The Highest Possible Record of Character.—New Rector of Swaddlington (to Sexton). I see that the forge is close by the church, Grassmore. I hope that the smith is one of our friends?
Sexton. Why, bless 'ee, yes, sir, 'e 's the only man in all the parish as settled over the Cesarewitch.
Hint to the Managers of Poultry Shows.—Exhibit some henpecked husbands.
A Black Country Synonym.—Ruling with a rod of iron.—Beating your wife with a poker.
A Perfect Cure.—Town Man. "How jolly it must be, living down here in the country!"