"London, 30th Jan.--The Fool Controller states that...."--_Indian
Paper_.

We had not heard of the appointment of this Minister. But it has been made
none too soon.

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From a recent University examination paper:--

"Three persons have four coats, five vests and six hats between them.
In how many different ways can they dress themselves with them?"

A problem for the coming Clothes Controller.

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[Illustration: "FASTER? NO, I AIN'T GOIN' NO FASTER, YOUNG 'IGH VELOCITY. I
AIN'T GOT BUT TWO SPEEDS, SLOW AND STOP."]

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THE FOOD OF LOVE.

A LYRIC OF MEATLESS DAYS.

Eat to me only with thine eyes
And I will munch with mine;
Or let my lips but brush thy locks
And I shall seem to dine;