DÉMODÉ.

She. "Somewhat archaic— what?"

He. "Ye—es. All right six weeks ago. Quite academical now."


Commercial Candour.

From a poultry-breeder's advertisement:—

"My strains of Rhodes are only too well known."


"Miss Winnie ——, the charming and talented actress, writes:—'I am quite positive—I owe my present health and spirits to ——.'"—Advt. in Daily Paper.

"Poor Miss Winnie —— has had to retire suddenly from the revue—doctor's orders."—Same paper, same day.

We should have liked to hear the Advertisement Manager's view of the News Editor.