Still, after all, local colour is no great matter so long as you get some recognisable aspect, though farcically presented, of human nature; but the trouble with this play is that while our sense of the probabilities is never too much outraged so long as the chief character is just a piece of inhuman machinery, the author lapses into the incredible the moment he tries to introduce a little humanity into his scheme. However, I have perhaps taken things too seriously, instead of being properly grateful for some very good entertainment. O. S. * * * * * FASHIONS FOR MEN. "Miss ---- takes Orders for Knitted Skirts, Jerseys, and Hats to match. Also, Gent.'s Cardigan Coats and Hand-Painted Blouses." _Scots Paper._ * * * * * "The Rev. W. E. ---- based the subject of his discourse on 'The Foolish Virgins.' A large number were present." _South African Paper._ We trust they were edified. * * * * * "The discovery of Saturn's rings was made by Galileo in 1610 through his little refractory telescope."--_Welsh Paper._ The difficulty with this kind of instrument is to make it shut up. * * * * * [Illustration: EXCITING EXPERIENCE OF A NEW M.F.H. WHO HAS BEEN ADVISED BY A FRIEND THAT HE SHOULD ALWAYS, WHEN GOING INTO KENNELS, FILL HIS POCKETS WITH BISCUITS.] * * * * * OUR BOOKING-OFFICE. (_By Mr. Punch's Staff of Learned Clerks._)