TRIP-LETS.
[Miss Young writes from North Merton Vicarage to say that her turkeys have taken to step-dancing. "First two young 'toms' bowed politely to one another, then passed on with stately tread, skipped into the air twice in the most ludicrous manner, turned, and repeated the performance."—See Daily Graphic, December 7.]
The lion, fleas, and kangaroo,
Baboon, and shaving baby too,
Have all had shows—here's something new!
Terpsichore and Turveydrop
Have taught the turkeycock to hop,
To bow politely, skip and flop.
Like Cheshire cat, I would have grinned,
To see the fowl of Western Ind
Disport itself like Letty Lind!
Enough of barn-and serpent-dance!
We'll give the poultry-yard a chance—
With pas de deux-"toms" let us prance!
Charity's Crux.—Charity begins at home, we are told. Perhaps. But at present, confused by rival claims and conflicting counsels, Charity seems to be "all abroad."
CHANGE OF PARTNERS. PRESIDENT CLEVELAND ASKS FOR "JUST ONE TURN" WITH MISS FREE TRADE.
