We understand that one wealthy connoisseur has decided to give up buying Old Masters in order to save up for the purchase of a railway ticket.
The Daily Mail points out that Lord Northcliffe has left England for the Continent. Sir Eric Geddes is said to have remarked that he will catch his lordship coming back.
A gentleman who is about to travel to a South Coast resort writes to inquire what his position will be if some future Government reduces the railway fares before he arrives at his destination.
In view of the increased railway fares there is some talk of starting a Mansion House Fund to convey Scotsmen home from England before it is too late.
Of the new railway rates it can be said that those who go farthest will fare worse.