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NOTES OF THE MONTH. 



THE SCHOOLMASTER AGAIN ! We are almost tired of the peda- 

 gogue and his birch, and were it not for the infinite advantage he 

 has been, and indeed continually is, to society at large, we should 

 " vote him a bore " But we witness daily and hourly the effects of 

 his presence we can trace every stroke of his rod in the improve- 

 ment of our race. What was before barren is now a goodly garden, 

 abounding in flowers, sweet-scented shrubs, and images of classic 

 import. Who can regret two-pennyworth of birch, when we see 

 see such corruscations elicited ? The following is part of a circular 

 forced upon our admiration by an insinuating disciple of the scissors 

 in the Burlington Arcade : 



"Animated with feelings of heartfelt gratitude for the pre-eminent pa- 

 tronage a generous Public has afforded them, beg to reiterate to the 



Fashionable World their former pledges of having their luxuriant fancies 

 ever and anon ardently employed in sources of new discovery for the em- 

 bellishment of their votaries. Hebe herself beautifies not a more youthful, 

 or Venus a more heavenly love-like appearance than do the British fair, 

 when decorated by magical taste. The Horatii and Curiatii of old were 

 the most comely youth of their age, but skill imparts to Britain's sons 

 that noble distinction, that certain "jenny say quor," which Greek or Ro- 

 man 7 never possessed. We feel diffident in thus eulogizing ourselves, but 

 as there are arrogant and empyrical pretenders in the immediate neigh- 

 bourhood, it is an imperative duty to caution. It is distressing to witness 

 tht havoc these voracious and superfical quacks make on a head of hair; for 

 with heads as empty as their wooden blocks, they cut, and cut, and that 

 is all." 



Possibly the fastidious critic may object to the climax of " they 

 cut and cut, and that is all," as somewhat weak after the brilliant 

 imagery that precedes it. But it can hardly be said to detract from the 

 beauty of the passage, which, as a specimen of style, may be corisit 

 dered unique. It reminds us of Moore, in his best days. In wha 

 must we place a profession thus immortalized by genius ? 



A CHANCE FOR THE AFFLUENT. The advertising department 

 has been prolific. Many interesting young men and engaging dam- 

 sels have devoted themselves, in various ways, for the good of their 

 country. What a host of talent, amiability, and accomplishments 

 may be had, "pecuniary recompence no object." But we question 

 whether among this army of martyrs, a more interesting specimen 

 can be found than the following: his diffidence and affability can 

 hardly fail to give satisfaction to the most fastidious hear the gen- 

 tleman : 



AN HEIR. A SINGLE GENTLEMAN, Member of an English University, 

 disgusted at some famiiy differences, is desirous of relinquishing his con- 

 nections and changing his name. The advertiser, who is a gentleman of 

 good education, affable manners, and pleasing address, submits this pro- 



