ROMANCE AND PROSE.
The Youth. "Can you direct me to the Castle of the Black Mountain?"
The Old Man. "I can, young man. But perchance thou goest to seek the hand of the Princess? Beware, rash youth! It is a perilous adventure. Thou wilt be required to achieve many dangerous tasks. Hast thou thought of the risk?"
The Youth. "Not much. I'm goin' to mend the kitchen boiler."
Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat.
"The Czecho-Slovaks were greeted this afternoon by a committee of Vancouver ladies, representing the Red Cross Society. The war-worn veterans were presented with a package containing cigarettes, an orange and a chocolate bar, in recognition of valuable services rendered the Allied cause."—Canadian Paper.
"PRINCE GEORGE IN SWEDEN.
Prince George has been enjoying the sights of Christiania and its beautiful surroundings."—Morning Paper.