["A deputation of Seamstresses stated at Westminster Police Court, that they make soldiers' clothing, receiving for each pair of trousers 8-1/4_d._, and for each flannel-belt, rather less than one penny."--_Daily Paper._] O England, you boast of your warrior sons, Your history tells of them, fearless in strife, How they faced the French horse, how they charged Russian guns, So thoughtful of duty, so careless of life! You honour them rightly, but do not forget That economy pleases the voters as well; Each penny reduces the National Debt; Old Ships, as you know, are the best things to sell. You could not escape paying pounds to the men Who fought, wearing soles of brown paper, supplied In your wise, frugal way. Follow precedent then! Remember pence saved, not your children who died! Though the men must be paid, such expense need not vex A skilful economist. This can be met. You can always grind pence from the poor, weaker sex; If the clothes are ill-made, think what bargains you get! Then lavish your honours, your wealth, on the brave, If you did not, perhaps, scarce a man would enlist; But forget not the gain of each penny you save, And starve these poor Women--they cannot resist. * * * * * _Pears' Christmas Number_--what it ought to be:--A new edition of "_His Soap's Fables_." * * * * * The Real Enemy to "The Big Loaf" (According to John Burns).--The Big Loafer. * * * * * QUEER QUERIES. NATIONAL ART-TREASURES.--I see that objections are being made to Millbank as a suitable site for the Picture Gallery which Mr. Tate has so generously offered to the nation. May I ask whether the advantages of the Isle of Dogs have ever been considered? The position being right out of the way of anybody who cares a rush for Art, and in the centre of the river-fog district, so as to ensure a maximum of injury to the pictures by damp, its offer to the generous donor would convincingly demonstrate our Government's appreciation of such patriotic munificence. Failing the Isle of Dogs, would there be any objection to Barking, in the neighbourhood of the Sewage Outfall? They are quite accustomed there to dealing with the precipitation of sludge. Perhaps some Art-lover would reply. Citizen of a Rather Mean City.