An irreclaimable ass (supposed to be the only one living), who does not see any merit in Fun. The greatest ass alive.

There are several others we could mention, but the astounding asinine qualities of the last-named donkey have quite taken away our breath. In the forthcoming “competitive examination, of donkeys,” let him by all means bear away the prize! Fun, 1863.

[PLAYGOERS AND THEIR ECCENTRICITIES.]

Chief eccentricity is the amazing mania for rushing out of the theatre before anybody else, in order that you may stand firmly at the door, preventing everybody from getting away.

[CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE.]

At a theatrical first night there were loud cries on the part of the audience for the scene painter, whose splendid work had contributed largely to the success of the piece. Now certain other functionaries in theatres think they should be called out also.

A “CIVIL” RETORT.