trying on foot an ascent from Lynmouth to Lynton, I came to the conclusion that this line of railway was of far greater importance than any other in existence. That the track was rather less than a thousand feet, instead of being rather more than a million miles, I considered merely a matter of detail. Should it be necessary some day to dispense with the coach-journey from Barnstaple to Lynton--a journey which, on account of the exercise in which the travellers are encouraged to indulge on foot, must be of the greatest possible benefit to their health--why then the railway could be extended from point to point. All that would be required would be proportionately computed additional capital. The formula would run as follows:--If 900 feet of railway from Lynmouth to Lynton costs so much, 18 miles of railway from Lynton to Barnstaple will cost so much more. The simplest thing in the world! And with this practical suggestion for the future I conclude my report, with the observation that the twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth deserve the greatest possible prosperity. Nature, represented by "Ragged Jack," the "Devil's Cheese Wring," and Watersmeet, is lovely beyond compare; and Art could have no better illustration than that furnished by the unsurpassed resources of the Valley of Rocks Hotel. * * * * * HUGHIE AND REGIE.--"On what sort of paper should a fellah who's awfully gone on a gal, don'tcher-know, write to his mash, eh?" "Why--on--_papier mashé_, of course." "Thanks awfully." (_Goes off to get some._) * * * * * "It's going to rain to-morrow," said Mrs. R., confidently--"I am sure of it, because I always read Professor BEN NEVIS'S remarks in the _Times_. What a clever man he is, and how useful!" * * * * * NOMENCLATURE.--Isn't it _the_ place _par excellence_ where umbrellas and waterproofs are in request? If not, why call it, Hayling Island? * * * * * "IN THE KNOW." (_By Mr. Punch's Prophet._)