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."