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A newspaper reports the case of a waiter who refused a tip. It is said that
the gentleman who offered it is making a slow recovery and may be able to
take a little fish this week.

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[Illustration: _Caller._ "EXCHANGE? GET ME DOUBLE-SIX DOUBLE-FIVE NINE
CENTRAL--AND GET IT QUICK, LIKE THEY DO IT ON THE PICTURES."]

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THE GROWTH OF THE SIDE-CAR.

"MOTOR CARS, CYCLES, _&c._

ARGYLL.--2 Bedrooms and sitting-room, with attendance."--_Scotch
Paper._

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"BRIGHTON ELECTRIC RAILWAY.

PALACE PIER AND KEMP TOWN CARS EVERY FIVE YEARS."--_Local Paper._

It is inferred that the Ministry of Transport has assumed control.

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