We shall not waste our soft romantic airs,
But the glad street with warlike strains shall ring
Of blood and armaments and Fritz's whacking,
And he shall hammer till the walls are cracking,
And the whole suburb joins us in "The King."

A.P.H.

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ONE OF THE CANNIBAL ISLANDS?

"The unfrequented coral harbour was an ideal spot for this
operation. The 60 odd men and women on the Seeadler were
landed, and the natives, avid for change of diet, welcomed
them."--_The Times_.

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"A distinctive uniform will be given the new Air Service when
the old is worn out, Major Baird announces."--_Daily Mail_.

An officer in the R.F.C. writes to say that the old Air Service has no
intention of wearing out.

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"The coroner said people would be wise to carry electric torches
or newspapers, and ladies should wear something white--a pocket
handkerchief would be better than nothing."--_Sunday Observer_.