It appears that a Wallasey licensee, in order to satisfy his
customers, sent a sample of Government ale to be analysed. We
understand that the analyst reported that there was nothing in it.

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"I don't go to the pictures," says Mr. H.G. WELLS. It is not clear
whether the Academy or the cinema is meant, but it shows that the
famous novelist is, after all, only human, like so many of us.

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As a result of high prices, says _The Daily Express_, ladies may now
be seen at Longchamps without stockings. We have noticed similar signs
of the high price of ladies' dresses in this country.

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Sir NEVILLE MACREADY'S statement that "burglars to-day often resort to
violence" has caused much annoyance, and the famous police chief is
to be asked to receive a deputation of London burglars to discuss the
point.

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Under no circumstances, says a medical leaflet, should flies be
allowed in the house. If they knock at the front-door and then rush
past you, send for a policeman.

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