ll, Sir, I shall be present myself on Saturday, and
then take the March-past on Monday.

_Insp.-Gen._ Yes; but how about the Volunteers? What about them? Why
don't you let the officers command their own men?

_Com.-in-Chief_. Why, Sir, you see in time of war--

_Insp.-Gen._ (_interrupting_). You would find Volunteer officers as
capable as any others. Your Royal Highness has no doubt studied the
lessons taught by the war between the Northerners and the Southerners
in America?

_Com.-in-Chief_. I have glanced at the subject, Sir, at the Royal
United Service Institute. And may I venture to hope that you are
satisfied, Sir?

_Insp.-Gen._ (_after a pause_). Well, yes, I think you are doing
better. But, in future, give a share of the command to Volunteers _pur
et simple_. And now just jot down what I have further to say to you.

[_Scene closes in upon the COM.-IN-CHIEF taking notes._

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CONNECTED WITH THE PRESS.

At a recent meeting of the Institute of Journalists, it was proposed
that future candidates for membership should undergo an examination
to test their qualifications before election. Should the proposal
be adopted, no doubt some such paper as the following will be set
to those desirous of obtaining the right of adding "M.I.J." to their
names.

1. Would you as a Reporter venture to use such expressions as
"devouring element" or "destructive fluid" in sending in "flimsy" to a
London Daily Paper? State when you would consider yourself entitled to
describe yourself "a Special."

2. What are the rights of a Journalist at a free luncheon? If an
Editor finds himself present, should he return thanks for the Press
himself, or leave that duty in the hands of a bumptious Reporter.

3. Write an essay upon the Law of Libel, and say when a paper, (1)
should apologise, (2) fight it out, and, (3) settle it out of Court.

4. Define the difference between a "comment of public importance" and
a "puffing advertisement."

5. What is "log-rolling?" Give examples to illustrate the meaning of
the word.

6. Show, concisely, why the World could not revolve without the
Press, and why the Press would cease to be without your own personal
assistance.

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UPON JULIA'S COAT.

(AFTER HERRICK.)

[Illustration: LENTEN FASHION.

Sack-Coat, nearest approach to Sackcloth, for Lent.]

Whenas my JULIA wears a sack,
That hides the outline of