"VOCES STELLARUM." A great crowd of theatrical astronomers and star-gazers assembled at the Lyceum Observatory last Saturday night for the purpose of watching the movements of the brilliant Lyceum group. HENRY IRVING of the first magnitude, ELLEN TERRY one of the brightest of the astral bodies, and the Mars-like TERRIS, with the other lesser brilliancies, all of whom we shall be unable to reckon as among the "Fixed Stars" until next Spring, when they shall have returned from their American tour. Enthusiastic reception from all parts of the House of IRVING-BECKET'S parting address, which he delivered, standing before the Curtain, in his monk's habit (one of the old "Orders," "not admitted after seven"), and wearing the _pallium_, which is the special and peculiar "property" of the Lyceum See. _Mr. Punch_ wishes them "_Bon voyage_," and many happy "returns" after every performance, ending with the happiest return of all, their reappearance at the Lyceum. * * * * * CONS. FOR THE CHAIR. _On very Old Models._ _Q._ Why should a MELLOR put on a "considering cap"?--_A._ To keep his head cool. _Q._ When is a "Chair" not a "Chair"?--_A._ When it is "sat upon." _Q._ When does the Closure a Premier surprise?--_A._ When he finds the "Noes" above the "Ayes." _Q._ Where was PEEL when he put the SEXTON out?--_A._ In a passion. _Q._ Why does an angry Party "cross" the House?--_A._ To get on the other side. * * * * * An Unpleasant Paradox. That "great conflagration" at "Simmery Axe" Brings woe to the burthened with Rate and Tax, For it tells him that Rating must still go higher-- He must "raise the Wind" to keep down the Fire! * * * * * GOOD LEGAL SECURITIES.--De-Benchers of Lincoln's Inn. * * * * * Transcriber's Note: Sundry missing or damaged punctuation has been repaired. Page 41: 'everthing' corrected to 'everything' ... "You may be sure the Chief has his own reasons for everything." * * * * *