"_Our roll of honour to date: 487 employees joined the colours._"

The question, "Shall women fight?" has now been decided.

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Illustration: The St. John Ambulance Association, which forms part of
the Red Cross Organisation of Great Britain, derives its name and
traditions from the Order of St. John of Jerusalem (Knights
Hospitallers), founded at the time of the Crusades. It has at this
moment many thousands of workers engaged in tending the wounded at the
seat of war and in the hospitals of the Order.

In peace time it does not appeal to the public for subscriptions, but
under the stress of war it finds itself in urgent need of help, and is
absolutely compelled to ask for funds. Gifts should be sent to the Chief
Secretary, Colonel Sir Herbert C. Perrott, Bt., C.B., at St. John's
Gate, Clerkenwell, E.C., and cheques should be crossed "London County
and Westminster Bank, Lothbury," and made payable to the St. John
Ambulance Association. In aid of its work, a Concert (at which Madame
Patti will sing) is to be given at the Albert Hall on Saturday
afternoon, October 24th.

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Illustration: A UNITED FAMILY.

_Irish would-be Recruit._ "BEG PARDON, CAPTAIN, BUT THE MAN IN THERE
WON'T LET ME GO TO FIGHT BECAUSE OF ME EYE."

_Captain._ "HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN THE ARMY?"

_Would-be Recruit._ "I HAVE, SORR."

_Captain._ "WHAT REGIMENT?"

_Would-be Recruit._ "ME BROTHER WAS IN THE LEINSTERS."

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STICK TO IT, RIGHT WING!

(_A few suggested official communiques, respectfully offered to the
authorities in Paris._)

MONDAY.

Enemy, towards Lassigny, made attack,
But after suffering heavy loss withdrew.
We have made progress near to Berry-au-Bac,
And on our right wing there is nothing new.

TUESDAY.

Near the Argonne we had a slight reverse
(Though what the Germans said is quite untrue).
Along the Meuse things seem a little worse,
But on our right wing there is nothing new.

WEDNESDAY.

We gather that sensational reports
Announced the fall of Antwerp ere 'twas due;
There's still resistance in some Antwerp forts,
And on our right wing there is nothing new.

THURSDAY.

Our left is making progress, and it looks
(For the straight line is getting very skew)
As if our forces might surround VON KLUCK'S.
Meantime, on right wing there is nothing