Philosophy at the Popping Crease.
"The glorious uncertainty?" why, to be sure
That it must be the slowest should see at a glance,
For Cricket, as long as the sport shall endure,
Must be in its nature a mere game of chance.
"'Tis all pitch and toss;" one can show it is so;—
'Tisn't science or strength rules its losses or winnings.
Half depends on the "pitch"—of the wickets, you know,
The rest on the "toss"—for first innings.
"Good Business."—An advertiser in the Daily Chronicle of the 12th inst., has not a bad idea of a fair profit:—
BABY-CARRIAGE Bassinette, unsoiled; 4 rubber-wheels, carriage-springs, reversible hood, handsome rug, complete, £27; cost £4 10s., last month. Mrs. W.
If "Mrs. W." has not already obtained her price, we sincerely wish she may get it. She deserves it.
"The Bancroft School."—On Saturday last Prince Albert Victor laid the foundation-stone of the new buildings at Woodford. This sounds promising for the Theatrical Profession. Of course Mr. Bancroft will take the male pupils, and Mrs. Bancroft will instruct "the Spindle side."
Sarah B. at the Lyceum, under the management of M. Mayer. May 'er season be successful!
