The Lecturer said he had now to thank his audience for their kind attention, and to inform them that the display of fireworks with set-pieces containing political sentiments appealing to their reason, would take place immediately. Shortly afterwards the company separated, greatly pleased with the rational entertainment they had been invited to enjoy. * * * * * [Illustration: =MILITARY EDUCATION.= _General._ "Mr. de Bridoon, what is the general use of Cavalry in modern warfare?" _Mr. de Bridoon._ "Well, I suppose to give Tone to what would otherwise be a mere Vulgar Brawl!"] * * * * * ADAPTED FROM THE FRENCH. (Being a Parisian Parliamentary Procedure as "She Might be Spoke in England.") SCENE--The House of Commons at question-time. Ministers in attendance, excited Members regarding them with derision. _First Member._ I claim the word, Mr. Speaker. I would ask Esquire Harcourt, does he propose to make his Budget popular? [_"Very well! very well!" from the Conservatives._ _Esquire Harcourt._ I tell the Hon. Gentleman that by such a question he insults the world! (_Cheers._) Nay, he insults England! [_Loud applause, in which all join._ _First Mem._ (_after a pause_). Still, you have not answered my question. Is your Budget to be popular? [_Murmurs._ _Esquire Har._ (_with spirit_). I consider such a question twice repeated an infamy! [_Enthusiastic cheering._ _Second Mem._ Then it is you who are infamous! [_Uproar._ _The Speaker._ Gentlemen, Ministers, do not force me to put on my hat--do not cause me to suspend the sitting. _First Mem._ Surely a civil question deserves a civil answer? _Esquire Harcourt._ Not in a nation that has bled on the field of battle. [_Roars of applause._ _First Mem._ (_after a pause_). And yet what I required to know was reasonable. I wished to know whether Esquire Harcourt proposed to name a popular Budget? _Esquire Harcourt._ He repeats the calumny! [_Uproar._ _First Mem._ (_after a pause_). But is there no reply? I would ask Sir Gladstone--is there no reply? _Sir Gladstone_ (_springing to his feet_). It is for the honour of England! (_Immense enthusiasm._) And now, Sir, you are answered! [Roars of applause. Scene closes in upon Ministers receiving the hand-shakes of supporters and opponents. * * * * * [Illustration: SPORT AS A MATTER OF COURSE-ING.] * * * * * [Illustration: LADIES IN THE HUNTING FIELD. It is The Opinion of Mr. Phunkie "that the Fair Sex is all very well at the Covert Side, and he has no objection to a little quiet Flirtation there; but if a Man is expected to go hanging round a Girl when Hounds are running, the thing is apt to become a dooce of a Nuisance!"] * * * * * TAKE CARE OF THE PENCE.