being so interested in theatrical matters; but, at the same time,
wouldn't the lecture on "Damascening," or "How to Dam-a-scene," have
been more suitably given at the Playwreckers' Club, with Mr. JERUMKY
JERUM in the Chair?

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SONG OF THE BELLS OF RICHMOND.--"Turn again, WHITTAKER, First Mayor of
Richmond."

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[Illustration: A NEW SECT.

"AND IS THE NEW CURATE _MARRIED_, MRS. JENKINS?"

"OH NO, MA'AM. HE'S WHAT THEY CALL A _CHALYBEATE_!"]

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ESSENCE OF PARLIAMENT.

EXTRACTED FROM THE DIARY OF TOBY, M.P.

_House of Commons, Monday Night, March 9_.--Naval Estimates on again.
Approach delayed by action of CAMERON; House been Counted Out on
Friday; necessary for Government to set up Supply again; formal Motion
made by JACKSON; CAMERON objects; deeply distressed to think that
Government should have fallen so low as to permit Count Out. "It's
really shocking," he said, "Here we are brought from our peaceful