HONOURS DIVIDED.

Mr. Goodchild. "Yes, I do feel in good spirits this evening. My Boy has passed his Examination!"

The Earl. "Well, I don't see anything in that. So has mine."

Mr. Goodchild. "Er—Indian Civil?"

The Earl. "No—Bankruptcy!"


THE SNUBBED PROFESSIONAL'S VADE MECUM.

Question. You consider yourself neglected because, I presume, the public do not appreciate you at your proper value?

Answer. That is, indeed, the case, and for further particulars I refer you to a recent correspondence in the Pall Mall Gazette.

Q. Is it not necessary that you should acquire an immense amount of knowledge to undertake the duties of your profession worthily?