"I had been snatching an hour's rest _after a tiring day in the shade of a great pear tree_".--_"Evening News" War Correspondent. (Italics by Mr. Punch.)_ * * * * * "How much the bravery of the Belgians is appreciated has found practical expression in ---- [London]. A Belgian hairdresser, who has been many years in business here, has found a very considerable increase in his turnover during the past week or two." _West London Gazette._ One customer showed his appreciation by having his hair cut three times last week. But a subscription to the Belgian Relief Fund is perhaps the better way of doing it. * * * * * "Lord Hatherton has placed Teddesley Park at the disposal of the Penkridge Rifle Club, and offered himself as instructor in the use of the rifle."--_Standard._ The heading "Peer's House as Hospital" is perhaps a trifle offensive. * * * * * OUR OVERBURDENED HEROES. THE "K. OF K." SMOKER'S COMPANION Comprising two pipes, cigar holder, cigarette holder, pipecleaner, patent lighter, smoker's knife, pouch with silver plate for monogram, match box, and burning glass. All compactly contained in crocodile leather case. _Price Three Guineas._ Should be in every officer's kit. * * * * * HAMMERSTEIN AND PUMMELOFF. Genuine Offer to all Soldiers on Foreign Service. SUPERB BOUDOIR GRAND PIANOS _At 25 per cent. reduction._ Will just fit into a Bell tent. With removable legs. Can be also used as a bed or a billiard table. * * * * * THE COMBINED REVOLVER, FLASK & TIN-OPENER. Occupies no room. Invaluable in Camp and Action. _Price_ £10. Should be in every knapsack. * * * * * GNU-BOOT-EASE. The invaluable Remedy on Long Marches. _One Shilling per packet._ Should be in every Soldier's knapsack. * * * * * TO ALL WHO ARE GOING TO THE FRONT. Don't start without one of DIPPER'S PANDEMONIUM GRAMOSCOPES. Enlivens the Bivouac. Promotes Optimism. _Price, during continuance of hostilities, 50 gns.; with special truck, 250 gns._ * * * * * THE A1 PORTABLE KITCHENER. With this compact and serviceable range a delicious hot meal can be cooked in a few minutes in whatever way is wished--by roasting, boiling, baking or grilling. _Total weight, 8 lbs._ _Price Four Guineas._ Should be in every Soldier's knapsack. * * * * * THE "ROBERTS" TOILET SET. Comprising 1 bottle refreshing dentifrice, 1 cake scented soap, 1 bottle Eau de Cologne (warranted made in England), 1 tube face cream. Neatly packed in art case. _One Guinea._ A Charming Present for our Brave Lads or the French. * * * * * THE "IAN HAMILTON" SHOULDER BALM. For bruises caused by recoiling rifles.