... ONE They had met on the Underground, and the first girl, who reaently had become engaged, had a quantity of news for her friend. In the end she mentioned her engagement, and after a long look at the ring on her friend’s finger the other girl said: ‘“ ...

... become engaged to a schoolteacher. The wedding was fixed to take place within three months and Hector’s friends, after offering their congratulations, began to send presents along to them, T¢ caused a big sensation, therefore, when the engagement was broken ...

... ROLLER. That tenders be obtained for the ieplating of the four wheels of the stean. roller. Tkat the Surveyvor be authorised to engage two steam rollers for carrying out werk at Bute Arms and Bleach Green. ...

... down, at Sunderland, on Wednesdav. In reply to the Judge, defendant sai that plaintiff and his daughter had bee engaged, but the engagement had hee > 5 3 DO \ broken off His. Honour said that he thought, i order thiat there should be a fair tria that he ...

... for a drive. May I go?” Lady Principal: “ You know the rules of the college prohibit such a thing unless vou are engaged. Are you engaged to Mr. Jonesg?” Miss Bliss: “ Well, no—but if you let me 2o I shall he by the time T get back.” HOW SHE DID IT. / ...

... connected with the Sunshine League at Stanley, spent their annnal outing on Monday last, when thirteen Northern buses were engaged to convey them to South Shields. ...

... REBUKE. Daughter: « Dad, T want some Imoney for my trousseau.” I'ather: * But, my dear child, T didn’t even know you were engaged.” Daughter: ** Good heavens, father! Don't you ever read the papers?”— Bystander.” ...

... WESTERHOPE 'BUS SERVICE. The inadequate ’bus service on the Newcastle, Westerhope, and Throckley route has been engaging the attention of the Newburn Council for some time, It is stated, however, that the Newcastle Corporation intend to increase the number ...

... and submitted his report in connection with his investigations as to the working conditions, &c., of drivers and conductors engaged on omnibus services in the Council’s area. After discussion 1t was agreed that a conference he held between the Council and ...

... Marshall, a shifter—were’ working’ in the Brovkivell Seam, their duty beinz to renew some timber on the engine plané. Whilst engaged 1n setting a prop under a baulk a large stone came away from the roof. ...

... HE WAS BRIEF His lordship had engaged a new butler, and a week later the man had to announce the guests at a ball. “ Mr. N. Jimjams, Mrs. Jimjams, and Miss Jimjams!” called out the butler. This got on his lordship’s nerves. “ James,” he said, ‘*“ be more ...

... ours requires action. Manufacturing Industries which need it will be afeguarded and this means that the employment of those engaged in these indus‘tries will be made more secure. This policy ought to appeal strongly to trade unionists who in many cases have ...