THINGS ONE WOULD RATHER HAVE EXPRESSED DIFFERENTLY.

Fair Hostess. "Good-night, Major Jones. We're supposed to Breakfast at Nine; but we're not very Punctual People. Indeed, the later you appear To-morrow Morning, the better pleased we shall all be!"


May 10, 1893.

Mr. Punch's Vision at the Opening of the Imperial Institute.

This Spring's soft beauty is a joy for ever;

Its loveliness increases; it will never

Pass to forgetfulness; we still must keep

Fond memories of this Maytime, calm as sleep