This attractive way of spelling "beech-tree" will not, we hope, remain indefinitely in the minds of our readers.
First Clubman. "Well, how are you?"
Second Clubman. "Er—so-so, perhaps. Last week I thought I was in for rheumatic fever, but just managed to stave it off, and to-day a twinge in my left shoulder suggests—well, it may be neuritis or——"
First Clubman. "My dear chap, I didn't mean it literally."
LIBERALS DAY BY DAY.
March 23.—During the course of a heated debate Mr. Joshua Dredgwood, M.P., said that, in spite of the Parliament Act, the House of Lords still dominated the situation. If there was a General Election next week it would be fought on a cry of the Proletariat against the Peers. The entire Liberal Party rose to its feet and cheered the speaker for seven minutes, waving hats, order papers and pocket-handkerchiefs.
March 24.—Answering a question put by Mr. Connor Shaw, the premier stated that he had decided to retire from the House of Commons and lead the Party from the House of Lords. The entire Liberal Party was convulsed with irrepressible enthusiasm and cheered the Premier's announcement for nine minutes, many Members removing their collars and ties and waving them in delirious excitement.