“I’m inclined,” said WM. WOODALL, “as a rule, to take kindly views of my fellow men, to put the best construction upon their actions; but, upon my word, I’m not satisfied in my own mind that we advocates of Woman’s Rights have not been made the victims of deep and dastardly design.”

“Order!  Order!” said COURTNEY; “no more am I.”

Business done.—­Woman’s Rights men dished.

Friday.—­Brer FOX looked in to-night, and, finding Brer RABBIT absent, undertook charge of Irish affairs.  Desirous of introducing novelty into situation, began by patronising Prince ARTHUR.  “So conciliatory, you know; so anxious to meet the views of Irish Members; really, they ought to meet him half-way, and refrain from annoying him by unnecessary Amendments.”

Brer FOX’S voice faltered as he spoke, and, bringing round his tail, he gently brushed away a falling tear.  Unfortunately for him, TIM HEALY present.  TIM jumped up, and fell upon his ancient chief, flouting his counsel, and repudiating his right to leadership.  Effect upon Brer FOX something like that which followed on the flight of the piece of old red sandstone which struck in the abdomen a gentleman, who chanced to be standing round.  The subsequent proceedings interested him no more.  He walked out, and was not seen again.  “Exceedingly rude man,” he said; “never come near TIM HEALY but I feel an infinite yearning for a fire-escape.” Business done.—­Land Bill again.

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“MORE FREE THAN WELCOME.”—­MR. GOSCHEN’S Education Scheme, to the Tories.

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A REGIMENT OF “THE LINE.”—­The Royal Academicians.

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[Illustration:  GRANDOLPH THE PRODIGAL.

(A Parliamentary Drama too good for words, after “L’Enfant Prodigue” at the Prince of Wales’s Theatre.)]

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THE PICK OF THE PICTURES. (AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY.)

[Illustration:  No. 199.  Doctor Dubitans.  “I’m afraid I’ve given him the wrong stuff.”  Luke Fildes, R.A.]

[Illustration:  No. 742.  “He’s got ’em on!” or, Nanny, wilt thou gang with me in that new suit and those tight boots?  By Phil.  R. Morris, A.]

[Illustration:  Grand Combination Picture, “Liddell and Scott!” [Liddell (289) by H. Herkomer, R.A., and Scott (281) by G(ee) W(oa) Joy!  “Joy and Woe!” Comedy and Tragedy.]]

[Illustration:  No. 226.  The Penance of Zaeo in the presence of some Members of the County Council.  P.H.  Calderon, R.A.]

No. 5. “Long Ago.”  LONG (EDWIN, R.A.) and more or less of “a go.”  Instead of “Long Ago” which is egotistical, why not Long Egit or Long Fecit?

Nos. 21, 22, 23. “The Lyons Mail” (and Female).  BRITON RIVIERE, R.A. [N.B.—­“R.A.,” i.e., “Royal Academician” and “Royal Animal-painter.”]