Much sympathy is felt for the burglars who broke into a house at Herne Hill last week. Unfortunately for them the grocer's bill had been paid the previous day.


We gather that, if Dempsey still refuses to come to London to fight Carpentier, Mr. Cochran will arrange to take London out to him.


The Lobby Correspondent of The Daily Express states that it has been suggested that the Premier should take a long voyage round the world. It would be interesting to know whether the proposal comes from England or the world.


"The honest man in Germany," says Herr Haase, "will not agree to hand over the German officers to the British." We think it would be only fair if Germany would send us the name and address of this honest man.


Leather is being used in the new Spring suits, says a daily newspaper. Smith Minor informs us that he always derives greater protection from the use of a piece of stout tin.