Curious Association of Ideas.
Lord Mayor Sidney never can say "Incongruous." Let him try as he will, he never can make it anything but "Incongouus." For instance, with regard to his absurd procession, he confessed it was "an in-Congouus mixture."
Lady. "No, I've nothing for you. You always ask me every time I cross."
Boy. "Yes, and every time you crosses, you allus gives me nothink!"
COURTESY AND CONTROVERSY.
In a kindly and reasonable letter to the Times, the Rev. J. M. Capes, a Roman Catholic clergyman, recommends controversialists, both those of his own creed, and Protestants, to conduct their discussions with moderation and decency. This excellent advice, we are sure, will be followed by all disputants of either sect who are arguing for truth. Dr. Cumming approves of it. So doubtless will Dr. Newman. Nay, perhaps one, or two, or even three more, on each side, will adopt the judicious and amiable suggestion of Mr. Capes.