"Litteral" Truth.—The effects of the General Election on the Press seem to be most marked in Ireland. An Irish contemporary has the following:—
"Ireland. The Viceroyalty to be abolilhed.—Colonel Saunderson, addressing the Orangemen of Diamond, near Armagh, said that Lord Lalisbury's Government would bring in a Bil to obolieh the office of Irish Viceroy."
What is really to happen to the Irish Viceroy is rather mysterious. Is he to be "abolilhed," or only "oboliehed"? Perhaps "Lord Lalisbury" will kindly explain.
DRINKING SCENE OF THE FUTURE.
(In consequence of the Growing Demand for Lighter Liquors.)
Scene—The interior of a Dining-room. The ladies have just left, and the gentlemen are discussing their beverages.
Smith. I say, Brown, if it is not an impertinent question, where did you get that toast-and-water?
Brown. I thought you would be deceived! It was a cup, not the pure article! My butler is a first-rate hand at it. I will give you the recipe if you like.
Smith. Do. It was excellent. What is the secret?