Judge — January 16, 1892 — page 6: what you’re looking at

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and the prima donna objected. The render- ij and the song will be given during her next -age 32. farewell tour. It is by an American author, ing of * Home, Sweet Home” was delightful William Black is engaged upon a new book. It is said that he has chosen Scotland hath no charms for her ‘sures os Amer sists simon . OUR LONDON LETTER. Lonpon, January, 1892. THE London guilds are going to present h.r.h. with a gold waste- basket in’ the shape of a high hat, It will rest on the brim, and the gift is thought to be singularly appropriate, as the hat will have no crown. The maharajah of Dumdul has shipped a white elephant to her majesty. Shortly after the news was received a torpedo-boat hurriedly left Portsmouth. The safe arrival of the elephant in England is doubted. Lord Brooke is still silent—but “still waters run deep.” A drought is not looked for, as far as news goes. A new book by Stripling is on the press. It is a story of American frontier life, Mr. Stripling having spent a fortnight in Chicago studying the customs and manners of the residents. Mr. Gladstone spoke last night. He said “How are you?” t@ a prominent American. The press this morning speaks of his un-English manners and an attempt to conciliate the Irish. ‘The late Mrs. Shammer of New York, now Lady de Void, gave a re- ception last week to her husband’s creditors. A compromise was arrived at and her ladyship’s Wall-street brokers were notified. The surrogate, will have to be consulted. Rumors of an engagement in high life are astir. A prominent young woman is one of the parties and a young man is. mentioned, as well. English society laughs at the idea of two youthful persons. It is quite unusual. Stocks went up last week, came down and then went up again. A fall is ‘now expected. Real-estate owners are anxious to have the queen spend the winter at Bermuda instead of the Riviera. Such a course would boom the English steamship lines from New York and arouse needed patriotism in the coloni Patti sang last week for charity, requiring only sixty per cent. of the receipts. The concert was delayed an hour, as the check was not certified ing?" “WITHOUT FEAR AND WITHOUT REPROACH." HHe—" Gwacious, nol hay, So that is the gentleman who saved you from drowning last summer?” —wequires too much thought—aw Ctara—" Ves; and I think he is built in the real heroic mould." He hasn't even asked me to marry him !” —don't you know to keep score.”” /To single blessedness a clinger [Tse et pte wae As: eee oe Wee She dwells upon the awful truth Ola abe eee NEA o——> \ Another birthday rf will bring her. prea teers ay as the setting to the story, and will introduce OVERHEARD. Scarce a star gleaned in the sky ; But I saw the ghostly shadow Then I heard a gentle whisper— **Do you need doth hands to row?” COULDN'T HEAR HIMSELF. ¢6] DON'T believe Mawson knows what he is talking about half the time.” “Well, you know he’s slightly deaf.” BALKED. Rutiincton (zwho has deen scooped by the races, jilted by his best girl, and Loft out of his uncle's will, all in one day) —"* There is at least one soft resting- place for me—the river !” Orricer KERRIGAN —"' Oi wouldn't go in on thot side o' th’ dock, young feller. It’s jam full o' Haverstraw brick-scows.” A QUEER ORDER. ++ MARGARET!" said a five- year-old girl to one of four. “Vell?” “Don't put your feet on the lurigs of the chair.” SHE CAME FIRST. GHE claims the first of every joy, Yet you should not demur; For as you are in love, my boy, You must be after her. A COMMON RARITY. She—"Does he believe in red tape?” He—"Oh, yes; he wouldn't search the scriptures without a warrant.” AN EXERTION. She—" Did you ever try bowl- comicbooks.com