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ECHOES FROM THE LABOUR COMMISSION.

First Voice. I hear that you wish to give your evidence before this Commission?

Second Voice. Certainly, that is my desire.  I am here to speak in the name of my fellow-labourers, and——­

First V. Yes, thank you, that will do.  You are in favour of Trade Unions?

Second V. I am.  I feel that when rich and poor meet in mighty conflict, there is only—­

First V. Yes, thank you, that will do.  And you believe that strikes are beneficial?

Second V. I do consider them beneficial, most beneficial.  I feel that labour must have its rights, and that the white dove of liberty has only to—­

First V. Yes, thank you, that will do.  And you are in favour of arbitration?

Second V. No, I am not.  For when DIVES meets the beggars, then the cry of labour rises on the stilly night, and—­

First V. Yes, thank you, that will do.  And may I ask to what trade you belong?

Second V. I belong to none.  Every thinking and right-minded man should care for his fellows as himself.  Like an eagle on a snow-capped mountain, he should—­

First V. Yes, thank you, that will do.  Then may we ask, if you belong to no trade, what is your occupation?

Second V. My occupation is to talk to—­

First V. Yes, thank you, that will do!

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[Illustration:  Paddy Rewski, the Pianist, makes his bow, and escapes to America from an enthusiastic audience, who might have torn him into musical pieces at St. James’s Hall.]

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NOTICE TO PROBABLE IRISH OBJECTORS ON BOTH SIDES.—­The Novel that Mr. Punch so recently praised, entitled Tim, is neither Irish nor political.  Both sides can buy and enjoy it.  A Parnellite author is thinking of adapting DICKENS, and bringing out a new version of an old_ Christmas book, to be entitled Tiny Tim.

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OLD TIMES REVIVED.—­The New Lord Mayor.  Gracious EVANS!!  “And,” asks a middle-aged Correspondent, “during this Mayoralty will the Munching House be known as EVANS’S?”

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