Nothing more delights our old friend than to get hold of a real good word, and use it with effect. "I wish I knew what is going to win the Derby this year," observed her Niece. "Ah, my dear," replied her Aunt, "I might be able to tell you if I were a Vaccinator."


Best Day in the Week for making a Proposal of Marriage.—In London, Monday is the most appropriate, as being dedicated to the "Monday Pops."


Mr. Moriarty. "Look here, Ada, how much longer, for goodness' sake, are ye goin' to be Dressin' yourself?"

Voice from the Heights. "Only Ten Minutes, dear!"

Mr. Moriarty. "Well, all I can say is, if I've got to wait here Ten Minutes, I'll—I'll be off this Blessed Moment!"

ESSENCE OF PARLIAMENT.