"Wells' 'History of the Universe' describes the slow disappearance of
certain species, taking hundreds of thousands of years to do it."--
_Daily Paper_.

In an age of hustle it is gratifying to find one eminent author approaching
his work with due deliberation.

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THE PROFITEER'S ANTHEM.

"The Hymns to be sung will be: (1) 'All people that on earth do
well.'..."--_Rangoon Times._

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From _Surplus_, the official organ of the Disposal Board:--

"PORK AND BEANS.

"16 oz. tins (15 ozs. Beans and Sauce, 1 oz. Pork); 21 oz. tins (20 ozs.
Beans and Sauce, 1 oz. Pork)."

So the question which vexed many billets on the Western Front is now
answered. There _was_ pork in it.

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[Illustration: BEHIND THE SCENES IN CINEMA-LAND.