Volume 109 — RAILWAY TRAVELLING.

Sir,—Whenever I find a Pullman car I invariably travel in it. It is only a shilling or two over the ordinary fare, but oh the luxury! So, with the ancient Roman, who knew all about it, I exclaim:—

"Pullman qui meruit ferat."

The translation is evident, and I present the motto to the Company generally.

A Travelling Fellow.

Reculer pour mieux Sauter.—The thermometer (according to the Daily Chronicle) about ten days ago "went back a little in order to make a bigger spring." It succeeded in making a second summer.

A FIN DE SIECLEISM.

Sympathetic Lady. "I hope you had a good Holiday, Miss Smith."

Overworked Dressmaker. "Oh yes, my Lady. I took my Machine with me, you know!"

S. L. "What a pity; you should give up Needle and Thread when you're out for a——"

O. D. "Oh, I don't mean my Sewing Machine! I refer to my Bicycle!"