There have been great doings at Cirencester. At a _fête_ (and gala) in Earl BATHURST'S park, the chief attraction was the announcement of a captive balloon, which was expected to make trips during the afternoon. Unfortunately, however, the gas-main in the Tetbury Road, where the balloon was filled, was not so large as was desirable, and the result was that the balloon was not filled till after five o'clock. It was then taken to the scene of the _fête_ at Pope's Seat, where every effort was made to make up for lost time. The Hon. B. BATHURST, M.P., the newly elected member for the division, made a short speech from the balloon, being received with loud cheers. The "right away" ascent was afterwards abandoned. The evening, which proved fine, closed with an excellent display of fireworks by Professor WELLS. If a captive balloon should refuse to inflate, And should linger too long flopping loose on the grass, Just insert an M.P. in the car to orate, And you'll promptly secure an abundance of gas. * * * * * TO TRICKASTA. A note of pain was sounded when you said That we had better never meet again. My nerves were shattered and my heart was lead-- A note of pain. Far other had it been when down the lane You graciously inclined your pretty head To listen to me. Yes, I was insane Enough to hope that one day we might wed, Until your double-dyed deceit grew plain. I like to think my letter was, when read, A note of pain. * * * * * "SITTING ROOM ONLY."--The election of Sir L. LYELL for Orkney and Shetland on Saturday last brought the General Election to a conclusion. By this final result the House became quite full, if not quite FULLERTON. End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, August 17, 1895, by Various