An election petition was being tried and a witness was called to prnvo bribery. 'Ono of tho gontlcmen Bays to me, says he,' Hodge, you must vote for tho Torioa." ' And what did you answer to that f ' Well, says I, 'how much?' ' And what did the agent say ?' 'He didn't say nothin'. Then t'other gentleman cornea up to me and says, ' You must vote for the Liberal party, Hodge." 'And what did you answer?' 'I said 'How much?' 'What then?' ' He arst me what t'other (rent offered and I told him five shillinaa.' 'And what did the Liberal agent do?' 'Heqiveame ten.' Counsel pita down triumphant, and up starts tho other sido. 'Did you vote for tho Liberals?' 'No.' 'Did you vote for the Tories?' ' No ; I ain't |{<jt no vote.'

Germany and Switzerland produce uvur 2,000,000 idasa ayes annually, and a Parts manufacturer, with a reptttaitun for a be' ter class of article, some 800,0(10. They are made in the shape of a Imilmv sphere, and the greatest, skill is neces sary to funn the tiujiii frnin ilie roloured glass. Iron foundries claim the iargest percentage of glass eyes, for the work men often have their eyes put out, by sparks. Women seldom have glass eyes.
TOLD BY MR. J. BARRIE.
