"The story of an ingenious robbery by three young boys was told to the Stockport magistrates to-day.
"The magistrates ordered them to receive the birch, usual way.—Reuter."—Provincial Paper.
It was kind of Reuter to add this detail.
"It is understood an order has been issued for the demobilisation of men called to the Colours under the last Military Service Act after they had attained the age of 441."—Provincial Paper.
There can't be very many of them; still it is good to know that the authorities have made a beginning.
The Knight-Errant. "MY DEAR LADY, I HAVE THE HAPPINESS OF RESCUING YOU FROM A GREAT PERIL."