Volume 156 — ROYAL ACADEMY—FIRST DEPRESSIONS.

Ulysses (disillusioned). "FULL SPEED AHEAD!"

Sir William Bull (to Mr. Hacker). "I WARN YOU THAT IF THIS ASH FALLS IT MAY THROW ME OFF MY BALANCE."

"PULVIS ET UMBRA." Excited Spectator. "TWO TO ONE ON UMBRA."

Disgusted Artist. "WHAT'S THE GOOD OF MY TRYING TO PAINT HER WHEN SHE KEEPS ON FALLING ASLEEP?"

"OH, DO HURRY UP AND FINISH! I'M GROWING OUT OF MY CLOTHES."

The Right Hon. Mr. Justice Darling. "NO, THIS IS NOT A JOKE!"

The Donkey. "LET THEM FACE THE CAMERA IF THEY LIKE. FOR MY PART, I'M AT MY BEST IN PROFILE."

Cynical Taxi-driver. "HERE!—HI!—ME LORD! YOU'VE MADE A MISTAKE—YOU'VE GIVE ME TUPPENCE TOO MUCH!"