As a result of the War there is a famine in glass, and prices are up nearly 100 per cent. Here surely is a Heaven-sent chance for the Crystal Palace to turn itself into a financial success.
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The strike of Billingsgate fish porters was, we hear, settled in the nick of time. The men were just beginning to brush up their language.
The Chicago Tribune as quoted in The Sunday Times:—
"'C'est incredible!' remarked the thorough Parisian."
"Pas demi," we retort in our best London accent.
"The Secretary of the Admiralty makes the following announcement:—
Goods for his Majesty's ships which have hitherto been sent by mail, addressed 'Care of Naval Store Officer, Dingwall,' should in future be addressed 'Care of Naval Store Officer, Dngwall.'"
Scarborough Daily Post.
We obey reluctantly.
