From a report of Mr. Lloyd George's speech:—
"The works of Ireland have been extremely helpful, and I am glad to acknowledge that I have been extremely helpful."
Manchester Guardian.
On this occasion the Minister of Munitions appears to have allowed himself the privilege of "thinking aloud."
"The Daily Mail will not be published to-morrow, and for that reason we seize the occasion to-day of bidding our readers a merry Christmas,"—Daily Mail of December 24th.
And a very good reason too.
Seasonable.
"The Canadian Government has granted to Canadian troops oversea and in training at home a Christmas allowance of one chilling."
Provincial Paper.