The Seas-on.—Mr. J. L. Toole, until he reaches Australia.
A WOMAN'S REASON.
Cousin Jack. "Then why did you Marry him, Effie?"
Effie. "Oh, well—I wanted to see the Paris Exhibition, you know!"
SHOOTING ARROWS AT A SONG.
Dear Mr. Punch,—I observe, that a gentleman has written, in a book called In Tennyson Land, an account of the exact localities of "the Moated Grange," and other well-advertised places—statements, which however, have been promptly challenged by the Poet's son in the Athenæum. As there seems to be some doubt upon this subject, perhaps, you will allow me to give a few notes anent the interesting objects which Lord Tennyson has so obligingly immortalised in song.
The Owl.—The name of a bright little newspaper which, amongst other items of news and flashes of humour, gave a list of proposed marriages—hence, no doubt, the refrain of "To wit and to woo." It owed its temporary success both to its fun and its matrimonial intelligence.
The Dying Swan.—Probably, suggested by the condition of one of these interesting creatures on the Thames, whose plumage had changed from white to blue, owing to the River being made the temporary repository for the outcome of some chemical works.