ALGOL.
"A clerk was at London Mansion House yesterday charged with stealing a blouse the property of the governor and directors of the Bank of England.
"She said she could not understand what made her take it, and, believing she acted from sudden temptation, the Lord Mayor bound her over."—Daily Mail.
We do not think the "Old Lady of Threadneedle Street" ought to wear such tempting garments in these times.
"WITH THE ITALIAN ARMY.—The battle, which continues with unabated fury, is gradually extending along the front from the Brenta to the Piave, a line of over 11 miles, with its wings on the Col della Berretta and Monte Spinoncia, north-east of Grappa.
"I learn that for 24 hours the fighting was marked by a determination in counter-attacks which has never yet been exceeded. No fewer than four times Colonel della Berretta changed hands."—Scots Paper.
We hope the gallant officer is none the worse for his game of Hunt-the-Skipper.
