Then I heard the bowler appeal to the umpire, and to my horror I heard the
umpire (their umpire) say "Out."

"But they can't have twelve men fielding," I cried. "The substitute is
still there."

"You're out, Sir," said the umpire haughtily. "The substitoot has already
retired. 'E's standing there watching the game with 'is 'ands in 'is
pockets."

* * * * *

A SELF-STARTER.

"Born of an Iris moter and a Scots father, in Chicago, U.S.A., Mr.
----'s ability for the stage developed very early."--_New Zealand
Paper._

* * * * *

"Within the square of spectators were paraded about two thousand Girl
Guides. It delighted the eye to see the companies march with precision
and smartness, while the ear was charmed and the marital spirit stirred
by the music of the pipes and drums."--_Scotch Paper._

So _that_'s the idea.

* * * * *

"Soon we could make out the Sultan's Palace, from which the tired