s that distinguishes the military
genius from the War Office hack.

***

The majority of the larger railways have now announced their intention
of serving no more meals on trains. While the reason has not been
officially stated the authorities are said to be of the opinion that
Zeppelins have on several occasions been able to reach important termini
by following the smell of cookery.

* * * * *

The Perils of the Tyne.

"A ship's apprentice who attempted the rescue of a man in
shark-infested waters to-day, at Newcastle, received the
Shipping Federation's diploma and medal."

_Morning Paper._

* * * * *

The Infallible Experts.

"In general (continued Count Andrassy), the battle has ceased to
be of the nature of a siege, as it was intended to be at the
beginning. It is a long-drawn-out and deadly combat between the
French and German armies, and the victory of one will
undoubtedly be the defeat of the other."--_Yorkshire Post._

"It is a reasonable conclusion from these facts that ... the
principal attack, supposing that it should actually have taken
place, has already been made."

_Col. FEYLER in "The Sunday Times."_

* * * * *

Delphinium Hybrids.

"What looks much handsomer than a sow of Delphiniums in the
borders of your garden, and once planted they are always
there."--_Garden Work for Amateurs._

The only drawback is that it is apt to make such a litter.

* * * * *

"Before we are through with it, we may be obliged to have a war
outright with Mexico, because the Defacto Government is none too
friendly to us."--_Bournemouth Guardian._

It is not perhaps generally known that President Defacto is a direct
descendant of that well-known ruler, Senor A. Priori.

* * * * *

"Outside Dublin the county is tranquil. Mr. Asquith, and three
minor cases of disturbance are reported."--_Evening News._

We deprecate this attempt to import political prejudice into the
situation.

* * * * *

"Two ladies obliged to remain in furnished house, Bournemouth,
till let, offer free weekly accommodation to middle-aged healthy
lady and dog in difficulties through war."

_The Common Cause._

Even the pets are feeling the p