The suggestion that the scattering of glass from shattered windows may be prevented by the use of butter muslin or a cheap calico put on with water glue'*bomes from a veteran sailor who had experience off the Chilean coast during the insurrection that took place there in 1891. The vessel on which he was sailing was frequently shot at from shore by rifles and small guns, and it was found that portholes treated as he suggests did not splinter. He recommends that the muslin be put on in diagonal strips to fortn Bin squares, and then covered with spirit varnish.
An American comedian has sent a selction of jokes to an English comedian. These 'will not be available to other English comedians until they are broadcast.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 23 January 1942, Page 2
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