That you should this month keep "in the house," by which, unlike the
Andover paupers, you will escape _dripping_.
That managers rely upon boxing night for making a hit; and that orders
are always to be procured for the dress-circle in any quantity on that
evening; "Christmas boxes" being seldom given, and as seldom taken in
the theatres.
That Christmas comes but once a year, which, looking to the bills that
generally accompany it, must be a great comfort to fathers of families.
That the Christmas log is now disused, but the wood of it is found in
large quantities in the wine used in negus at Christmas parties.
Hares will now stand on end with terror at the approach of the shooter,
and may be knocked on the head without expense of ammunition.
That if you go out to a party, and, to save cab-hire, walk in shiny
boots, you will probably bring your "light catarrh" with you, as you
will find out if asked to sing.
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JUDICIUM ASTROLOGICUM.
THE PRIZE PROPHECY FOR 1846.