RIDDLE FOR THE CITY

Oh! why, my friend, is a joint stock

Concern like, yet unlike, a clock?

Because it may be wound up; when,

Alas! it doesn't go again.


The Seat of Impudence.—A cabman's box.


Song of Suburban Householders awaiting the Advent of the Dustman.—"We always use a big, big D!"


A Floating Capital Joke.—When may a man be said to be literally immersed in business?—When he's giving a swimming lesson.


A Cheerful Investment.—A laughing-stock.


Baker. "I shall want another ha'penny. Bread's gone up to-day."

Boy. "Then give us one of yesterday's."