[From the Derbyshire Advertiser.]
Mrs. Reeves requires--Cooks, L18 to L50, with Kitchenmaids,
Scullerymaids, Betweenmaids, and Single-handed; Upper, Single-handed,
Second, Under Parlourmaids L14 to L40; Head, Single-handed, Equal,
First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Under Housemaids, good wages;
Ladies' Maids, Useful Maids, Maid-Attendants, Maids, Housemaids,
House-Sewingmaids, L18 to L30; Chambermaids, Housemaids,
Stillroom-maids, Pantry-maids, Cooks, L20 to L52; Kitchenmaids, L12 to
L30; Staffmaids, Hallmaids, etc.
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A yarn about a clean Turk reminded W. D. W. of a story that came
straight from Gallipoli; and in running over the files of the Line we
happened on it. Some British officers were arguing as to which had the
stronger odor, the regimental goat or a Turk. It was agreed to submit
the matter to a practical test, with the Colonel as referee. The goat
was brought in, whereupon the Colonel fainted. A Turk was then brought
in, whereupon the goat fainted.
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As confirming that goat and Turk story, the following extract from a
British soldier's letter, explaining the retreat before Bagdad, is
submitted:
"We had been pursuing the Turks for several weeks, and victory was
within our grasp, when the wind changed."
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As a variant for "loophound," may we suggest "prominent hound about
town"?
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The Isle of Yap, the Isle of Yap,
Where burning Sappho never sung!
You ain't so much upon the map,
But Uncle Samuel murmurs, "Stung!"
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"After submitting a contribution, how long must one remain in suspense?"
asks E. L. W. That, sir, depends, as has been well said. But you would
be safe in assuming, after, say, three months, that the contribution has
been mislaid.
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