The German "Dove."

(Suggested by recent exploits of the "Taube" Aeroplane.)

In ancient and in happier days the Dove

Stood as an emblem sure of peace and love;

Now must we link it with the fiend who flies

Down-dropping death on children from the skies.


Sportsman. "Last two cartridges, Dan. What's to be done now?"

Dan'l. "Ye'll hev to take to the bainit, Colonel."