Our contemporary Bacchus—of the existence of which we confess we
were in ignorance till yesterday—a monthly which describes itself as "in the interests of the licensed trade," has in its October issue a spirited full-page cartoon which is not a little significant, as well as most amusing. The scene is in front of the goal at a football match. In the foreground is Mr. Balfour, arrayed as the captain of a " footer" team, grasping the hand of a resplendent young athlete who bears on his manly bosom the words " Licensed Trade." Just behind stand players with their jerseys marked " Austen," " A. Forster," and " Wyndham"; while in the middle distance stands a brawny "pro." emblazoned with the words " Akers Douglas," who is holding aloft in triumph a magnificent cup marked " Thanet." Underneath is the inscription : " Played! Less than 200 votes turned the balance at Thanet. It may therefore be safely surmised that the Licensed Trade support secured the Government victory. Captain Balfour : Well played, sir ! We hope to make arrangements to secure you in our Government team in all bye-matches, and that you will help us to retain the "St. Stephen's Cup" in the Grand Final !' " Comment is needless.
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