IN A NUTSHELL

Evening Star, Issue 21718, 12 May 1934, Page 1

IN A NUTSHELL

ANNIVERSARIES. —May 12. 1820.—Florence Nightingale horn. 1838, —Rev. Samuel Marsden died. 1839. —Departure from England of preliminary expedition of New Zealand Company. 1859.—British Government granted permission for formation of volunteer rifle corps. 1879.—John Henry Newman became a cardinal. 189‘L. —Dr Stuart died. . " / 1900. .-Lord Roberts ’entered Kroon*.'.. sia 1 ) 1926.—Captain .iioveife* North Pole. —May 13. 1607. —Jamestown, first English settlement in America, founded. 1670. Hudson Bay Company founded. 1842,—Sir Arthur Sullivan, musical composer, born. ■ _ 1846.—War declared against Mexico by United States. 1899.—Steamer Ohau foundered with all hands (22). Gun carriage wheels are to b© fitted with pneumatic tyres as an experiment to see if they will reduce damage to the gun from vibration when travelling at a high speed. _Ju none of the Royal parks in London is it lawful to take a cat, either in a basket, in an overcoat pocket, or on a lead without the written consent of the commissioners. Grandism (2,258): Good Company, good Wine, and good welcome can, and do, make good people—buy the best money can. buy at the Grand—Home Supply Store..., Out of about 17,000 constables in London 5,000 are bachelors, receiving free living quarters, but subscribing to a mess fund, out of which is provided their midday meal.