(_With acknowledgments to the back page of "The Referee."_)
Bertram Brazenthwaite, Basso-Profondo (varicose veins and flat feet),
respectfully informs his extensive _clientele_ that he has a few vacant
dates at the end of 1917. Comings-of-Age, Jumble Sales and Fabian
Society Soirees a specialite.
Sir Sawyer Hackett, M. D., writes: "The physical defects which
prevent Mr. Brazenthwaite from joining the colours have left his
vocal gifts and general gaiety unimpaired."
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Do you want your Christening to be a _succes fou_? Then send for Hubert
the Homunculus, London's Premier Baby-Entertainer (astigmatism, and
conscientious objections).
"Hubert the Homunculus would make a kitten laugh."--Hilary Joye, in
_The Encore_.
High-art pamphlet from "The Lebanons," New North Road, N.
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Jolly Jenkin, Patriotic Prestidigitator (Group 98). Nominal terms to the
Army, Navy and Civic Guard. Address till end of week, The Parthenon,
Puddlecombe. Next, Reigate Rotunda.
_The Epoch_ says: "Jolly Jenkin has the Evil Eye. In the Middle
Ages he would have been burnt.".
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"Men who are physically fit can be released from clerical duties
and replaced by hen only fit for sedentary occupations."--_Daily
Paper._
Broody, in fact.
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