" It occurs to me that no one has ever mentioned the
fact that the Romans knew the game, for does not VIRGIL sing, "_Tee
veniente die--Tee decedente canebat?_" I have not the book, and
therefore can't give you the reference--but I know I am right, as I am
A WELSH GOLFER.
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[Illustration: "PUTTING ON THE HUG!"
M. LE PRESIDENT (_breathlessly_). "J'EM--BRASSE--LA RUSSIE!!"
("An interesting incident occurred during the official
reception held by M. CARNOT at the Mairie. A child dressed in
the Russian national costume presented the President with
a bouquet, at the same time reciting a brief complimentary
speech. M. CARNOT smilingly embraced the child, saying, 'I
embrace Russia.'"--_Quoted from Daily Papers_.)]
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WHY YOUNG MEN DON'T MARRY.
DEAR MR. PUNCH,--The reason is obvious. It is entirely owing to your
advice to those about to marry--Don't! I myself have been on the brink
of proposing to several thousand delightful girls, a large per centage
of which, I am convinced, would have gladly accepted me. I have in
every case been restrained by the recollection of your advice.--Your
obedient and obliged Servant,
HUGH ADOLPHUS LATCH-KEY.
_Sept_. 5, 1892.
DEAR MR. PUNCH,--The reason (which I confide to your ear, and yours
alone) is obvious--the girls don't, and apparently _won't_ propose.
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