CAT CONVENTION.

A CONGRESS was held in Great Catkin Town, And all the kitties of wealth and renown Met to consider the mission of cats As something more than the killing of rats. The lawyer declared, in a long-winded speech, That the very habits of cats should teach They were born for orators firm and true; You may hear them argue the whole night through. They turned the discussion this way and that, With an eloquent plea from every cat. Only one admitted that he could live For love alone, and his hours would give To graceful posing on hearth-rug and chair. Then the clown spoke up and said: “I despair— This weighty question I move to give up; My feelings warn me ’tis time to sup. And, so with apologies, friends, to you, I think I’ll prowl round for a mouse or two!” Be it said with sorrow, the president then Gave a wee wink and said, “My dear men, I much regret the way things have turned; This Cat Convention is hereby adjourned!”