Asked what bait could be used for coarse fish, the late Food-Controller suggested one "made from bran, with a limited quantity of oatmeal." The correspondent has now written to inquire whether the fish have been officially informed of the new diet.
Four shillings a hundredweight is being paid for old omnibus tickets, but there are still a few people who use these vehicles for pleasure, without any motive of gain.
Visitor. "Yes, but what's the point of whitewashing the tree trunks?"
Amateur Gardener. "I can't say for certain; but I think the idea is to keep the bats from knocking their heads in the dark."