"Music was supplied and enjoyed by a local
orchestra."--_Provincial Paper_.

This phenomenon has frequently been observed; the audience meanwhile
continuing its conversation.

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"Colonel Sir Rhys Williams, who wore his khaki uniform, moved
the Address in reply to the Speech from the Throne....

It was not the glamour of war, Mr. Rhys Williams
continued...."--_Evening Standard_.

It is refreshing to come across a case of really rapid demobilisation.

* * * * *

"A message from Vienna states that the Emperor Carl intends to
be a candidate in the forthcoming elections for the Australian
National Assembly."--_Australian Paper_.

But there is no truth in the rumour that, by way of reprisal, Mr.
HUGHES intends to put in for CARL's vacant throne.

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RIME FAIRIES.