s of a
very happy character, and Mr. Snapper has asked and received permission
to send it to the illustrated Press under the title, "Sunshine and
Shower"; and Aunt Caroline has not only been given a copy, _but has had
it framed_.

Now, when I am called upon to produce a laugh from Timothy, I no longer
make faces or "pop." I have discovered how to blow my nose like a
mouth-organ. It's trying work, but the effect is magical.

* * * * *

[Illustration: "Y' EVER HAD A BARF, BILLY?"

"YUS, I ONST FELL IN THE SERPENTINE."]

* * * * *

Redintegratio Amoris.

"The Public is hereby notified that myself and my Wife
Millicent ---- is together again. I got hasty and
advertised her with no just cause. FITZ ----."--_West
Indian Paper._

* * * * *

"This telegram had been preceded by others, which were,
unfortunately, contrary to instructions at the Post
Office, delivered at this office, which was closed, and,
therefore, not opened."--_Irish Paper._

That, of course, would be so.

* * * * *

"At a meeting of the Child Study Society on Thursday,
April 29th, at 6 p.m., Sir A. E. Shipley, G.B.E., D.Sc.,
F.R.S., will give a lecture, illustrated by lantern
slides, on biting insects and children."

_British Medical Journal._

And we had always thought him such a kind man!

* * * * *

[Illustration: _Gloomy Artist._ "YES, I GAVE HER ALL MY
LAST YEAR'S SKETCHES FOR HER JUMBLE-SALE IN THE
EAST-END. TOLD HER TO GET RID OF THEM FOR ANYTHING SHE
LIKED--HALF-A-CROWN OR A COUPLE OF BOB----" (_Pauses for
exclamations of horror at the sacrifice._)

_Friend._ "AND DID THEY SELL?"]

* * * * *

THE MINXIAD.

(_Being the scenario of a modern doggerel Epic._)

THE lady I choose for the theme of my lay
Is a portent "conspicuous even to-day,"
For, though she was freely condemned and abhorred,
She was never suppressed and she can't be ignored.

Her parents, most anxious to give a good time
To their children, if only they helped them to climb,
Unconsciously aiding the new Self-Expression
Left all from the start to their daughter's discretion.

No nurse was allowed to rebuke her or warn her,
No governess put her to stand in a corner;
At s