[_À propos_ of cropping dogs' ears, a letter from Sir F. KNOLLYS
appeared last week in the _Stock-Keeper_, informing an inquirer
that H.R.H. had never allowed any dog of his to be "mutilated,"
and was pleased to hear that "owners of dogs had agreed to abandon
so objectionable a practice."]
We humbly thank the Prince of WALES,
Henceforth we'll keep our ears and tails
Intact, and shall not dread the shears
Which used to crop our tails and ears.
As novelists in magazines,
And writers of dramatic scenes,
By editorial scissors caught
Object to have their tales cut short,
So we, gay dogs: for gay we'll be,
Henceforth the best of company!
Convivial we around a joint,
And not a tail without a point.
Not cropped like convicts from the gaols!
"Ear! Ear!" and "Bless the Prince of WALES!"
[Illustration]
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MUSICAL NOTE.--The title of a song, "_Come where the Booze is
Cheaper_," has become widely known owing to a recent trial. We believe
we are correct in saying that this song about "the Booze" is _not_
published by the well-known firm of "BOOSEY & CO."
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