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...saloons (TIME, Feb. 7, 21), that when he motored out to Hastings, Sussex, last week, past fields of primroses all in saffron bloom, Britons wondered if His Royal Highness would not tread a measure with some buxom Sussex wench along a merry primrose path. Soon he contrived to exceed all expectations. . . . Wenches were, of course, not lacking. Hardly a "pub" in Hastings is without its ruddy Sussex barmaid. Had Edward of Wales but stopped in to dash himself against a whiskey and soda, one of these good girls would have obliged. But he, a nonchalant prince, preferred...
...barrister Baron Blanesburgh recommended, after investigation thousands of dole cases that the principle of the original 15-week limit be reapplied, after having been allowed to lapse during the recent acute unemployment crisis now gradually passing. Hereafter, it is recommended, dole payments should be made during, but not to exceed, 13 weeks per half year...
...Nanking which was most extensive last week, seemed only an essentially minor disaster in the wreck of their spiritual work. The typical Christian missionary places his loyalty to China second only to that for his homeland; and his concern for the welfare of the Chinese is apt to exceed the care he takes of his family or himself...
...interest your readers to know that the Mark Twain Society has inaugurated a contest for the best letter on the subject: "Why I Like Mark Twain." Letters should reach us by Aug. 1, and must not exceed 300 words in length. A prize of $5 is offered...
...subject suitable for essay treatment may be selected, the whole not to exceed 2500 words in length. Theses written for courses will not be accepted, according to the announcement of the Union management...