1.

The attitudes and enthusiasms which marked the birth of the British flag-day have changed radically over the years.

changes

2.

Local authorities are permitted six weeks in any one year for such work.

kind

3.

A Danish priest sold roses from his garden in aid of local orphans.

help

4.

The flags were originally fastened with pins.

used

5.

Adhesive emblems cost 50 per cent less than the pinned variety.

half

6.

Adhesive emblems dispense with hand assembly.

unnecessary

7.

The rapid growth of flower and flag days gave rise to new regulations.

arose

8.

The regulation may well have frustrated Nell, the champion Sheffield collie.

probably