... considerable. It is suggested that the great struggle now l»egun should, for historical purposes, be described as the “Battle of the Somme. ’* ST. CUTHBERT’S NEW VICAR. Institution and Induction Service. St. Cuthbert’s Church was filled with a large congregation ...

... FIERCE BATTLES ON THE SOMME. SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS. The long-expected British and French offen• sive on the Western front has begun, after a stupendous bombardment lasting over a week. The attack began at 7.90 on Saturday morning north and south of the ...