A COLLECTOR was taking the " Boat" round among a group of working men, but nothing was forthcoming in the shape of contributions except a crop of caustic remarks reflecting upon the work of the Institution in general and the activity of the collector in particular.

At last the critic who had had the most to say regarding the " waste of our money," asked: " Well, guv'nor, and what do you get out of it?" " All that you have put in, anyhow," was the instant reply. (Laughter, and a good collection.).