The Language Test for V.A.D.'s.

From an Official Form of Application for stripes:—

"I certify that these Members have diligently attended their duties at the Hospital, are always neat in appearance, punctual in their habits and proficient in their cursing. I recommend they be allowed to enter for the Blue Stripe Examination."


From the announcement of a musical service:—

"Soprano Solo, 'With Verger clad'. (Creation), Miss Dorothy ——,"—Canadian Paper.

Quite a new "creation."