Legal Note.—It is presumably unfortunate for the prisoner-at-the-bar when, as is constantly announced in the papers, "Mr. So-and-So, Q.C., will appear to defend Snooks." Hard on Snooks when his Counsel only appears to defend him. But what a sweet surprise for the unhappy Snooks should the Counsel, who only "appears to defend him," really defend him and be victorious!
"Vox Clamantis."—The voice of the Claimant is heard once again. No joke; no Wagga-Waggery. He is publishing his "Entire Life and Full Confession" in the People newspaper. According to his own statement, his claim to the Tichborne estates might be described, not only as a fraud, but as a "Wapping" one.
TO A COUNTRY HOST.
(A Candid Answer to a Hospitable Invitation.)
You're kind enough to bid me spend
The "week-end" at your country seat,
You offer tennis and a friend