Dear Sir,—I gladly find time to answer the question,—"How did I win Evesham?" I won it because, whilst my opponent got only 3,585 votes, I polled 4,760. As 3,585 is, even to the naked eye, distinctly less than 4,760, I was declared elected. In my humble judgment—though I freely admit that I am an interested party—the Returning Officer took the only course that was open to him.

The Man who did Get In.


DERBY AND JOAN.

Modern Midland Version.

(As Sung by Sir W-ll-am H-rc-urt.)

Derby, dear, I am old and grey,

Fifteen years since our wedding day!

Shadow and shine for every one,

As the years roll on.