A brace of chemists' labels:--

This preparation is issued in amber glass pots, as a War Emergency

Measure, when white glass is not available owing to shortage."

"War Bottle. Amber glass is not obtainable just now, so we have to

use white glass. May we ask you to grant us your kind indulgence

under the circumstances?"

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"A bullet fired at a pig from a humane killer, struck the wall

of a Merthyr Tydvil slaughterhouse, ricochetted and wounded a

butcher's manager."--_Daily Paper_.

The victim regards the name of the instrument as most inept.

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"Lord Salvesen, the presiding judge, arrived in Aberdeen on Monday

night, and gave a winner in the Palace Hotel."--_Sunday Paper_.

We hope to meet him in London before the Derby.

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