If dynamite would bring fine weather,

Scientists might be in fine feather,

As 'tis, I sing, to the schoolboy tune,

"Yah-bah! (oxyhydrogen) balloon!"


FATHER AND SON.

(A Possible Dialogue after a Recent Decision at Marylebone.)

Father. And now, my dear Son, I must ask you for your rent.

Son. But surely, Father, I am entitled to a room in your house?

Father. Out of my love and affection; but this is a matter of business; and, if you desire to be a Voter, you must behave as such.