Then there was a cry of sorrow. For it was known that as Lord Rosebery had had quite enough of conflicts between capital and labour, he would certainly refuse to be dragged into another quarrel.

So the war went on between players and payers, and "Merrie England" became a byword of reproach in the comity of nations.


Popular Idea of the Costume of a Member of the Bar on "Grand Day."

MATURE CHARMS.

Maiden slim and fair, with the golden hair,

So eager to snare with the knowing glance

Of your eyes so bright, and to waltz all night

With that step so light in the mazy dance,