Oh dear, no! If the metropolis had trusted to that dilatory body, it would have had to wait indeed!
Then to whom are the five million inhabitants of the chief city of the universe indebted for these sweet boons?
To an ordinary man of business who knows how to cater for the multitude, and has the courage to rely upon increased income as a means of meeting additional outlay.—He merits a statue.—He deserves more—hearty praise by the Press when he discards his incognito.
ROBING-ROOM RUMOURS.
In consequence of the great success of the "Smoking at Home" at the Inner Temple, it is proposed to start a circus at the Middle.
The suggested "Musical Dinner" at Lincoln's Inn is now under consideration, and will probably see the gas-light before the end of the term.
The numerous professional engagements of Sir Fr-nk L-ckw-d will not prevent him from appearing as The "Lightning Cartoonist" at the coming Gray's Inn Matinée.