Mr. SYDNEY G. GAMBLE, second in command of the London Fire Brigade, is about to retire. There is some talk of arranging a farewell fire.


We understand, by the way, that retirement from the London Fire Brigade always carries with it the privilege of wearing the uniform at one's own fires.


A theatrical paper advertises for a "Male impersonator" for pantomime. No conscientious objector need apply.


A news message to the Politiken states that the people of Iceland are making demands for their own flag or separation. The movement seems to be an isolated one and not likely to spread. Anyhow, there is no cause for alarm at Tooting, where the authorities are not expecting any trouble of this kind.


A Cranford dairyman has been selling milk at threepence per quart. In trade circles it is supposed that he is doing it for a wager.