ANOTHER KNOCK FOR "THE TIMES."
"WE ARE BACKING NORTHCLIFFE."
Poster of "John Bull."
"I SUPPOSE YOUR LANDLORD ASKS A LOT FOR THE RENT OF THIS PLACE?"
"A LOT! HE ASKS ME FOR IT NEARLY EVERY WEEK."
DOGS' DELIGHT.
SCENE.—Interior of shop devoted to the sale of cutlery, leatherware and dogs' collars, leads, etc. Customers discovered lining the counter, others in background leading puzzled and suspicious dogs. The proprietor is endeavouring to serve ordinary purchasers, answer questions, punch holes in straps and give change simultaneously. A harried assistant in a white coat is dealing, as well as he can, with overwhelming demands for muzzles.