SYMPATHY.

Mamma (to Cook)—"AND MRS. STUBBS, THE CREAM WITH THE APPLE-TART YESTERDAY OUGHT TO HAVE BEEN WHIPPED."

Ethel (who has a grateful remembrance of the dish in question). "OH, MUMMY DEAR! 'OUGHT TO HAVE BEEN WHIPPED!' I THOUGHT IT WAS PARTICULARLY GOOD!"


APRIL SHOWERS;

OR, A SPOILED EASTER HOLIDAY.

(A Vacation Cantata.)

Master George (stretching forth his fingers to feel if the shower is abating) sings:—