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Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 152, February 14, 1917 by Various
page 43 of 54 (79%)

QUIS CUSTODIET?

"Engineer desires position as Manager of Works Manager."--_The
Aeroplane_.

* * * * *

"---- and Sons will sell by Auction four Shorthand and Jersey
Cows."

_Morning Paper_.

As the FOOD CONTROLLER'S Department is said to be still short of
clerks, he may like to bid for these accomplished creatures.

* * * * *

AT THE PLAY.

"FELIX GETS A MONTH."

This "whimsical comedy," made by Mr. LEON M. LION out of a novel by
the late TOM GALLON, began in a distinctly intriguing mood. _Felix_
had an uncle, a sport, on whom he had once played a scurvy practical
joke. This highly tolerant victim eventually cut up for a round
million, which he left to nephew _Felix_ on condition that he should
enter Umberminster as naked as the day he was born and earn his living
therein for a full calendar month--a palpable posthumous hit to the
old man. _Felix_ accordingly, equipped as laid down in the will, is
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