"OFF TO MASHERLAND.".--Nothing from "GRANDOLPH the Explorer" this
week. He's gone to the Diggings.

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RIDING THE PIG.

[Mr. HEALY said he did not deny that after five years of
liberal education the present Chief Secretary had greatly
improved.... In reply to Mr. BALFOUR's inquiry, whether he
could count upon Mr. HEALY's support in a Local Government
Bill for Ireland, Mr. HEALY replied, "Certainly!"]

[Illustration]

Ah! Spur, whip, and bridle are all very well,
For a rider's equipment includes some "Coercion,"
But Jehu may need an additional spell,
Whether riding a race or for simple diversion.
There are reasons for giving a racer his head,
And some flocks are driven and others are led.

Improved? Whillaloo! Fancy HEALY the hot
Politely approving of "BALFOUR the Brutal"!
How pleasant to picture the Pig at full trot,
Without that "hard riding" some fancy must suit all!
Too good to be true? That time only can show.
'Tis something that Piggy should _promise_ to "go."