THE OLD ORDER CHANGETH.
Lady Betty (proud of the old ancestral mansion where the family have lived ever since the reign of Henry the Eighth). "Just fancy what Papa's having done! He's having the Electric Light put in!"
Prosaic Sister-in-law (from Chicago). "I'm real glad to hear it. It'll be the making of the place!"
ESSENCE OF PARLIAMENT.
EXTRACTED FROM THE DIARY OF TOBY, M.P.
House of Commons, Friday, December 22.—House adjourned for Christmas Recess; pleased to find that it will include the whole of Christmas Day. Some talk of being satisfied with the Sunday, spending Christmas Day in further pursuit of Parish Councils Bill. But after deliberation decided to have a real good holiday on Christmas Day. Came across Squire of Malwood just now. Was chalking up on door "Back in ten minutes."