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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 4, 1914

Author: Various

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PUNCH,

OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

VOL. 147.

NOVEMBER 4, 1914.

CHARIVARIA.

The _Fremdenblatt_ of Hamburg congratulates itself that "the British
campaign of pin-pricks is fast coming to a miserable end." If the
reference is to bayonets, our contemporary is in error.

* * *

A Berlin news agency states that General LEMAN, of Liege, is actually a
German. It is characteristic of the Germans to bring an accusation like
that against a brave and innocent man in adversity.

* * *

The _Koelnische Volkszeitung_ records the foundation of a "German Truth
Society." We are glad that it is realised over there at last that there
is a difference between Truth and German Truth.

* * *

It is semi-officially announced that the KAISER'S headquarters are now
in France. His hindquarters were recently seen in Russia.

* * *

A detachment of British cavalry, while playing water polo in the Oise,
suddenly spotted a patrol of German Uhlans, jumped on their horses
naked, and in that state charged the enemy. We understand that a protest
has been lodged at the War Office by the British Propriety League.

* * *

A motor wireless section in Scotland is searching for a mascot and
regimental pet, and a Glasgow newspaper invites its readers to supply a
suitable animal. What would be wrong with a wireless terrier?

* * *

Shortly before the outbreak of the war, it is said, the KAISER ordered a
Gloucester spotted pig in this country. Later on the shipment of the pig
was countermanded. Presumably sufficient pigs had already been spotted
in the German army.

* * *

A pretty tribute to our ability