But we understand that the late President of the Board of Trade is no longer a problem. The last thing he did before leaving office was to issue a licence for his own exportation.
The Soldier Ants of New Zealand.
"Details of the distribution of the payments to soldiers' wives in lieu of separation allowances have not yet been finally approved, but the amount is to be made up to 3s. a day. Sir James Allen told a Post reporter this morning; in reply ants and 2nd lieutenants would share in the distribution."
New Zealand Paper.
"The Defence Minister was asked by Mr. G. Witty if he would extend the payment of gratuities on behalf of deceased soldiers to sisters and cousins when the soldier had made a will to that effect."—Same paper, later.
The reason why Mr. Witty's solicitude was limited to the sisters and cousins evidently was that the ants had been already provided for.
"Sir Oliver's personality is like that of one of the prophets of old. Venerable, white of beard and what scanty locks of hair remain, a dome-like head, over six feet in height."
Boston Herald.
This must be the result of the American atmosphere, as we are quite certain that the last time we saw Sir Oliver his head was not an inch over three feet in height.