Great was the bâton-wielder 'tis your fortune to succeed;
But tackle your big task, Sir, without fear!
Punch trusts the name of Gully on Fame's roll will not shine dully
At the end!
Now tune up string and bow, let the New Conductor know
That he finds in each performer a fair friend!
PARTY POLITICS.
First Man (conciliatory). You're a Tory?
Second Man (also conciliatory). Well, no. I'm a Unionist. Yes, a Unionist. Certainly I don't approve of Home Rule——