HERBS OF GRACE.
I.
BORAGE.
"Borage for courage,"
The old saw runs.
"Let's grow Borage
And we'll beat the Huns!
Whether for porridge
Or puddings or buns,
Let's go and forage
For tons and tons.
II.
DILL.
Water of Dill
Is good to distil
When babies are fractious and witches do ill.
But why should we waste
What gives such a taste
To Summer-time salads that with it are graced?
Old witch, work your will!
Sweet babe, take a pill!
And I'll eat my salad well flavoured with Dill.
Short Service.
"Under Housemaid wanted, for 25 minutes London."—The Times.
Another Impending Apology.
"To-morrow week ... the Canadian regimental doctors will be deposited for safe keeping in Bristol Cathedral."—Bristol Times and Mirror.
The Art of Bathos.
"Mr. Justice LOW has proved himself one of the ablest and most expeditious of our judges. He was one of three judges who decided, in May, 1915, that a winkle is a fish."—Daily Graphic.
"London, 30th Jan.—The Fool Controller states that...."—Indian Paper.
We had not heard of the appointment of this Minister. But it has been made none too soon.
From a recent University examination paper:—
"Three persons have four coats, five vests and six hats between them. In how many different ways can they dress themselves with them?"
A problem for the coming Clothes Controller.
