The terrible tale of that sudden disaster Is vivid in memory, fresh on our ear; We know how a tender-souled woman could master The anguish of horror, the tremor of fear. That short brave defence will long live in our story. That long dreadful march England will not forget; Though womanhood finds little comfort in glory, For hearts that are aching and eyes that are wet. Enough for to-day! When slow time has brought healing. The tale of those hours by your lips may be told. But proud admiration will scarce brook concealing, And _Punch_ to express it is courteously bold. He speaks for all England. For womanly valour We men have not shaped the right guerdon,--our loss! A brave woman's heart flushing red o'er fear's pallor, Deserves--what _Punch_ gives--the Victoria Cross! * * * * * "Their acquaintance," observed Counsel, in a recent Breach of Promise Case, "began in a 'bus." This may have been an error of expression, or a misprint, as "began _with_ a buss" would have been more likely. * * * * * ANOTHER JUBILEE!--The Jubilee of the COOK Tourist System will be celebrated July 22nd by a Banquet at the Métropole. The dinner ought to be A 1 with such a COOK. * * * * * SUMMERY MUMMERY. I do not know how long the Summer Season at TERRY's, now being carried on by Mr. GEORGE EDWARDES, is to last, but with a little dexterous management there is no reason why this excellent form of entertainment should not go on all the year round. At 8 there is _The Lancashire Sailor_, by BRANDON THOMAS, which I didn't see; but have heard a first-rate report of it from those who have, and who "know." It might occasionally change places with _A Commission_. However, this is but a suggestion, as both the pieces I saw the other night will bear a second visit. _A Commission_ is a short one-act piece, with a sufficiently good plot, and every part in it a character, except "_Parker_, the Maid"--and here let me enter a solemn protest against the further use of "PARKER" as the name of a lady's-maid in farce or comedy. PARKER is played out. Let her be united to "CHARLES, his Friend," and let both enjoy their well-earned retirement from the stage. Miss LILY HANBURY plays "_Mrs. Hemmersley_, a rich young widow," which cannot be described as "a poor part." With this LILY, who looks rich and is beautiful, the poor artist--a very poor artist--one _Marshall_ (without a Christian name in the bill, so why not _Snelgrove Marshall_?) well played by Dr. FORBES DAWSON, falls desperately in love. WEEDON GROSSMITH is very good as the servant--almost better as the servant than as the author of the piece, and that's saying a good deal.