Our Economical Army.

"In one hospital there is a complete tin-smith's shop running full blast. There empty biscuit-tins are remade into tin plates, pans and drinking-cups. Even the soldier is melted down and used a second time."

Darling Downs Gazette (Queensland).


"Farriers.—Wanted, a good doorman; quiet job, 7 or 8 days a week."

Daily Chronicle.

And all the rest of the time to himself.


Visitor. "We're having a Mothers' Sale of Work on Saturday. Will you come and bring your husband?"

Wife of Wounded Soldier. "Thanks so much. We'd love to, but the doctor was most emphatic in warning my husband to avoid any form of excitement."