MUCH INTEREST IS SURE TO BE TAKEN IN THIS PICTURE, AS MANY PEOPLE MUST HAVE BEEN WONDERING WHAT THESE WORLD-FAMOUS STATESMEN LOOKED LIKE.] [Illustration: HERE WE HAVE A SCENE OF DOMESTIC UNHAPPINESS IN A SCOTTISH HOME. THE GOOD WIFE IS SCANDALISED BY HER HUSBAND'S LEVITY IN DANCING ON THE SABBATH.] * * * * * THE PALACE AND THE COTTAGE. (_After ANN and JANE TAYLOR._) High on a mountain's haughty steep Lord Hubert's palace stood; Before it rolled a river deep, Behind it waved a wood. Low in an unfrequented vale A peasant had his cell; Sweet flowers perfumed the cooling gale And graced his garden well. But proud Lord Hubert's house and lands, Of which he'd fain be rid, Long linger on the agents' hands-- He cannot get a bid. On sauces rich and viands fine Lord Hubert's father fed; Lord Hubert, when he wants to dine, Eats margarine and bread. How diff'rent honest William's lot! He's cheerful and content; He always lets his humble cot At thrice its yearly rent. His dapple-cow and garden-grounds Produce him ample spoil; His lodgers pay him pounds and pounds, He has no need to toil. Lord Hubert sits in thrall and gloom And super-taxes grim Pursue him to his marble tomb, And no one grieves for him. But, when within his narrow bed Old William comes to lie, They'll find (I mean when William's dead) A tidy bit put by. * * * * * [Illustration: _Navvy on girders_ (_soliloquising_). "'EAVEN 'ELP THEM POOR PERISHERS UNDERNEAF IF THIS 'ERE CHAIN BREAKS!"] * * * * * ANOTHER HONOUR LIST. (_From an Oxford Correspondent._) The list of the recipients of honorary degrees to be conferred by the University of Cambridge has already been announced. We are glad to be able to supplement it by information, derived from a trustworthy source, of the corresponding intentions of the University of Oxford. The Oxford list is not yet complete, but the following names and the reasons for which the distinction is to be conferred may be regarded as certain and authentic:-- The Right Hon. WINSTON CHURCHILL, M.P., for his strenuous efforts to brighten Sunday journalism. Mr. AUGUSTUS JOHN, for unvarnished portraiture and the stoical fortitude exhibited by him in face of the persecution of the Royal Academy. Mr. LOVAT FRASER, for his divine discontent with everything and everybody and his masterly use of italic type. Lady COOPER, the wife of the LORD MAYOR, for conspicuous gallantry in advocating the taxing of cosmetics. Sir PHILIP GIBBS, for his generous recognition of the services of British generals during the War, and for promoting cordial relations between all ranks in the Army. Mr. WICKHAM STEED, for his invaluable and untiring exertions in familiarising the public with Jugo-Slav geography.