A COUNTRY PARSON.


Sir,--What your paper needs is light relief. Could you not
give us a little humour now and then?

Yours faithfully,

A POPULAR WRITER.

P.S.--The last MS. you returned to me was very much crumpled.
Please be more careful in the future.


Sir,--I think it a pity you publish jokes. In this age, when
all things--even our dear Bishops--are considered fit subjects
for jest, we could do with one serious-minded paper. Trusting
you will think this over,

Yours faithfully,

HITCHY KIKUYU.


Sir,---You should see our American comic papers.

Yours faithfully,

WASHINGTON G. BUSTER.