The Judges' sacred Bench itself
From scampering feet is not exempt;
With calmness they commit, of Court,
Frightful "contempt."

Through _Byles on Bills_ they eat their way;
Law "Digests" they at will digest;
Not even _Coke on Littleton_
Sticks on _their_ chests!

Wanted--the stodgiest Law-book out!
The Judges soon _must_ note these facts,
And try a copy of the Ju-
-dicature Acts!

* * * * *

WHY THE FRENCH WON THE BOAT-RACE.

(_ANSWERS SUPPLIED BY AN UNPREJUDICED BRITON._)

[Illustration]

Because the English Eight had had no practice on the Seine.

Because the Londoners had had a fearful passage crossing the Channel.

Because they smashed their boat, and had to have it repaired.