PUNCH,
OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
VOL. 147.
NOVEMBER 4, 1914.
CHARIVARIA.
The Fremdenblatt of Hamburg congratulates itself that "the Britishcampaign of pin-pricks is fast coming to a miserable end." If thereference is to bayonets, our contemporary is in error.
A Berlin news agency states that General Leman, of Liége, is actually aGerman. It is characteristic of the Germans to bring an accusation likethat against a brave and innocent man in adversity.
The Kölnische Volkszeitung records the foundation of a "German TruthSociety." We are glad that it is realised over there at last that thereis a difference between Truth and German Truth.
It is semi-officially announced that the Kaiser's headquarters are nowin France. His hindquarters were recently seen in Russia.
A detachment of British cavalry, while playing water polo in the Oise,suddenly spotted a patrol of German Uhlans, jumped on their horsesnaked, and in that state charged the enemy. We understand that a protesthas been lodged at the War Office by the British Propriety League.
A motor wireless section in Scotland is searching for a mascot andregimental pet, and a Glasgow newspaper invites its readers to supply asuitable animal. What would be wrong with a wireless terrier?
Shortly before the outbreak of the war, it is said, the Kaiser ordered aGloucester spotted pig in this country. Later on the shipment of the pigwas countermanded. Presumably sufficient pigs had already been spottedin the German army.
A pretty tribute to our ability to keep our hair on in a crisis was paidlast week at the Bow County Court by an itinerant vendor of a hairrestorer. He informed the Court that since the war there had been nodemand for his goods.
A correspondent writes to The Times to object to the nickname"Tommies" applied to our soldiers. "Thomases" would undoubtedly be morerespectful and dignified.
An original production of Everyman is to be given at the CathedralHall, Westminster, on the 12th, 13th and 14th instant, in aid of theActors' Benevolent Fund. We trust that Everyman will do his duty andbring in a large sum for this admirable object.
The French authorities have seized ten race-horses stabled at St.Symphorien, near Tours, which belonged to M. Mumm, of the famouschampagne firm, who is a German subject. Motto for those Germans whowere captured speechless in the neighbourhood of Rheims:—"Mumm's theword!"
We note that there is a strong cast in The Glad Eye which has made itsappearance again.
Which reminds us that they are calling a certain cheery correspondent onour Generalissimo's Staff "The Glad Eye Witness."
The latest news from South Africa would seem to show that Beyers aresometimes sold.
"Not big enough! D'yer know 'oo I am? D'yer know foiveyear ago I was champion light-weight of Wapping?"
"I've no doubt you're a good man; but, you see, you don't come up to therequired measurements