I soon reached a favourite meadow, with a view of the hills and clumps of gorse in it, and, since there were clumps of gorse, many, many of those alluring little creatures which live in the ground and provide man with numbers of benefits--such as sweet flesh to put into pies; and cheap, soft, warm fur to wrap Baby Buntings in; and stubby tails, or scuts, to be used in hot-houses for transferring pollen that peach-blossoms may be fertilised, and (latterly) symbols for Government clerks who prefer civilian clothes and comfort to khaki and warfare; and (in Wales) toasted cheese. I refer to rabbits. As I stood motionless in this meadow watching the yellowing sky, I was aware of an Homeric contest quite close to me. Two rabbits wore engaged in a terrific battle. They kicked and they scratched and made the most furious attacks on each other. The fur flew and the ground resounded to their thuds. First one seemed to be winning and then the other, but there was no flinching. I had heard of rabbits fighting, but I had never seen it before. "Very unfair to have called them Cuthberts," I said to myself. * * * * * "The ---- Company have several second-hand cars for sale, starter and non-starter models; petrol consumption low."--_The Autocar._ Particularly that of the non-starters. * * * * * "Good General: sold cheap if taken over this week; good reasons for leaving."--_Liverpool Paper._ Can this be HINDENBURG? * * * * * "The Rev. Stuart Holden, on behalf of the Strength of Britain Movement, spoke of the enthusiasm for prohibition of audiences throughout the country."--_The Times._ We understand, however, that this enthusiasm for the prohibition of audiences has not yet extended to the theatrical profession. * * * * * [Illustration: SPORTING DAYS WITH THE FOOD-PRODUCER'S STAFF.] * * * * * THE FOOD QUESTION. RATIONING AT THE ZOO. "In the Northern area," says a despatch from Mr. POCOCK, "a, period of inactivity has set in which is partly due to the fact that the dromedary has been placed on a vegetarian diet. There has been a cold snap in the crocodile house. Three of our keepers have disappeared." An attempt to substitute salsify for bloaters in the dietary of the sea-lion was not successful. Complaints have been received from the elephant-house to the effect that buns sold for the benefit of the occupants have not reached their destination. Should this abuse continue it will be necessary to make arrangements to have every child under the age of twelve submitted to an X-ray examination before leaving the Gardens.