THE WELL-DISPOSED ONES.
(With acknowledgments to the back page of "The Referee.")
Bertram Brazenthwaite, Basso-Profondo (varicose veins and flat feet), respectfully informs his extensive clientèle that he has a few vacant dates at the end of 1917. Comings-of-Age, Jumble Sales and Fabian Society Soirees a specialité.
Sir Sawyer Hackett, M.D., writes: "The physical defects which prevent Mr. Brazenthwaite from joining the colours have left his vocal gifts and general gaiety unimpaired."
Do you want your Christening to be a succès fou? Then send for Hubert the Homunculus, London's Premier Baby-Entertainer (astigmatism, and conscientious objections).
"Hubert the Homunculus would make a kitten laugh."—Hilary Joye, in The Encore.
High-art pamphlet from "The Lebanons," New North Road, N.
Jolly Jenkin, Patriotic Prestidigitator (Group 98). Nominal terms to the Army, Navy and Civic Guard. Address till end of week, The Parthenon, Puddlecombe. Next, Reigate Rotunda.
The Epoch says: "Jolly Jenkin has the Evil Eye. In the Middle Ages he would have been burnt.".
"Men who are physically fit can be released from clerical duties and replaced by hen only fit for sedentary occupations."—Daily Paper.
Broody, in fact.