IN A NUTSHELL

Evening Star, Issue 19788, 11 February 1928, Page 1

IN A NUTSHELL

ANNIVERSARIES. February 11.— 16')0.—Descartes-. French philosopher, died. 1826.—Eondon University charter granted. 1847.—J'ltlisoii born. 1861.—Major Hcapliy non V.C. in engagement with natives at Mangapiko River. 1876. Cable New , Zealand to New South Wales opened. ]9lo.—Allied air raid Zeehrugge. 19 IP. —F.bnrt elected President German Republic. —February 12 ISO!).— Birth of Abraham Lincoln. 1809.—Charles Darwin born. 18-Tl.—Gold discovered in Australia. 1877. —Telephone invented by Graham Bell. 1878. —First sale at Burnside yards. 1889.—Duke of Connaught laid foundation stone of Assouan Dam. 1909.—Steamer Penguin wrecked near Wellington ; seventy-five lives lost. 1912.—Chinese throne abdicated, Republic accepted. Slogan 30: There is a season for all ihings, yet it is always seasonable to have cleaning done. For the best Chimney, Carpet, and Vacuum Cleaning, ring 10493. Dunedin Window Cclaning ' Co., 30 Eng street; Robert Knowles, manager... Man lias never been able to get rid of the obsession that the fenprerae test of the art of government is the best method of killing his fellows.—Mr Lloyd George. The, London Metropolitan Polire Force was formed in 1829 by Sir Robert Peel. Go, forget me! Why should sorrow O'er that brow a shadow fling? Go, forget me! and to-morrow Brightly smile and sweetly sing, And have a Dewar's Imperial... Canada has suffered t 0.000.000 acres of forest fires in five years, costing her £11,000,000. , Stainless steel is being tested by the American army ordnance department ja rifle barrels^