Ernest and Rosa Bind Over a Fox Hunt Interlude
In a perilous chase, Ernest and Fin McCool push through walls and woods as Rosa clings to fear and honesty. After a perilous ride, Rosa confronts Ernest about authenticity, confessing mixed feelings as they face social scrutiny and an upcoming ball.
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Fin McCool
Lester
Fox
Ernest
Fin
Earl of Bingley
Ernest Bingley
Somerset
John Gilpin
Paul Revere
Sheridan Fin McCool
Kingsley’s
Lady Rosa
Rosa
Galahad
A Strange Friendship with the Gorilla John Daniel
Nancy Hartman recalls her bond with gorilla John Daniel once owned by Miss Cunningham. Captured in the French Congo, the animal grew in London, learning to fetch water and move windows. An American buyer took him to the U.S. where the longing for home led to illness and his death before Miss Cunningham could reach him.
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John Daniel
Miss Cunningham
London
Sloane Street
Congo
John
Florida
New York
America
BBC
Listener
Meaning Of Peace Explained By Chinese Phrase
Dr Heng Chih Tao spoke at the Canadian Club in Saskatoon on the derivation of the Chinese word for peace. He said the term combines harmony and equality with harmony built from a rice plant and a mouth, meaning enough to eat and equal treatment for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Heng Chih Tao
Terrier Chooses Left Turns Only, Port Stanley Terrier
A Port Stanley Ontario dog owned by K Wyatt has a curious habit of always turning left. The terrier never turns right and appears to maneuver to avoid any right-hand turn, intriguing onlookers wherever it goes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Wyatt
Port Stanley
Ont
Halifax defences stripped as war threat grows
The Halifax Chronicle reports rapid dismantling of city armament for Pacific deployment. Most batteries and depots emptied, only Chebucto Head guns remain. mobilization shifts include four destroyers to Esquimault and two to Halifax, with naval families relocating westward. Restoration not expected for years.
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Halifax
Halifax Chronicle
Pacific
Chebucto Head
Canada
York Redoubt
Fort Ogilvie
Armories
McNabb's Island
Department of National Defence
British Columbia
Bedford
Esquimault
Vancouver Island
West Coast
Imported Egg Claim Described As Perfect By Irish Independent
The Irish Independent notes Perfect Imported Egg Canada claims to have produced the ideal imported egg for English consumers. The first consignment of 750 dozen eggs arrives in London and will be distributed to experts across the country for opinions. The process includes strict housing, feeding, grading, testing, temperature controlled transport, and CPR oversight.
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Canada
England
Irish Independent
London
C.P.R
Empress of Britain Replica Takes Five Years To Build
H W Eaglesham of Sydney Australia unveiled a four foot scale model of the 42350 ton Empress of Britain as she entered port for the first time. The replica uses 9000 cardboard pieces 100 wheelhouse components 1000 glass portholes and 600 square inches of celluloid windows. Cardboard hull fittings cedar lifeboats and interior lighting complete the meticulous model created over five years.
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Britain
H. W. Eaglesham
Sydney
Australia
Eaglesham
Admiral Sir Lionel Halsey Still Advising Royal Household
Sixty six years old, Admiral Sir Lionel Halsey remains a valued courtier in the Royal Household. His long service with the Duchy of Cornwall and frequent royal duties accompany King George when Duchy interests arise. He began his naval career in 1885 and later served in Ladysmith, Heligoland, Dogger Bank, and Jutland, becoming chief of staff to the Duke of Windsor during two tours.
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Sir Lionel Halsey
Royal Household
Duchy of Cornwall
King George
Sir Lionel
H.M.S. Britannia
Royal Yacht
Ladysmith
Heligoland
Dogger Bank
Jutland
Duke of Windsor
Prince of Wales
Prince's Household
Daily Mail
Bachelor’s pre dance ritual and odd superstition
A town bachelor is shaved and styled for a dance while a playful barber banters about a second wonder. A tensorial artist quips about courting plans. The piece adds a Yorkshire superstition that trimming a child’s nails in the first year makes him a thief grown.
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Yorkshire
England
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Bisher
Toronto
Bingley
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Elaine
Lesters Wall
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Ralph
Jacob
San Jose
Calif
Elsie
Postum
General Foods, Limited
Cobourg
Ontario
Nancy Hartman
Terrier
B.C. Defences
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Potsdam
Germany
the Government of
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Royal
Slsbestie
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