A PROPHET IN HIS OWN COUNTRY

Sylvia. "I wonder whether he'll be a soldier or a sailor?"

Mamma. "Wouldn't you like him to be an artist, like papa?"

Sylvia. "Oh, one in the family's quite enough!"


"The Bitter End."—The last half inch of a halfpenny cigar.


The worst possible Name for an Author.—Dr. Dozy.


Why oughtn't a boot and shoemaker to be trusted?
Because he's a slippery customer.


The Race for Wealth.—Jews.


Basso Profondo.—A deep draught of bitter beer.


Exercise for City Clerks.—A run on a Bank.


Passing the Time.—Going by a clock.