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SPORTING BACKGROUND

... man was a fine and original idea, but to add sheep was a tautology. I could add others bookies, for instance! Generally speaking, there is nothing wrong with these gentlemen nothing that a miracle couldn't cure though, when I think of the number of bookies ...

Published: Wednesday 28 January 1953
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 1750 | Page: 20 | Tags: Illustrations 

FASHIONS UP TO DATE

... brown velvet and sable, which would give added charm to any smart walking costume, or even a plain gown. The illustration speaks for itself, and I vow that this delightful trio will find their way into the wardrobes of many of my readers before the year ...

Published: Wednesday 11 February 1953
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 770 | Page: 43 | Tags: Illustrations 

POT-POURRI OF 1893: Being extracts taken at random from the outpourings of our early contributors

... that a supply of these sweets shall be duly provided for the benefit of those who prefer them to powdered tobacco. Vulgarly speaking, these Guardians are up to snuff.' Sir Charles Mitchell left London for Natal on Thursday. If Natal had Home Rule, some people ...

Published: Wednesday 11 February 1953
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 1568 | Page: 14 | Tags: Illustrations 

GALLIMAUFRY: People who matter

... Minister. Till last Christmas he was Ambassador in the vast residence in South Audley Street London. He is quiet almost silent, speaks in the lowest imaginable pitch. The big head imposing brow, dark eyes and dark hair do not impress themselves on the visitor ...

Published: Wednesday 25 February 1953
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 1425 | Page: 18 | Tags: Illustrations 

ESSENCE OF DOCUMENTARY

... with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in a Mozart programme. Viewers who remember his previous appearance in The Conductor Speaks series will no dcubt look forward to this occasion as much as we do. March 29th and April 2nd are the date; of Dorothy Ma ...

Published: Wednesday 25 March 1953
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 1217 | Page: 40 | Tags: Illustrations 

Covent Garden

... instance, the use of the word Darling. As far as I could make out, it was merely a colloquial form of address used when speaking to a person of the opposite sex whose name you could not at the moment recall. I was intrigued by the ballet-dancer who had ...

Published: Wednesday 06 May 1953
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 855 | Page: 29 | Tags: Illustrations 

People Who Matter

... Whitehall, the Eros cage, colour schemes for the Police Control Gates and all lamp post treatment on the route. The grey eyes speak pleasingly and frankly of his affection for sailing, while the ears listen again to the three girls striving to sleep upstairs ...

Published: Wednesday 17 June 1953
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 373 | Page: 40 | Tags: Illustrations 

BRAEMAR KNITWEAR LTD

... as the one star in her wardrobe and makes it sparkle like a con stellation She knows the eloquence of stark simplicity will speak well of her fashion sense in town or country roles. She knows the calculated emphasis of daring or demure accessor ies will ...

Published: Wednesday 01 July 1953
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 216 | Page: 47 | Tags: Illustrations 

A BOWL OF CONTENTION

... is people who talk evil of their fellow-creatures. In fact, if I can't say anything to a person's advantage, I'd rather not speak at all. J'recisely, murmured the Vicar. It reminds me of Nevertheless, interrupted Sir Milner, of all the scoundrels I 've ...

Published: Wednesday 15 July 1953
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 923 | Page: 48 | Tags: Illustrations 

Edinburgh Festival Supplement

... him, so that he is lifted to a power of appreciation undreamed of in his sober senses. In this way the ecstasy in the artist speaks to the ecstasy which is in all of us. It is here that Mr. Burton failed. The voice of an actor is a potent instru ment of ...

Published: Wednesday 09 September 1953
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 4507 | Page: 28 | Tags: Illustrations 

PETER SCOTT & COMPANY LIMITED

... Pauline Margot Vernon Dear P-C. keep your hair on. No parking you say at this hour Though I'm oply a Peke, you oblige me to speak and explain that the news* gave her no time to choose Pesco pure sith wool underwear Name of nearest stockist gladly sent on ...

Published: Wednesday 09 September 1953
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 72 | Page: 4 | Tags: Illustrations 

Advertisements

... seventy to seventy-five elderly. But over seventy-five you become distinguished. Sir Charles B. Cochran ff An C /mr/JcJy cigar speaks for itself Prices from V8d. each Made by W. D. H. O. WILLS W. D. A H. O. Wills, Branch of The Imperial Tobacco Company (of ...

Published: Wednesday 07 October 1953
Newspaper: The Sketch
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 400 | Page: 48 | Tags: Illustrations