THE BUSY (J.) B.
(Not by Dr. Watts.)
How doth the busy Jerry Builder Improve his shining hoard, And gather money, basely earned, From every opening Board!
How skilfully he scamps his "shells"! How deftly spreads his sludge! And labours to defend his sells By special-pleading fudge!
With what serene, well-practised skill, He "squares" Surveyors too! For Jobbery finds some baseness still For venal hands to do.
Whether for work or healthful play His buildings will not last. May he be called some day, some day, To strict account at last!
Parliamentary Intelligence.—According to the announcement in the Gazette, the Speaker will take the Chair in the House of Commons on Tuesday, the 11th of February, when the new Session opens. But, as a matter of fact, The Speaker will be on the book-stalls on Saturday next, the 4th of January, entering upon what promises to be a useful and prolonged Session. Thereafter The Speaker will take the book-stall once a week regularly, there being Saturday sittings throughout the year. The Speaker will, of course, be on the side of Law and "Order! Order!"
