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  2. THE LONDON MANSION HOUSE.

    There are many people who imagine that London has a new Lord Mayor every year. It is one of London'sdclusions. If the Lord Mayor is the man who runs the Maus-ion ...

    Article : 327 words
  3. LUCIUS SULLY,

    I met him at Monte Carlo; he had just broken the bank. Carelessly he strolled out of the brilliantly-lighted rooms, the cynosure of every eye. Tall, handsome, ...

    Article : 2,644 words
  4. BONAPARTE AND THE DOC.

    The night after the battle of Bassano the moon rose cloudless and brilliant over the sanguinary scene. Napoleon who seldom exhibited any hilarity, or ...

    Article : 181 words
  5. THE GENERAL’S STORY.

    ” You have been mauled by a panther, General, haven’t you? Do tell me about that." " I have been mauled there times." he ...

    Article : 820 words
  6. THE QUEEN’S ENGLISH

    Kipling says—and who is more indisputable authority than Kipling?—that the Ameerican people have no langauge, and also that they deluded themselves into the belief that ...

    Article : 1,370 words
  7. IT WOBKED BOTH WAYS.

    “ Metindy," said Zeke, as be and the ole 'oman were discussing some purchases to be made in the city, " I kan’t see whatcher want with so menny little ...

    Article : 148 words
  8. SEQUEL TO AN OLD STORY.

    Viscount Aronmore, who was 34 on Monday, is the son of the fourth viscount, who, as Major Yelverton, R.A, was a party, says the “ Star," to one of the most remarkable ...

    Article : 255 words
  9. WHY SANTA CLAUS lS SINGLE.

    Little Johnny Henpeek: I don’t think Santa Claus is married. His Father: Why not? Johnny: Because Mrs. Santa Claus ...

    Article : 33 words
  10. NOT A HIGH ART CUSTOMER.

    “ What do you ask for this oil painting?" “That is worth350 dollarsmadam.” " It is beautiful. And how much for this?” "That is worth 425 dollare.” ...

    Article : 155 words
  11. A REASON FOR IT.

    He: Do yon really think her heat was broken when he jilted her, ae she so loudly proclaimed? I noticed she married in less than a year. ...

    Article : 42 words
  12. WHEN HE WAS A GIRL.

    I was engaged one morning in ironing a white muslin Petticcat which owned an elaborate embroidered flounce. A small child who has just reached the dignity ...

    Article : 63 words
  13. OBITUARY ENTERPRISE.

    In America they mean business before all things. The following obitnary notice from a New England town shows enterprise:—“ Died on the 11th inst., ...

    Article : 135 words
  14. CIRCUMSTANCES WERE DIFFERENT.

    “You are the plaintiff in this case, I [?]?" said the coun[?]d for the defun[?] " I am." “ And you are suing Mr, Train for ten feet ...

    Article : 201 words
  15. THE PASSWORD.

    A young soldier being put on sentry duty, was told the pass word was “ Tuesday" and he was to stoot anyone who Before he had been long at his post. ...

    Article : 58 words
  16. WHAT THE DUKE HEARD.

    The Duke of "York once indulged in a stricLly incognito ride on an omnihus, and was amused at the driver sharply apostrophising one of his horses with, ...

    Article : 77 words
  17. ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL.

    Teachers who require written excuses for tardiness from parents af pupils, sometimes receive very amusing notes. Here are a few specimens from a number received some time ...

    Article : 265 words
  18. NO WONDER.

    “ My dear,” Mr. Finnicky said to his wife, “ I don’t think those pills I have been taking have done me much good,” ‘‘Why, you haven’t been taking any ...

    Article : 99 words
  19. OF COURSE.

    Young Wife: I knew you would like the slippers, Harey, if for no other reason because I made them. Husband: You don’t mean this is all ...

    Article : 98 words
  20. EXCITING BALLOON ADYENTURE.

    A Dalrief's message from Paris states that the captive balloon, which has been one of the sights at the Exhibition, was the subject of an exciting adventure on Sunday. The ...

    Article : 227 words
  21. BADLY REPAIRED.

    A country doctor, accompanied by his groom, went to purchase a horse. The dealer, however, failed to persuade him to buy. ...

    Article : 91 words
  22. SHORTENING IT.

    Friend: Doesn't the lide back and forth to the country every day seem long? Mr. Suburb: Long? It’s too short. ...

    Article : 95 words
  23. MR. GILBERTS LITTLE JOKE.

    A well-known humorist is decidedly a plain-looking man, and is quite aware of the fact. Some years ago he found to his delight that at least one individual was capable of ...

    Article : 129 words
  24. DECEIVER.

    Mabel: I must say that for absolute untrustworthiness there's nothing like a man. Kate: Why, what makes you say that? ...

    Article : 78 words
  25. VERY MAD INDEED.

    Sir Morell Mackenzic at an " at home ” chanced to converse for some time with a lady unknown to him. It happened to be the celebrated authoress, who ...

    Article : 100 words
  26. MISTAKE ABOUT HIS CLOTHES.

    When Matthew Arnold (says the “ Labour Leader ”) returned from his first lecturing tour in America, he called on Mrs. Proctor. “ And what did they ...

    Article : 79 words
  27. NOT TO BE OUTDONE.

    “ Ma faither’s a Boger," said a little Scotch lassie. " An’ ma' faither, too," said her playmate. “ Ah, but ma faither’s a brave man. He’s been in war, an' he’s got a ...

    Article : 116 words
  28. THE CONJURER BEATEN.

    Conjurer: You See, ladies and gentlemen, the shilling has vanished. We shall soon find out where it is- That gentleman over there—just put your ...

    Article : 91 words
  29. HAD HER WORD FOR IT.

    "Now then, ladies and gentlemen," shouted the red-faced showman, “ walk up and see the most wonderful baby on earth! The charge of admission is only one penny! ...

    Article : 141 words
  30. THEY BIT.

    A naturalist, who is absent-minded to a degree, recently celebrated his silver wedding. When he shook hands with the first guest that arrived, his daughter ...

    Article : 129 words
  31. QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR FRIENDS.

    When does night draw near?—When tea is removed, for then night is nigh. Why ought a pig to be the cleverest of animals?—Because he has a hog's ...

    Article : 82 words
  32. ALL WERE “ ISTS."

    “ Do you play any instrument, Mr. Jimp?“ "Yes, I am a cornetist." “ And your sister?" ...

    Article : 47 words
  33. HE THOUGHT SO.

    A young gentleman was passing an examination in physics. He was asked: " What planets were known to the anciessts?" "Well, sir," he responded, "there were ...

    Article : 52 words
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