Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 4, 1914Various
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Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 4, 1914
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English wit and humor -- Periodicals
Produced by Punch, or the London Charivari, Neville Allen,
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PUNCH,
OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
VOL. 147.
NOVEMBER 4, 1914.
CHARIVARIA.
The _Fremdenblatt_ of Hamburg congratulates itself that "the British
campaign of pin-pricks is fast coming to a miserable end." If the
reference is to bayonets, our contemporary is in error.
* * *
A Berlin news agency states that General LEMAN, of Liege, is actually a
German. It is characteristic of the Germans to bring an accusation like
that against a brave and innocent man in adversity.
* * *
The _Koelnische Volkszeitung_ records the foundation of a "German Truth
Society." We are glad that it is realised over there at last that there
is a difference between Truth and German Truth.
* * *
It is semi-officially announced that the KAISER'S headquarters are now
in 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 horses
naked, and in that state charged the enemy. We understand that a protest
has been lodged at the War Office by the British Propriety League.
* * *
A motor wireless section in Scotland is searching for a mascot and
regimental pet, and a Glasgow newspaper invites its readers to supply a
suitable animal. What would be wrong with a wireless terrier?
* * *
Shortly before the outbreak of the war, it is said, the KAISER ordered a
Gloucester spotted pig in this country. Later on the shipment of the pig
was countermanded. Presumably sufficient pigs had already been spotted
in the German army.
* * *
A pretty tribute to our ability to keep our hair on in a crisis was paid
last week at the Bow County Court by an itinerant vendor of a hair
restorer. He informed the Court that since the war there had been no
demand for his goods.
* * *
A correspondent writes to _The Times_ to object to the nickname
"Tommies" applied to our soldiers. "Thomases" would undoubtedly be more
respectful and dignified.
* * *
An original production of _Everyman_ is to be given at the Cathedral
Hall, Westminster, on the 12th, 13th and 14th instant, in aid of the
Actors' Benevolent Fund. We trust that Everyman will do his duty and
bring 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 famous
champagne firm, who is a German subject. Motto for those Germans who
were captured speechless in the neighbourhood of Rheims:--"Mumm's the
word!"
* * *
We note that there is a strong cast in _The Glad Eye_ which has made its
appearance again.
* * *
Which reminds us that they are calling a certain cheery correspondent on
our Generalissimo's Staff "The Glad Eye Witness."
* * *
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