The two prospectuses alone, laid side by side, would indicate the march of luxury and the repeal of the paper duty.

The penny bi-weekly broadside of session 1828-4 was almost wholly dedicated to Momus.

Epigrams, pointless letters, amorous verses, and University grievances are the continual burthen of the song.

But _Mr.Tatler_ was not without a vein of hearty humour; and his pages afford what is much better: to wit, a good picture of student life as it then was.

The students of those polite days insisted on retaining their hats in the class-room.