That you an' me will read him,
Why, man, withoot a shade o' doot
Lunnon is sure to need him.

Then tak' the Army. What d'ye see?
Wha's chief? Nae need to tell
That DOUGLAS HAIG is prood to be
A Fifer like mesel';
An' weel he may, for truth to say
There's something aye aboot us:
In ilka trade they want oor aid--
They canna win withoot us.

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Wedding Fashions, B.C.

"The bridesmaid was attired in pink carnations."--_"Daily Colonist,"
Victoria, British Columbia._

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[Illustration: FRIGHTFULNESS ON THE ALLOTMENTS.]

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THE HARDSHIPS OF BILLETS.

Jim and me could never 'ave got through the six weeks we was billeted with
Mrs. Sweedle if we 'adn't been 'ardened by Mrs. Larkins in the way I 'ave