EASILY EXPLAINED.

Huntsman (having just drawn large covert blank). "Well, Mr. Leggins, we can't find that Litier you've been bragging about!"

Keeper (who objects to being styled "Leggins"). "You surprise me, Mr. Tootle! Most extraordinary!"

Huntsman. "Oh, not at all! You see there is such a show of Pheasants and Hares—I expect they must have eaten the poor little beggars between them!"


THE COMMAND OF THE ARMY.

New Style—in the Future. Scene—Interior of the Council Chamber at the War Office. Committee of National Defence in Consultation.

First Member. Well, really, I think the troops should advance.

Second Member. Certainly, but how about their uniforms?

Third Member. Oh, I am responsible for that department. Everything fairly well. At least, I think so.