It is generally assumed that at the end of March 1898 the British Government moved reluctantly to the idea of occupying Weihaiwei, as a necessary measure to offset the actions of Russia and Germany.

These methods were formerly associated with intensely 'worty' flavours in the resultant beers which were cloying and not 'moreish'.

ORCHELLA WEEDS. The cylindrical and flat species of Roccella used in the manufacture of Orchil or Archil, and Cudbear, are so called by the makers.

He was broke and rendered unfit to serve His Majesty at sea.