Whilst assisting with the repairs to his church a clergyman in the Midlands has had the misfortune to injure his thumb with a hammer. It still remains a mystery what the clergy say on such occasions. * * * Although this year the majority of lady-shoppers are practising in private for the summer sales there are still a few who have again adopted the Underground Railway as their training quarters. * * * The principle of the League of Nations has now been accepted by all the Great Powers with the exception of America and Mr. BOTTOMLEY. * * * A bargee summoned in Warwickshire for saying what he thought of the Government was acquitted, but was told that if he repeated the offence the fine would be five pounds. We understand that he is saving up for it. * * * "We must thank Germany for the present high cost of living," says an evening paper. Personally, at the risk of appearing ungrateful, we shall do nothing of the sort. * * * During a recent debate on crime a well-known doctor stated that, although his house was often left empty, no attempt had ever been made upon it. We hear, however, that he has since been visited by the secretary of the Burglars' Union and has agreed to await his turn. * * * In reply to several correspondents we have now much pleasure in announcing that it is not necessary to wear kilts whilst taking the oath in the Scottish fashion. * * * * * [Illustration: TIME: _Monday Morning._ _Golfer._ "NO, I NEVAH GO TO THE CLUB ON SATURDAYS OR SUNDAYS. I FIND A MUCH BETTER LOT THERE ON MONDAYS." _The Other_ (_bound Citywards_). "REALLY. WELL, YOU MIGHT KEEP A SPECIAL LOOK-OUT FOR A COUPLE OF NEW 'PURPLE DIMPLES' I LOST AT THE FOURTEENTH YESTERDAY."] * * * * * "SEND TWOPENCE FOR THE LATEST PAMPHLET ON THE EAST: CARRYING FREEDOM TO TURKEY. DELIVERY MAY BE SLIGHTLY DELAYED." _Muslim Outlook._ We can well believe this. * * * * * There was a young man of the Peak Who had kippers for tea once a week; As he hated the taste It was rather a waste, But it gave him a feeling of _chic_. * * * * * "It was learned yesterday, on enquiry at the offices of the City of Dublin Steampacket Company, that there is no truth in the statement that the officers and crews of the company's boats had been served with six months' notice in into a new contract for the carrying of the Government."--_Irish Paper._ We doubted it from the start. * * * * * THE ART OF POETRY. III. In this lecture I shall deal with the production of Lyrics, Blank Verse and (if I am allowed) Hymns (Ancient and Modern).