Leicestershire Royal Handicap Selection.

On seeing an awkward, three-cornered affair,

Which I heard was a racer from Fingal,

And hearing him roaring, and whistling an air,

I said, he'll be beaten by Windgall.

P.S.—This is awful; but what a horse to have to rhyme to!


"SHUT UP!" AT BARMOUTH!—Mr. GLADSTONE having made up his mind not to utter another syllable during his holiday, selects as an appropriate resting-place, a charming sea-side spot where he stops himself, and where there is a "Bar" before the "mouth."