Caveat Emptor.

"Leopard for Sale.—A full grown animal, about 6-1/2 feet. Purchaser will have to make his own arrangements for removal."—The Statesman (India).

This species of animal being notoriously unable of its own accord to change its spot.


"There are ninety million tons of tea in bond in the United Kingdom. This is sufficient to supply our needs for about fifteen weeks."—Greenock Telegraph.

May we suggest that our contemporary should spare a few tons for the staffs of other journals?