litary, naval or financial, is at the disposal of our
Allies in carrying on the War against Prussian militarism.

"With them," he confidently but still quietly said, "we will see it
through to the end."

Speeches following expressed general satisfaction with this statement,
supplemented by one addressed to neutrals. Courteously assured them of
desire not to make things unnecessarily irksome. But pointed out that in
the matter of preventing supplies reaching the enemy by circuitous
routes Great Britain has her own work to do and means to do it
thoroughly.

_Business done._--Resolution advocating effective blockade talked out.

THURSDAY.--Parliament prorogued. Reversing CHARLES LAMB'S conscientious
habit at the India Office, where, having arrived late, he made up for it
by going away early, Parliament, having toiled through exceptionally
long Session, treats itself to briefest possible recess. Reassembles
15th February.

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[Illustration: REDUCED IMPORT OF PAPER: WHAT WE MAY COME TO.

_Mr. Runciman._ "AH, WELL, ONE MISSES THE OLD WEALTH OF FLATTERY; STILL,
ONE MUST MAKE SACRIFICES FOR ONE'S COUNTRY!"]

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DIANA UP TO DATE.

"MANAGERESS (35), thorough business woman, accustomed to control
stag."--_Women's Employment._

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From an account of the reception of British soldiers in Rome:--

"As the hour for departure approached the band played
alternately the 'Marcia Reale' and 'Rule, Britannia,' while our
men sang 'Tipperary.'"--_The Times._

We fear the proceedings were not so harmonious as we had been led to
suppose.

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"GENTLEMAN'S SHOOTING ESTATE for Sale, 240 acres, or would Let
on Lease; near London Bridge."--_Advt. in "The Standard."_

Shooting the arches is splendid sport.

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"2.45 A.M.--When Grossmith lit a cigarette someone said, 'This
is all right. We bring a civilian here, and he lights up within
hailing distance of the Germans.'

2.46 P.M.--Grossmith put out his cigarette."--_Daily Mirror._

Now that tobacco is going up again it would be a boon to smokers if Mr.
GROSSMITH would tell us how he keeps a cigarette going for twelve hours.

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"The fire which broke out at Bergen on Saturday was mastered by
t