As a war economy the London County Council have disposed of the major part of the waterfowl that used to adorn the London Parks. A few ornamental geese however are still to be seen in the neighbourhood of the War Office.


We feel bound to take exception to the levity of a contemporary, which recently introduced an account of a suicide with the heading: "A Riverside Scream."


A well-known opera-singer is now hauling cabbages on a farm. The ruling passion strong in War. Bouquets all the time.


Commercial Candour.

From a film advertisement:—

"The Girl of Lost Island.—Featuring Lillian Lorraine in a Picturesque Role. There are twelve chapters. I have seen them all, because I was compelled to do so."