We do not know why this should be described as a "low figure." To us it seems remarkably good going.


"The weather forecast for Sheffield and district for the next twenty-four years is as follows:—

Wind southerly, light, freshening later; cloudy or overcast; probably some rain later; visibility indifferent to fair; mild."

Yorkshire Paper.

It is hoped however that some improvement may be shown in 1945.


Puck's Record Eclipsed.

"For five minutes I was in the Mercantile Marine and the Navy. During these five minutes I made a complete circuit of the globe."

Letter in Welsh Paper.


"The pruning-fork is being applied in order to bring the staff within the capacity of the accommodation."

Provincial Paper.

After which harmony will be restored by means of the tuning-knife.