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tempted to wonder why it has not occurred to practical econo- 
mists like the Government to use the museums as a source of 
revenue. There are in nearly all such institutions, large apart- 
ments, which, for a trifling expenditure on carpentry and hire 
of chairs could be turned into really excellent theatres where 
Charlie Chaplin films (selected) might be exhibited at great 
profit to the State. Apart from the greater stars the cost. of 
dumped American films is small and the public will always 
flock to see them when they can get nothing else. To ask a 
Government as full of grim resolution as our present rulers to 
reconsider its decision and to keep the museums and picture 
galleries going as usual, would doubtless be a waste of breath, 
and we doubt if even a Note from President Wilson on behalf of 
neutrals resident in London would have the desired effect, but 
still we would ask all those who feel interested in the question 
to make an effort to save us from an ‘ economy’ which only 
makes us ridiculous in the eyes of the world.’ The same 
paper gives the following cartoon :— 
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A CHARLIE CHAPLIN WAR ECONOMY. 
It is estimated that by closing the museums the nation will save £50,000. 
This would pay for the war for very nearly a quarter of an hour ! 
Reproduced, by permission, from The Evening News. 
Naturalist, 
