A Light Repast.

"Under existing conditions, it is the duty of every citizen to confine his present consumption to an average of six matches a day, which with careful economy ought to suffice for all reasonable meals during the present emergency."—Daily Mail.


"At Leeds Assizes yesterday sentences were passed by Mr. Justice Boche ..."—Times.

Does not this almost amount to contempt of court?


From a speech by the Lord Mayor of DUBLIN:—

"That would he a crying evil, to leave the poor people in the city without milk. It would be a wise thing if the Corporation would take the bull by the horns and deal with the matter."—Dublin Evening Mail.

It might be still wiser to tackle the cow at the udder end.