It is reported that a poultry-farmer in the West of England is making a fortune by giving his hens whisky to drink and then exporting their eggs to the United States. * * * A golf-ball was recently driven through the window of an express train near Knebworth. We are informed however that the player who struck the ball still maintains that the engine-driver deliberately ignored his shout of "Fore." * * * An amazing report reaches us from Yorkshire. It appears that a centenarian has been discovered who is unable to read without glasses or even to walk to market once a week. * * * The unveiling of one of the largest Peace memorials in the country is to take place on Armistice day this year. We hear that both the PREMIER and Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL have expressed a desire to attend unless prevented by the War. * * * Smart furriers, declares a fashion-paper, are pushing Beveren blue rabbit as one of the chic furs for the coming winter. The rabbit, our contemporary goes on to explain (superfluously, as it seems to us), is naturally blue. * * * On a recent occasion a meeting of the Dolgelly Rural Council had to be postponed, the members being absent hay-making. Parliament, on the other hand, has had to stop making hay owing to the Members being away in the country. * * * The Ministry of Food states that the period of normal supplies seems to come round in cycles of four years. Meanwhile the period of abnormal prices continues to come round in cycles of once a week. A movement in favour of postponing the cycle of payment till we get the cycle of plenty is not receiving adequate support from the provision trade. * * * Agricultural labourers near Peterborough have refused to work with Irishmen on the ground that the latter are troublesome. We always said that sooner or later someone would come round to Mr. LLOYD GEORGE'S view on this point. * * * A newspaper reports the case of a waiter who refused a tip. It is said that the gentleman who offered it is making a slow recovery and may be able to take a little fish this week. * * * * * [Illustration: _Caller._ "EXCHANGE? GET ME DOUBLE-SIX DOUBLE-FIVE NINE CENTRAL--AND GET IT QUICK, LIKE THEY DO IT ON THE PICTURES."] * * * * * THE GROWTH OF THE SIDE-CAR. "MOTOR CARS, CYCLES, _&c._ ARGYLL.--2 Bedrooms and sitting-room, with attendance."--_Scotch Paper._ * * * * * "BRIGHTON ELECTRIC RAILWAY. PALACE PIER AND KEMP TOWN CARS EVERY FIVE YEARS."--_Local Paper._ It is inferred that the Ministry of Transport has assumed control. * * * * * AN APOLOGY TO THE BENCH. _Humbly addressed to T.E.S._