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  2. Alotsam and Jetsam

    I would not be a selfish child, For early I was taught To give a part of all I have, As generous children ought; ...

    Article : 139 words
  3. Simply Marvellous.

    A fisherman on the coast near Cork said to a friend of mine of Lord Morris, who had a villa near. " They tell me, yer riverence, that these Judges has a power of money from the ...

    Article : 86 words
  4. A True Philosopher.

    Jes' a little weary maybe, Trudgin' down the road; Now an' then I git to thinkin' Mine's a heavy load. ...

    Article : 126 words
  5. How Well You're Looking.

    At the first annual dinner of the O. P. Club, in London, Mr. Beerbohm Tree, in replying to the toast of " The Drama," told the following story : — ...

    Article : 223 words
  6. The Prince's Opinion.

    Anecdotes of the new. Sovereign of Great Britain will doubtless be popular for some time to come—at least until the novelty of his accession shall have worn away. A short ...

    Article : 262 words
  7. A Dire Sign.

    Mrs. Yungmuther: "George, when the baby puckers up its dear little mouth, do you think it is a sign of anything ?" Husband: " Yes, a sure sign of a squall." ...

    Article : 34 words
  8. Welcome Relief.

    The Boss: "Mr. Jonson, if you can't keep up with your work better, we shall have to look for another man." Jonson : " I'm glad to hear that. I've been ...

    Article : 44 words
  9. FACTS AND FANCIES.

    A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the wisest men.—HUDIBRAS. Heavenly Dogs—Skye terriers. What kind of a dog is the Dog Star —A ...

    Article : 709 words
  10. How to Go Upstairs.

    "The proper way to go upstairs," said the young Burgeon, " is to hold the body erect and step leisurely, planting each foot firmly on the successive stairs." ...

    Article : 220 words
  11. The Bright Side.

    Mrs. Trotter's small, golden-haired, blueeyed Willie, through a difference of opinion with another youngster, returned home with an ostentatiously discoloured orb. Mrs. Trotter ...

    Article : 52 words
  12. Guess Again.

    " When does a man become a seamstress ?" " When he hems and haws." "No." " When he threads his way ?" ...

    Article : 47 words
  13. More Curious Epitaphs.

    Some of the odd tombstone inscriptions to be found in English and Continental churchyards contain grimly humorous sentiments; others are ludicrous in phraseology, while ...

    Article : 758 words
  14. Memory at Fault.

    Miss Passay: " Old Col. Guff was remark ing that the weather of this Christmas was exactly like that of '61, and be asked me if I didn't remember." ...

    Article : 70 words
  15. A Dog in a Parcel.

    Duncan Ross, the Scotch athlete, took to New York with him, a few years ago, a valuable bull terrier famous for the blue ribbons he had won in India. Mr. Roas lived across the ...

    Article : 255 words
  16. Mr. Wagge's Scandal.

    "My dear," said Mr. Wagge, "as I came by Mrs. Gazzam's house just now, I saw Mrs. Gazzam in the dining-room kissing some one who was not her—er—was not Mr. Gazzam!" ...

    Article : 124 words
  17. Newspaper Censorship in Turkey.

    An official private circular was issued to the Turkish newspapers several years ago as follows: "Article III.—Do not publish scientific or ...

    Article : 230 words
  18. Took the Hint.

    An Indian officer writes: " I had an odd and rather terrible experience while playing a game of draughts when with my regiment in an outlying district of Bengal ...

    Article : 278 words
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