the exhibition was as interesting as imposing. It is rumoured that
the display of wigs and gowns (worn in Court) and lawn-tennis blazers
(used in the Temple Gardens) was absolutely magnificent. It is further
reported that the large collection of go-to-meeting hats, frock-coats,
and patent-leather boots extorted universal admiration from all
beholders. To his sorrow, a prior engagement prevented Mr. A.
BRIEFLESS Junior, (who is an Hon. Member of the Corps), from putting
in an appearance.

* * * * *

[Illustration: THE PROPOSED NATIONAL GALLERY OF BRITISH ART IN DANGER.

_Mr. Henry Tate_. "NO, THANK YOU, MR. RED TAPE, I DON'T WANT MY GIFTS
TO THE NATION TO BE TIED UP BY _YOU_, THEN PACKED AWAY, AND NEVER SEEN
AGAIN!"]

* * * * *

WHAT IT WILL COME TO;

OR, THE COURT, THE CHASE, AND THE CURSE.

"Mr. MONTAGU WILLIAMS used some strong language yesterday in
reference to the small room in which he was called upon to
administer Justice while the Worship Street Police Court is
being renovated."--_Evening Paper_.

SCENE--_A small apartment in a Metropolitan Police Court_.
Presiding Magistrate _and_ Clerk _discovered_.