gratified than their friend, Mr. Punch._

* * * * *

JOSEPH'S JOUST.

[Mr. CHAMBERLAIN, from the study of a certain "Liberal
Leaflet" triumphantly draws the large conclusion that the
Gladstonians have "dropped Home Rule."]

To "ride the high horse," my brave Brummagem boy,
Is doubtless, to you, a delight and a joy;
But little avails that equestrian quest,
If the fruit of your ride is the merest "mare's nest."

* * * * *

APPROPRIATE FOR THE SULTRY SUMMER WEATHER.--The revival of _Drink_, at
Drury Lane. It ought to be "iced drink."

* * * * *

"PALMAM QUI MERUIT, FERAT!"

[Illustration: "It takes time to get ever such journeys and such
experiences."--_Mrs. Grimwood on her Manipur adventures._]

Mr. PUNCH, _loquitur_:--

True, Madam, and tasteless would be the intrusion