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... . THE SKETCH dealt with the lighter side of life fifty years ago-- just as it docs to-day. The wit, satire and merriment of 1893 may have an old-world flavour, but the brilliant draughtsmanship of such comic artists as Phil May has seldom been surpassed. N.B. A Colour er ted in this issue. OUR NEW NOTABLE. First Clerk 44 Who did you say that queer-looking gent was Second Clerk 44 Mr. Lamb ...

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