When in England far from here,
He would like a souvenir
Of the pleasant time he'd spent
In a German General's tent,
As a proof for English eyes
That he wasn't telling lies.

Though pursued by two or more
Furious German Army Corps
'Twere superfluous to say
That our hero got away,
For on coves of Edward's mettle
Flies are ill-advised to settle.

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"House Parlourmaid wanted; most comfortable home; small
family; good outings; last one 7 years."--_Times._

Quite a nice little holiday.

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[Illustration: THE BEAR TURNS.]

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ESSENCE OF PARLIAMENT.

_Monday, May 26th._--On the whole I do not think that Sir AUCKLAND