_Q._ Is the new site of the National Rifle Association better than the last? _A._ Certainly, for those who come to Bisley intend to shoot. _Q._ But did any one turn up at Wimbledon for any purpose other than marksmanship? _A._ Yes, for many of those who occupied the tents used their _marquees_ merely as a suitable resting-place for light refreshments. _Q._ Is there anything of that kind at Bisley? _A._ Not much, as the nearest place of interest is a crematorium, and the most beautiful grounds in the neighbourhood belong to a cemetery. _Q._ Then the business of Bisley is shooting? _A._ Distinctly. Without the rifle, the place would be as melancholy as its companion spot, Woking. _Q._ In this place of useful work, what is the first object of the marksman? _A._ To score heavily, if possible; but, at any rate, to score. _Q._ Is it necessary to appear in uniform? _A._ That depends upon the regulations commanding the prize competitions. _Q._ What is uniform? _A._ As much or as little of the dress of a corps that a judge will order a marksman to adopt. _Q._ If some marksmen were paraded with their own corps, how would they look? _A._ They would appear to be a sorry sight. _Q._ Why would they appear to be a sorry sight? _A._ Because over a tunic would appear a straw hat, and under a pouch-belt fancy tweed trousers. _Q._ But surely if the Volunteers are anxious to improve themselves they will practise "smartness"? _A._ But they do not want to promote smartness; they want to win cups, or the value of cups. _Q._ What is the greatest reward that a marksman can obtain? _A._ Some hundreds of pounds. _Q._ And the smallest? _A._ A dozen of somebody's champagne, or a box of someone else's soap. _Q._ Under all the circumstances of the case, what would be an appropriate rule for Bisley? _A._ Look after the cup-winning, and everything else will take care of itself. * * * * * LATEST PARLIAMENTARY BETTING. GENERAL ELECTION STAKES. 2 to 1 on Rosebery and Ladas (coupled). 25 to 1 agst Harcourt's Resignation. 50 to 1 -- Nonconformist Conscience. 70 to 1 -- Budget Bill (off--75 to 1 taken). 100 to 1 -- Ministerial Programme. FOR PLACES (NEXT SESSION STAKES). 2 to 1 on Asquith for the Leadership. 12 to 1 agst the Labouchere Peerage. NEW PREMIERSHIP SELLING STAKES. 12 to 1 on Gladstone Redivivus. 200 to 1 agst any other. * * * * * AS WE LIKE IT. (JAQUES _resumes_.)