We are sorry to have to bring a charge of lack of gallantry against _The Leicester Mail_. We refer to the following passage in its description of an ovation given to Driver OSBORNE, V.C., at Derby on the 31st ult. After describing how, in the course of a great reception given to him by a large crowd at the station, two or three buxom matrons insisted upon embracing him, our contemporary continues: "Driver Osborne has now practically recovered, and reports himself for duty again at the end of this week." * * * The municipality of Berlin has decided to substitute for the existing designations of some of the principal streets in that city the names of "German generals who have become famous during the present war." This, however, will not involve many alterations. * * * Orders have been issued by the Federal Council of the German Empire that no bread other than that containing from 5 to 20 per cent. of potato flour will be allowed to be baked. Such bread is to be sold under the name of "K" bread. At first this was taken to be a graceful tribute to Lord KITCHENER, but it is now officially stated that "K" stands for the German for potatoes. * * * The _Koelnische Zeitung_ complains that English prisoners in Germany "are allowed to lead the lives of Olympian Gods." Our choleric contemporary is evidently unaware that we are allowing German prisoners to reside in Olympia, which is the next best thing to Olympus. * * * The British steamer _Remuera_ reported on reaching Plymouth last week that a German cruiser had attempted to trap her by means of a false S.O.S. signal. We ought not, we suppose, to be surprised at a low trick like this from the s.o.s.sidges. * * * There is one quality that no one can with justice deny to the Germans, and that is thoroughness. The other day, having laid a mine, they seem to have used one of their own cruisers to test its destructive power. * * * "It is noticeable," says _The Daily Mail_, "that the Kaiser's speeches no longer include references to God, only Frederick the Great." This confirms the rumours of a quarrel. * * * * * Illustration: THE AIRSHIP MENACE. * * * * * FAMOUS TOWN CAPTURED BY GERMANS. "In the south of Ypres we have lost some points, D'Appui, Hollebeke, and Landvoorde." _Worcester Daily Times._ If your map doesn't give D'Appui, buy a more expensive one. * * * * * "Capstan Hands.--First-class Men, used to chucking work, for motor vehicle parts." _Advt. in "The Manchester Guardian."_ They ought to be easy enough to get. * * * * * "Guardsmen again provided a dramatic element in the trial by guarding the prisoner and the door which fixed bayonets." _Evening News._ You should see our arm-chair give the salute. * * * * * TO THE SHIRKER: A LAST APPEAL.