POPULAR ERRORS.
Sandwich is not famous for its Sandwiches.
Venetian blinds are not imported from Venice.
The captain of a steamer, when at his post, is not a post-captain.
The sword of justice cannot be made sharp without the application of blunt.
It is an error to suppose that the stature of man is diminished, for the lengths men go to in the present day was never surpassed. The tallest men are to be found in Lankyshire.
Jerusalem artichokes do not come from Jerusalem. They are not called artichokes because any one who makes a hearty meal on them will run the chance of being choked.
It is a vulgar error that beer is turned sour by thunder. The fact is, that beer may be turned sour by lightning which does not know how to conduct itself.
Home-made articles are not always the best; and, indeed, when made at home, they are often so mysterious, that there is really no making them out.
A Returning Officer.