And as we pass the street-boys cry, "Look at them cripples!" I but sigh, "You're right, my friends. But would you fly A lot like ours; uh, do not try That Foot-ball!" * * * * * OUR ADVERTISERS. SEASONABLE AND OTHER. SCARIFICO is a non-emollient, detergent, case-hardening, and scouring soap polish. * * * * * SCARIFICO will instantly give the finest complexion the consistency of hardened wash-leather. * * * * * SCARIFICO, used recklessly and freely, will rapidly flay the reigning beauty. * * * * * SCARIFICO, if applied as a head-wash, entirely removes all the hair. * * * * * SCARIFICO should be tried on the young infant with caution. * * * * * SCARIFICO, though regarded as an adjunct to the toilette-table, will be found more useful in removing the rust from old fire-irons. * * * * * SCARIFICO, if used inadvertently in the ordinary course as toilette soap, will frequently remove the entire skin of the face on one application. * * * * * SCARIFICO will be found useful in the weekly bath of the rhinoceros. * * * * * SCARIFICO.--Dr. BLINKORN, M.R.S.V.P., writes:--"I have analysed a sample of 'Scarifico' sent me, and I find it a hap-hazard compound, in which suspended fats, brick-dust, fuller's earth, road-sweepings, and the bi-phosphates of soda are indiscriminately mixed. I cannot say whether it would be found a 'comfortable and cleansing preparation for the infant's skin,' as claimed by the proprietors, but should be more inclined to recommend it as an 'efficient mud-remover from cart-wheels and cleaning of ships' foul bottoms,' to its capabilities for which purposes they also direct the attention of their customers." * * * * * <big><big>£16,000</big></big> URGENTLY wanted for a few hours in a friendly spirit. As every confidence will be placed in the lender, no inquiries will be made or expected. Moreover, this being a purely unprofessional, but strictly business transaction, as between gentleman and gentleman, no amount of interest will be objected to, and no agents will be treated with. N.B.--If lender is unable at a moment's notice to raise so large a sum, a few shillings in advance per postal order, if merely as a guarantee of good faith, can be forwarded on account, and will be acknowledged with thanks. * * * * * THE POETRY OF WINTER.--Rime. And it might be werse. * * * * * [Illustration: SHADOWS OF THE SESSION; OR, THE LONG (FACED) PARLIAMENT.] * * * * * ESSENCE OF PARLIAMENT. EXTRACTED FROM THE DIARY OF TOBY, M.P.