THE GATHERER


"A snapper-up of unconsidered trifles."
Shakspeare.

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OBSTINATE PUN.

_Aliquid is mater unite dextra ordinari læto he at._

A liquid is matter united extraordinarily to heat.

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A worthy Cambrian at the recent Eisteddfod, or Welsh Musical Festival,
after staying a short time at the concert, walked off, shaking his head,
exclaiming, "I like singing and drinking by turns--here it is all sing
and no drink--that will never do."

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PARISIAN MARRIAGE MART.