"_House full! Money turned away nightly_;" _i.e._, Crammed with paper, two persons who wanted to pay for pit were refused admission by way of advertising. "_The new Play will probably be produced during the Summer at a West End Theatre_;" _i.e._, "The author has had his comedy returned by every Manager in London, with the remark, that 'although excellent, it is scarcely suited to his present company.'" PLATFORMULARS. "_It would ill become me, after the able and eloquent speech of your Chairman_;" _i.e._, "What on earth is the name of that retired cheesemonger who talked rubbish, and mispronounced my name?" "_When I look at this splendid meeting_;" _i.e._, "I wonder why those back benches are empty. Some bungling on the part of the Secretary, as usual." "_I shall have to return to this subject later on_;" _i.e._, "Can't remember anything more at present." "_If we all work shoulder to shoulder_;" _i.e._, "Must say 'shoulder to shoulder,' or 'shoulders to the wheel,' or, 'leave no stone unturned,' in every speech." WORKMEN'S. "_Well, I don't care if I do!_" _i.e._, "Haven't had a drink for half an hour--waiting for you to stand treat this ten minutes past." "_Ah! he's a Gentleman, he is, every hinch of him!_" _i.e._, He has "parted" freely, or "tipped" liberally. "_He's about as stingy as they make 'em_;" _i.e._, He has declined to be abominally overcharged. "_Could you tell me wot's about the right time, Guv'nor?_" _i.e._, "Isn't it about time to send me up some more beer?" ADVERTISING. "_A Lady is desirous of recommending_;" _i.e._, "Getting rid of." "_The Property of a Gentleman going abroad_;" _i.e._, "Mr. BROOKS (of Sheffield)." "_Owner's sole Reason for parting with him is_"--_i.e._, "The one he omits to mention." (_To be continued._) * * * * * [Illustration: THE HOUSE OF COMMONS ALL SIXES AND SEVENS.] * * * * * "O RARE 'BEN'!"