THE GATHERER.

"A snapper-up of unconsidered trifles."

SHAKSPEARE.


CONNING (quasi Cunning.)

A convict, during the voyage to New South Wales, slipped overboard, and was drowned—What was his crime?—Felo de se (fell o'er the sea.)


THE CHANGES OF TIME.

I dreamt, in Fancy's joyous day,

That every passing month was May;