Finally, recreation of every kind shall be discontinued, so that in future the unpopularity of the County Council on land shall find its reflection in the universal detestation in which the Thames Conservancy shall be held by those living on the river. * * * * * [Illustration: TRIALS OF A NOVICE _Extract from Diary._--"WEDNESDAY. Went for a spin or trip, or whatever it's called, on Bowlines' new racing yacht. Felt very nervous when we turned the corners; nearly fell overboard while I was trying to balance the thing; thought we should have been drowned. B. said it was a wonder we weren't--thanks to _me_! Had a few words with B. _Mem._--Never again!" [_N.B.--B. says the same._ ] * * * * * [Illustration] BRADBURY, AGNEW, & CO. LD., PRINTERS, LONDON AND TONBRIDGE. End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of Mr Punch Afloat, edited by J. A. Hammerton