It was announced yesterday in the Court, of Appeal, by the Lord Chief Justice, that in future the birthday of his Majesty will be kept on May 241h, the day which for so many years has been associated with our ate Queen, also that in future no business will be transacted in. the Law Courts on that day. A suggestion wax made some time since that the day should be kept xs a public holiday and I should think prob-ribly-this idea uy be carried out. Easter Monday is constantly too cold for out-door enjoyment so that unfortunate bank clerks have no day to look forward to until the first Monday in August, which is very late in the year. A May holiday would be hailed by them with profound delight and in any ease May is " better time for holiday-mak-dreary mouth
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