Genre:

Regular Feature, Notes, Drollery

Subjects:

Astronomy, Exploration, Futurism, Imperialism, Extra-Terrestrial Life, Race, Cultural Geography, Geology, Politics

    Explains how Mars was reached by the Earl of March in a 'stellar explorative expedition in 1916', and became the site of a 'British Monarchical Republic'. Points out that the planet's red-hot iron surface makes it 'awkward' for strangers, and notes that the inhabitants are tall 'Anthropophagi', whose habits include 'snoring and scratching their heads'.