Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-15
AS USUAL.

The "Maiden's Prayer" usually has some-
 thing to do with him.-Boston Gazette.
 A new wrap for ladies is called the Grover
 It is only worn when they go out.-Washing-
 ton Post.
 First tramp-''I say, have you taken a
 bath?' Second tramp (anxiously)-"No! Is
 there one missinga"-Boston Herald. The man who only has one arm, and that
 left one, knows how essential it Is that he should get on the right side of his best girl. -Pittsburg Chronicle. Tom (fondly)-s'In the spring the young mans fancy lightly turns-" Ethel-"Oh, Tom, if you will quote, do let it be some thing original. ."-Harper's Bazar. Bets are freely offered in New York that every bank in Wall street will be closed four months from the date of Harrlson's inaugura- tion.-Boston Commercial Bulletin. Mamma-Well, did you tell God how l naughty you have been2 Lily-No, was ashamed. l thought it had better not get out of the family-Ltfe. "Pappa, it's going to snow before long, | ain't iti' asked little hopeful, and when his l father replied by asking what made him | think so, said: "Why, see the Christmas | things in the store indows."-Albany Jour | nal.
 Epicurean host-By the way, how do you like this eheese9
 Guest-Why, it's not half bad. Epicurian host-Don't you think so: Then | I'll have 1t put away until after Christmas | Life.
 Young man, entering store-"I see, sir, you have 8 card in your window-'Help Wanted ," Proprietor (not liking looks~of applioant)-'fAh, a mistakei I keep that | card for use in case of burglars. ."-Burling- ! ton Free Press.
 A little daughter of family on Alfred l street was teasing her mother, who at last said hastily:
 "Do be patient, child! Be patient" "I don't want to-" retorted the little girl;
 ftthst's what they put in the ambulance. ."- Detroit Free Press. Com Muter Gin an awe-stricken tone)- ssWho is that distinguished looking man over there, surrounded by the crowd, Is he the
 president of the roadf' Dr. Ummer-"Guess not but from his naughty and freezing air l i fancy he must be the presidents second as-
 sistant secretary. Pluck. "And now, children" remarked the Sum- day school superintendent, "whst happened | to those wicked people who reviled Noah and | refused to heed his Warningi Where did they | find themselves when the flood camel"
 ''In de soup!" exclaimed @ class of news l boys in the back seat with one voice.-Chi- l csgo Tribune.
 "Sarah Jane!" said Uncle Abner, sternly.
 as he looked over the book his daughter had left on the table, "I never s'posed that a child O mine would read such wretchtd pc l litical rot as this:
 l Blaine the fair, Blaine the lovable, l Blaine, the lily-maid--'" 1 "Why, papa, dear," exclaimed the startled
 girl; "Just get your spectooles. That's Ten | nyson's 'Elainer r"-Puck.
 ''Mandy!" almost shrieked the elderly aunt
 as she entered the parlor unexpectedly and
 found the young lady clasped in the arms of
 8 young man who was kissing her with every l indication that he had had considerable prac-
 tice, "whst on earth does this meant" Moth l ing but an election bet, auntie," replied 1 Amanda with a look of heroic. martyr-like resignation on her lovely face. 'tI lost. Gc 1 on MT. McPelican. How many was thatf'- l fhioaro Trihf1na