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In order to assist the many fine specimens of moth in the Insect
House, it is reported that several actor-managers owning fur coats
have offered them a good home.

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The birds of paradise are no longer fed on beetroot. Since the all-red
root has been denied them they protest against being called birds of
paradise, and wish to be known simply as "birds."

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[Illustration: OUR PERSEVERING OFFICIALS;

OR, THE RECRUIT THAT WAS PASSED AT THE THIRTEENTH EXAMINATION.]

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[Illustration: _Private Saunders_ (_whose battalion, having been sent
back from the front line for "rest," is compelled to spend the night
in the street, its billets being still occupied by other troops--to
cheery pal, who breaks into song_). "'USH, GINGER--YOU'LL GIVE THE
TOWN A BAD NAME."]

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WHITEHALL WHISPERINGS.