Now this was cruel, deceitful condick on the part of the juggeler,--a side wind blow from the organ,--didn't show much of the milk of human kindness with the chalk; and as for the ass,--but no,--brotherly love is our weakness, and we throws a veil over the donkey. During the recess the exterior of the Theaytre will be re-decorated by Muster Phiz; and the first artists in pen, ink, black-lead, and box-wood, has been secured to see if any improvements _can_ be made in the interior. I have the honor to inform you that we shall commence our next campaign on January 1, 1842, with renewed henergy, all the old-established wooden heads, and several new hands. And now, Ladies and Gentlemen, on behalf of "PUNCH," the Puppets, the Properrieters, and the Orchestra (which is myself), I most respectfully touches my hat, and wishes you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. _Au rewoir_. [Illustration] * * * * *