A man walking across St. Paul's Churchyard gave a remarkable exhibition of presence of mind one day last week. He was knocked down under a motor-omnibus, but managed so to arrange himself that the wheels passed clear of him. Cinema operators will be obliged if he will give them due notice of any intention to repeat the turn. * * * "The London General Omnibus Company advertises itself, so why shouldn't we?" said the L.C.C. Tramways--so they had a nice little collision on the Embankment last week. * * * At the second annual celebration of "Mothers' Day" at the London Central Y.M.C.A., an eloquent address was delivered by the secretary of the association, Mr. VIRGO. The thought that, in spite of his name, this gentleman, try as he might, could never become a mother is said to have raised a lump in the throat of many a member of the audience. * * * We are glad to hear that "Hospital Egg Week" has been a success. We find it difficult, however, to believe one account, which states that sufficient new-laid eggs have been contributed to last the whole year. * * * "If Adam had lived till now," says Mr. SNOWDEN, "and had worked hard at honest labour the whole time, and had been a thrifty man withal, he would not have had an income like some of those enjoyed to-day." Mr. SNOWDEN is apparently presuming that ADAM'S wife would have lived as long as her husband. * * * At his examination in bankruptcy a Clacton monumental mason attributed his failure to the healthfulness of the neighbourhood. Suggested motto for Clacton funeral artists: "_ Si monumentum requiris_--go elsewhere." * * * Among probable forthcoming improvements at the Zoological Gardens is the provision of a band on Sunday. But one great difficulty, we imagine, will be to persuade the laughing hyena and certain other rowdy animals not to take part in the performances. * * * The didactic drama is with us again, and this time we are to be taught to feel affection for the unpopular. _Love Cheats_ is the hortatory title of a play to be produced by Miss HORNIMAN'S company next month. * * * Mr. MARGAM JONES has written a volume entitled _Angels in Wales._ Nonconformists, we presume. * * * * * Illustration: THE NEW DRESS. "Going along Oxford Street, are you? I should love to come with you, but it would be a little hard on Bond Street. You see, I haven't shown it to Bond Street yet." * * * * * "BAD LANGUAGE. FROM SIR HERBERT TREE. To the Editor of _The Daily Mail._" We hope the Editor replied suitably. * * * * * "WHO FEARS TO SPEAK OF"--NINETEEN-SIX? [_Thoughts on "a Bill for the Better_ (sic) _Government of Ireland."_]