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...think, that one half of the year seems so much longer than the other half; that on the dial-plate whose hours are months, the restless finger _seems_ to move more slowly when travelling upward from autumn leaves and snow to light, than when it is travelling downward from light to snow and withered leaves. Of all the seasons of the year, I like winter best. That peculiar...

...thinking of those – the living and the dead – who had pledged and given themselves for all that we believe in.” It seemed an ideal way to honour the dead, console the bereaved and recognise the sacrifices of servicemen and women. However, three minutes was deemed too long and on November 7 the plans for a two minute silence, to mark the armistice, were officially...

...think, because the Daily News will provide each patient with a plateful weighing half a pound; and yet the plentifulness of supplies will be a more positive proof of goodwill. Messrs Dingley have made the hospital a gift of fruit, and Messrs Cadbury have sent boxes of chocolate. Some people - and they are among the most busily occupied at this time of the year - are going...