The Story of Bessie Costrell, by Mrs. Humphry Ward. The story, if not precisely pleasant, is decidedly powerful. Once taken up, there is uncontrollable disposition to read on to the end, a yearning the size of the volume makes it possible conveniently to satisfy. The new series starts with a promise announcements of succeeding contributions seem likely to fulfil.

The Baron de Book-Worms.

New Carillon at the Royal Exchange.

The tunes are admirably selected. First air every morning, "I know a Bank," to be known as "The Morning Air."

For Panic Days.—"Oh dear, what can the matter be!"

Bad Business Days.—"Nae luck about 'the House.'"

Good Business.—"Here we go up, up, up!"

South African Market Chorus.—"Mine for Evermore!"

This scheme of arrangement is to be generally known as "The Bells' Stratagem."

"ARE YOU READY?"

(S-l-sb-ry and R-s-b-ry starting the Bicyclist Competitors B-lf-r and H-rc-rt.)]

SCRAPS FROM CHAPS.

A Real Uncrowned King.—At a meeting of the Town Commissioners of Kinsale, a report of the proceedings discloses a conversation of a truly remarkable kind—

"The Chairman thought that if they paid Mr. Punch his quarter's salary up to the 1st February they would be dealing very fairly with him, especially as they had appointed his son as his successor.... Messrs. Kiely and P. S. O'Connor contended that as Mr. Punch was never dismissed by them, and the non-performance of his duties was through no fault of his own, he was entitled to some remuneration."