Gregory, remember thy swashing blow."

The Honourable Member's "blow" will be had where—

"The spicy breezes

Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle.

And no one ever sneezes,

Or feels a touch of bile."

Such will be the Gregorian Chant for some time to come. A pleasant exile, and a safe return, are Mr. Punch's sweet wishes to him who departeth for Candy.


UN MONSIEUR SMITH.

Among the news of the other day appeared the following:—