Why English Speakers Drop the Letter H in Talk
An Englishman ponders why English people, Scots, Irish, and Americans show "improper awe" for the letter H. He links French influence from medieval soldiers and refugees to aspirate loss, notes regional variation, and observes class manners in speech as workers drop the H at home but retain it in polite company, citing Tit-Bits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Hell
England
France
Napoleon Bonaparte
Parading Officers Mix with Old Soldier Patting Right Foot
A historical note recalls a police parade where officers falter with timing, recounting a captain marching with the right foot to the drum. The piece laments officers’ sense of time and duty, contrasting with the disciplined left foot expected in military drill. It references Captain and other officials, plus a broader critique of commissioned leaders. The column then shifts to local notices about haircuts, marriages, and a Hawaiian manufacturing catalog advertising football gear, alcohol brands, and Anchor liquor offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St ‘Ab
Komi Capetain
Thio
Oldier
New York
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Chaun Benhorrla
Claus Spreckels & Co
Bankers
Francine Agente
Tne Newands Bare Oros
Francisco
Neyaila Bank of
Bae Lonpos
Union Bank of London, Ltd
American Exchange Marchant
Nations Bank, Songioir National d'Encompt de Re Tanks
Jonakord Atp YokonsMa
Hongkong & Anghal Banking Corporation Landand Austmalae Bank of Now
Een i Ids Viorouts Ax Vaxcouven—Bank of
British North Amerca
Preesada Ceneral
Wiit
Ap- Security
Billa of
Kachange
Coninorious Promrt
Stublintied 1854
Nselof & Co
Sujit
Pioneer Building and Loan Association
A.V. Gear
Chamber of Commerce
Real Estate Transactions
A. V. Gear
Honolulu
Walker
Royal Insurance Company
Alfiance Assurance
Allianco Marina and General Assurance Company
Ansurance Company of Canada
Moon of Madgeburg Tassrance
Pepottinh Union and
National Insurance Company
Bruce Cartwright
The
Equitable Life Assurance Society
United States
Corton
Merchant Street
Jas. F. Morgan
Cor, Alakoa
Halokauwiles
Marine Wiring & Specialty
Theo. Hovemanr, Td
Tie Yokotame
Specie Bank
Yokohama
Kobe
London
Lyons
San Francisco
Shanghai
Kay
Hong Kong
Traswacts
General
Exshang
Yokohana Speve Bank
New Republic Building
King St
Funan Avenue
Joe
Banani Sensi
Love
W. W. Ahana
Lme
Fort Street
NEW_ STORE
Telephone
Rh Gee
V Loy
Wing WO Tai & CO
Neaann Street
Lai Sing Kee
Kin Street
Ay Alukestreet
AY Gear & OO
King Street
Wilder
WIGHT
Bro
Ruse
Boo
Gupt
King
Port
Kinau
Clarke
Hopotul
Lahaina
Mualuen Bay
Makena
Mabudena
Kawalhao
Lane Aiveliow
Ilo
Honoluld
Awhlver Mosoltlu
Turday
Wovesday
Prinay
Hilo
Lawpatioehoo
Malinkona
Maken
Moalaen Hay
Labaine
Wil Oall
Pohoiki
Pona
Fno
Wailing
Helene
Freeman
Taouday
Kalului
Haun
Hainon'an Kipahaia
Mant
Hionolain' Sanday
Nau
Kaipo
Aloes
Parwins
Rangers
Gee
Waikie
Palama Road
Bruce, Waking & CO
Cenepnone
Low and Lands
Fort Brrest
King 0
Mee
W. C. Achi & CO
Brokers & Dealers
West King Street
Beiling
H. Hackfeld & CO
Atrohey
Hawaiian Cycle & Manufacturing Company
Lenora P. Cooke
P. F. Ryan
William Carlisle
Seattle
Oceanic Steamship Company
Bint Alameda
Australia
Mariposa
Uth
Wm. G. Irwin & Co, Limited
Oceanio 8, 8. Co
Royal Mail Steamship Co
Canadian” Pacific Railway
Vancouver
B. C
Callin
Victoria
Sydney
Wellington
Suva
Tor
Enowera
Sime “Warrimoo
Htmr
Aorangi
Canada
Europe
Presont and
Panar
Mogrooss
Omrsead
Rosenr
Knutpeg
M. M. Iman
Cal
E. J. Coyne
THEO
H. Davies & CO
Benson, Smith & CO
Corner Hotel
DR. Pottie
Rke
P.O
Honoweny
W. Macrantanx
DK. Pottie
Tate
Daniels
Oahu
Lumber Merchants, Contractors & Builders
Leleo
Ing
Etree
Omera
Aegent Aoe
Mmer Yards
Lelen and
Lot Naar
H. i
Oonneaeae
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