forces. The aviation of reconnaissances was thus created. "Thepmmber of aircraft in use was so small that a hostile airplane was rarely encountered in the course of these reconnoitring expeditions. If adversaries did chance to meet, all the pilots could do was to ahake their fists at each other or discharge their revolvers without the slightest chance of hitting. It was, however, from these gestures that aerial combat took its birth, the history of which will re- main as one of the most brilliant epics of the present war. "Talcing advantage of their excur- sions within the lines of the enemy, the pilots carried with them a few ar- tillery projectiles, which they dropped on hostile assemblages, camps or col- umns. Such was the beginning of aerial bombardment. Johnny, Get Your Hoe. Mr. A, Barnstead, organizing secre- tary of the National Committee on Food Resources of Nova Scotia, has sent the following, which was compos- ed by Mr. George E. Graham, man- ager of the D.A.R., a subsidiary com- pany of the C.P.R., and was sung with good effect at a public meeting held recently at Kentville, N.S.: Johnny get your hoe, get your hoe, get your hoe, Make your garden grow, make it grow, make it grow, Plant your seeds from sea to sea, Let them work for liberty. Hurry right away, don't delay, start to -day, Forward to the land with a right willing hand, So we'll help defeat the Hun, Now we've got him on the run. Over there, over there, over there, Send the food, send the food, over there, For our brave boys need it, our brave boys need it, The calls are coming everywhere. So observe and preserve Save the food, save the food, and con- serve, So we'll help win the cause of free- dom, And we'll plant, save and send, till it's over, over there, ROYALTY AT ONE WITH PEOPLE. Queen Alexandra Wields a Hammer In Shell Plant. How thoroughly the royal family is at one with the people in the present situation has been shown by the King's informal visit to the battle front and by the Prince of Wales' re- turn to duty before the expiration of pint of the very best lemon skin bis recent leave. Since his return his -whitener and complexion beautifier Majesty and the Queen have been known. Massage this fragrant, creamy lotion daily into the face, neck, arms and hands and just see how freckles, tan, sallowness, redness and roughness disappear and how smooth, soft and clear the skin becomes, Yes( It is harmless, and the beautiful re- sults will surprise you, Increased Acreage in West. Ample evidence that the farmers in the great grain growing areas be- tween the Great Lances and the Rockies are responding whole heart- edly to the government's appeal for inereaaed production, is contained in a detailed report of farming opera- tions in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta received at the head office of the Canadian Northern here to -day. It is pointed out that the late fall in 1917 and the early spring of this year have compensated largely for any shortage in farm labor at this critical time, Recent reports to the Canadian Northern indicated that the new breaking along its lines would be between three-quarters of a million and a million acres, and that sufficient fall ploughing had been done to facili- tate early operations this year, The report just in from 285 points, shows that up to the weep ending April 17tH, there was pronounced activity throughout all districts served by the lines of the Canadian Northern in the west. The condition of the ground was given as good, there being not a single complaint in respect to the state of the soil. - If you want the •bottom crust of pie or tart to keep crisp do not put on flat surface when taking it from the oven; let it eool with space beneath it. seav Minard'e Llidment In the house. fr SPrilat,''>< I XI10 Fashions 11 Miss Springtime will not heaitate to like this little coat as much as her mother does! McCall Pattern No. 7878, Girl's Coat. In 7 sizes; 2 to 14 years, Price, 15 cents. Nota the straight -across neck of this little frock, It ie one of the most popular features of the present mode. McCall Pattern No. 7968, Misses' Dress. In 8 sizes; 16 to 20 years. Price, 20 cents. These patterns may be obtained from your local McCall dealer, or from the McCall Co., 70 Bond St., Toronto, Dept. W. GIRLS! WHITEN SKIN WITH LEMON JUICE Make a beauty lotion for a few cents to remove tan, freckles, sallowness. Your grocer has the lemons and any drug store or- toilet counter will sup- ply you with three ounces of orchard white for a few cents. Squeeze the juice of two fresh lemons into a bottle, then put in the orchard white and shake well. This makes a quarter busy visiting munition factories and equipment works. At a factory at Walthamstow the Queen, as ever, was chiefly interest- ed in the girl and women workers, among whom she mingled with her usual cheery smile, chatting most of the time—when not passing a few words with the girls—with Mrs, Phipps, the organizer. The Queen, impressed by the ap- pearance of the girls, remarked to Mrs. Phipps they seemed to be girls of a very superior type, when one of the conducting party remarked, "Yes, your Majesty, we are some strait on these girls" The Queen looped puzzled, not un- derstanding the slang, but quietly laughed with pleasure when it was explained that what the official meant was that their experience in the em- ployment of female labor had been altogether satisfactory. Queen Alexandra has been busy, too, visiting factories with Princess Victoria, throwing out a useful word or two of advice as it occurred to her practical mind. In ono shop she saw a girl wielding a hammer and punch- ing identification marks on a shell. She thought this must be very heavy work for a girl, but to the Queen's inquiry the girl amilingly re- plied it was quite simple now she had grown accustomed to it, Accepting an invitation to try for herself, Queen Alexandra held the punch in position with one hand, and with the other hit a series of hard blows, but on ex- amining the marking feared that they came far short of the standard. There are many advantages to a single pitch roof on the poultry house. This type is most easily built. It gives the higheet vertical front ex• posed to the sun's rays and throws all of the rain water to the rear. ED, 7. ANY CORN LIFTS OUT, DOESN'T HURT A OM e T No foollohneasl Lift your corns t and calluses off with finger, ay -1fo like magic; 1 o...-7-_0._C*0-.-0—e Sore corns, hard Borns, soft earns or Any kind of a corn, can harmlessly be lifted right out with the fingers if you apply upon the corn a few drops of freezone, says a Cincinnati authority. For little coat one can get a small bottle of freezone at any drug store, which will positively rid one's feet of every corn or callus without pain. This eimple drug dries the moment it is applied and does not even irri- tate the surrounding sltin while ap- plying it or afterwards. This announcement will interest many of our readers. If your drug- gist hasn't any freezone tell him to surely get a small bottle for you from his wholesale drug house, Doubtful Point. A Scottish minister being one day engaged in visiting his flock, came to the door of a house where his gentle tapping could not be heard for the noise of contention within. After waiting a little he opened the door and walked in, saying, with an auth- oritative voice: "I should like to Icnow who is the head of this house?" "Weel, sir," said the husband and father, "if ye sit doon a wee, we'll Maybe be able to tell ye, for we're just tryin' to settle the point," aR Minard's Liniment Co., Limited. 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The wine presses of that country produce an average of 1,821,000,000 gallons' per year. The by-product in the form of seeds amounts to about a pound, and a Half per gallon. After making' proper allowance for the difference in the fuel value of the seeds and coal, it appears that, theoretically, the Clean Black Kid Gloves. grape induatry of France yielde seeds Add a few drops of ink to a ten, equivalent to some 170,000 tons of spoon of salad oil, rub on with a cue . CLL:....,t=:yI PA lope IN CANADA For making soap. For soften- ing venter, For removing paint. For disinfecting refrigerators, sinks, olosete drains and foreod other purpoaos. naruos wsanruTsa Prayer Before an Attack. It ain't as I 'apes He'll keep tee safe While the other blokes goes down, It ain't as I wants to lave this world And wear an 'era's crown, feather and put them out to dry in the sun. It will make them look like new. Secret Worth Knowing. 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