"The unfrequented coral harbour was an ideal spot for this
operation. The 60 odd men and women on the Seeadler were
landed, and the natives, avid for change of diet, welcomed
them."--_The Times_.
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"A distinctive uniform will be given the new Air Service when
the old is worn out, Major Baird announces."--_Daily Mail_.
An officer in the R.F.C. writes to say that the old Air Service has no
intention of wearing out.
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"The coroner said people would be wise to carry electric torches
or newspapers, and ladies should wear something white--a pocket
handkerchief would be better than nothing."--_Sunday Observer_.
Certainly "better than nothing," but a newspaper would make a more
showy costume.
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[Illustration: THE NEW LANGUAGE. _Tommy_ (_to inquisitive French
children_). "NAH, THEN, ALLEY TOOT SWEET, AN' THE TOOTER THE
SWEETER!"]
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