From this
exhibition of collective wisdom turn to p. 203, and observe the single
figure of a cabman, drawn by an artist who certainly has a Keene
appreciation of the style of _Mr. Punch's_ inimitable "C.K."
* * * * *
[Illustration: "BURYING THE HATCHET".
(_Vide Report of the L.C. & D. Chairman's Speech, "Times," August
6._)]
* * * * *
A LESSON FROM THE R.N.E.
(_FOR THE USE OF SAILORS PROPOSING TO JOIN THE ROYAL NAVY._)
[Illustration: Boxing the Compass.]
_Question_. I think you have been to the Royal Naval Exhibition at
Chelsea.
_Answer_. I have. I was induced to make the journey by an advertising
placard posted on two official boards outside the Admiralty.
_Q._ What was your first impression on reaching the grounds usually
open to the public, but now reserved for commercial purposes?
_A._ That the Public were extremely benevolent to permit so long an
infringement of their right of way and other privileges.
_Q._ After you had entered the Exhibition, what was your initial
impression?
_A._ That a great number of the exhibits were not very appropriate
advertisements.
_Q._ Did you see Seamen of the Royal Navy making an exhibition of
themselves in the Arena?
_A._ I did; and could not help contrasting with the feebly-histrionic
display the recent order in Paris forbidding the French soldiers to
take part in theatrical representations.
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