Had the Cabinet such a watchful and industrious exponent and commender as Callisthenes, never wearying, except possibly on Sunday, its success would be certain. * * * * * [Illustration: WITH AMATEUR THEATRICALS AT THE FRONT AND WAR-WORK AT HOME, THE EXCHANGED SOUVENIRS ARE IN STARTLING CONTRAST TO THOSE OF 1840.] * * * * * "ACCORDIONS.--Sale or exchange, Busson's beautiful flutina, 23 white piano keys, 15 black, portable, light to carry, nice for open air; large ass wanted."--_Exchange and Mart._ We are not sure that the last phrase is quite the right one for attracting a purchaser. * * * * * Our Economical Army. "In one hospital there is a complete tin-smith's shop running full blast. There empty biscuit-tins are remade into tin plates, pans and drinking-cups. Even the soldier is melted down and used a second time." _Darling Downs Gazette (Queensland)._ * * * * * "FARRIERS.--Wanted, a good doorman; quiet job, 7 or 8 days a week." _Daily Chronicle._ * * * * * [Illustration: _Visitor._ "WE'RE HAVING A MOTHERS' SALE OF WORK ON SATURDAY. WILL YOU COME AND BRING YOUR HUSBAND?" _Wife of Wounded Soldier._ "THANKS SO MUCH. WE'D LOVE TO, BUT THE DOCTOR WAS MOST EMPHATIC IN WARNING MY HUSBAND TO AVOID ANY FORM OF EXCITEMENT."] * * * * * CONCERT TICKETS. I'm beginning to think that Petherton has taken a dislike to me, and it is not at all pleasant in a more or less country retreat to be on bad terms with a neighbour. It is especially trying, when one has made every endeavour to be friendly, to meet with a chilling response. I'm sure I have written him some very genial letters on matters which less good-tempered individuals than I might have taken more seriously. The Annual Concert in the village, a great event in local circles, has been another cause of unnecessary friction between Petherton and myself. As one of the older residents and knowing most of the people here, I am usually consulted as to the programme, sale of tickets and other details of the concert, and my house is often used for rehearsing the solos, part songs and choruses which are rendered by the local Carusos and Melbas. Our passage of arms was over the tickets. We who are on the Committee are supplied with so many tickets each, which we endeavour to sell. I sent two to Petherton, half-crown ones. I forgot to enclose the printed notice that usually accompanies them, but evidently he recognised my handwriting on the envelope, and sent the tickets back. He wrote a letter with them:--