Mr. N-rm-n L-cky-r. Write Magnum Opus, on the action of Snowballs in Space.

Sir M-r-ll M-ck-nz-e. Make careful study of the peculiar diseases incident to "Rumour's lying throat"—especially in Germany.

Ch-rm-n of M-ddl-s-x M-g-str-t-s. Attend some Metropolitan Music Hall every night of my life.

Ed-t-r of P. M. G. Get Stead-ier every day.

Mr. Punch. To wish a Happy New Year to everybody generally.


THE PENNY READING.

(ANNALS OF A QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD.)