Her Majesty's First Class Battle-ship, Hamilton, has received the second of the four 75-ton guns that are to complete her armament. It is confidently hoped that if the same satisfactory rate of production can be maintained, she will be nearly ready for active service at the end of the year after next.


A TRUE VOCATION.

She (after many vain attempts at conversation). "And is there no subject in which you take an Interest?"

He. "Yes. Criminal Law!"


The First Swallow!—Look out for it! It will be a rare sight! Quite enough to "make" a summer at the Aquarium, when Succi takes his first mouthful at a square meal.


A (PITCHED) OUTING.