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Topical Budget 178-1: The Pen and the Rifle (1915)
 

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"THE PEN AND THE RIFLE The Lord Mayor, Sir Charles Johnstone inspects the Chartered Secretaries' Corps at the Mansion House". Men in bowler hats and great coats marching down London street. Inspection by Lord Mayor, Sir Charles Johnstone (who gives a disdainful look at the cameraman).