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Evening Star, Issue 18258, 24 April 1923, Page 1

IN 'A NUTSHELL 1

ANNIVERSARIES. 1877. —Russo-Turkish War, 18B7.—Robert Burns statue unveiled by Sir George, Grey. 1891.—Von Moltkc died. 1920.—Prince of Wales arrived at Auckland. A report from Canton denies that Dr Sun Yat Sen has taken refuge in a gunboat. Fighting continues around the city. Canada has completed and signed with the British Government an extensive migration scheme. The dominion will contribute £120,000 for settlement within its borders. Substantial concessions in freight rates are being made by the great shipping companies on goods sent by the dominions and colonies for the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley next year. In most cases the basis of the concessions Is a reduction of 50 per cent, on all exhibits not intended for sale, and a similar reduction on gifts or loans to the exhibition. Ever sleep in these dark mornings? Williamsons’ Alarm Clock will bo a help. They sell the good kind.—[Advt.] Malay is to have its own pavilion on Us own site .in the British 'Empire Exhibition at Wembley, but the Government has expressed its willingness to find room in the pavilion for the exhibits of Mauritius and Seychelles. About forty-five years ago a young Maori named Tuhi was executed 1 for the murder of Miss Dome, at Opunaka (says the Manawatu ‘Times’). It is possible that ho was related to the Johnsonvillo murderer, though the name is common among the Maoris. Tuhi means a writer. The of certain song birdfi, such as the nightingale and swallow, is contemplated by the Auckland Acclimatisation Society. Try to find out what you really want in life; then find out if it is apt to buy you happiness _ after you get it. Dewar’s Imperial brings happiness.—[Advt.] The approximate number of working days lost by trade disputes in Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 1922 was 19,900,000, states Major Boyd Carpenter. Carpet slippers for horses are for solo in the United States, and are,, recommended by the S.P.O.A. The shoes will help a horse that has fallen on a slippery surface. A free fight took place in the Prussian Parliament between Communist andl Socialist members on the question of limitation of time allowed for speeches. One member was thrown downstairs. Sooner or later all things come to a battle of the sword.— General Mur.w.y Hall. Obanism (566): Do the good die young became they realise there isn’t much use living if they have to be good? That’s what a wag told us at tho Oban Hotel the other day.— [Advt.] I believe that a woman’s feeling that she looks a fright may do more harm than hygienic clothing does good.—Dr J. Browning Alexander. I was always brought up to show the greatest respect to all Prime Ministers. — Lady Bonham Carter.

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