Business done.—House adjourned for the Whitsun recess. Back again June 10.


Wail of the Wire-puller.

Oh dear, what can the matter be?

R-s-b-ry doesn't seem hearty.

'Tis very well winning the Derby "Blue Ribbon,"

But that will not bind up—our Party!


Nasrulla Khan.—On the Sunday immediately following his uncommonly fatiguing first day in town, the Shahzada was requested to visit the Zoo. Wire from Porcupine, who, on account of his splendid set of quills, acts as Secretary to the Zoo Society, ran thus:—"Will Khan visit Zoo?" Exhausted Receiver's reply brief but to the point, exhibiting fine mastery of English language, "Khan can't."