Judge — December 9, 1893 — page 36: what you’re looking at

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SHE GOES WITHOUT. 66] DON'T think I'l bother about getting my wife a Christmas present this year,” said Snodgrass. “Why not ?” asked Snively. “I haven't seen anything 1 thought I needed.” GOOD FOR EVIL, HESAVES his pennies, even though they're few, To give his teacher something every year; Although the only Christmas-box, it's true, She ever gave him was upon the * ear. NOTHING WAS TAKEN. Hojack (the day after Christ- mas)—“ Was Santa Claus at your house last night Tomdik— hink not. Didn't miss anything. Heroic effort, IN SHERWOOD FOREST. LE—"'Ah, me good Robin, I sce that thou hast kept thy tryst in the hollow of the Druid's oak, But why thy uncanny agitation ?” Rosin Hoop (spasmodically)—“*Ants’ nest !" CONFINED ENERGY, AN EXPERT OPINION. Skitts—" What sort of a pres- ent could 1 make toa young lady which would be appreciated ?” Hunker—" Anything at all that has no earthly use, Skitts.” THE BIRD IN THE HAND. 'O SAY old things are best is pleasant, Although it makes one stand aghast ; For well he knows the Christmas present Is better than the Christmas past. SOMETHING NEW. Cobwig ger —“ Pendexter's istmas story was rather orig- Merritt "Very. The first sentence didn’t open by saying it was Christmas eve.” “NEXT! !" comicbooks.com