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__ The other point of view as to going to the Front was put last Sunday with unconscious aptness. At breakfast we had read aloud to us a letter written with inspiring realism by a Watch Dog who is actually there and seeing life in all its detail in the trenches. Having listened to it with rapt attention, we then marched to church and (actually) sang with unanimous fervour:—

Nevertheless more to be feared than the enraged German is the sceptical scornful Aunt of

Yours ever,.



Usher (to Uninvited Guest).

Uninvited Guest.

"'Washington, Saturday.—The American Ambassador at Constantinople reports that Turkey has acquiesced in the departure of several Canadian missionaries, whose safe conduct was requested by Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, the British Ambassadoe here.'—People."

This is headed "Millionaires Released," and shows how well the clergy are paid in Canada.



