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THE GATHERER

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A snapper up of unconsidered trifles. 
SHAKSPEARE.

It is said that the famous Burman General, Bundoola, who was killed at the siege of Donabew, began, before his death, to evince symptoms of Christianity.  When the Mugh (a native belonging to the Chittagong frontier) who reported this interesting fact, was pressed to explain what these symptoms were, he replied, with much simplicity, that Bundoola was of his “master’s caste,” having acquired a relish for the enjoyment of roast beef, pork, and brandy.

W.G.C.

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“DRY LODGINGS TO LET.”

In Ireland this notice is often given by the words “Good Dry Lodgings,” by which word dry, is not meant lodgings wet or damp, but without board.  A dry ball is used to imply, a ball without supper.

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SHAVING IN CHURCHYARDS.

Some centuries past it was usual in England for the barbers to shave the parishioners in the churchyard, on high festivals, (as Easter, Whitsuntide, &c.) before matins.  The observance of this custom was restrained in the year 1422, by a particular prohibition of Richard Flemmyng, Bishop of Lincoln.

H.B.A.

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The Marechal Grammont having for some time besieged a fortress, the garrison of which held out obstinately, a capitulation at length took place, upon the signing of which, the governor of the fortress said, “Marechal, I will be candid with you, if I had not been bereft of a bullet to defend myself, I should not have surrendered.”—­“That I may not appear wanting in candour,” replied the Marechal, “I must tell you that had I had any more powder, I would not have acceded to the terms of capitulation.”

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NOVEL HERALDRY.

A gentleman having sent a porter on a message, which he executed much to his satisfaction, had the curiosity to ask his name; being informed it was Russell, “Pray,” says the gentleman “is your coat of arms the same as the Duke of Bedford’s?” “As to our arms, your honour,” said the porter, “I believe they are pretty much alike; but there is a deal of difference between our coats.”

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LIMBIRD’S EDITION OF THE

Following Novels is already Published:

s.  d. 
Mackenzie’s Man of Feeling              0     6
Paul and Virginia                       0     6
The Castle of Otranto                   0     6
Almoran and Hamet                       0     6
Elizabeth, or the Exiles of Siberia     0     6
The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne      0     6
Rasselas                                0     8