MATERIAL, adj. Having an actual existence, as distinguished from an imaginary one. Important.

Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.

JOSS-STICKS- Small sticks burned by the Chinese in their pagan tomfoolery, in imitation of certain sacred rites of our holy religion.

There was never a genius who was not thought a fool until he disclosed himself; whereas he is a fool then only.

Income is the natural and rational gauge and measure of respectability.

GNU, n. An animal of South Africa, which in its domesticated state resembles a horse, a buffalo and a stag. In its wild condition it is something like a thunderbolt, an earthquake and a cyclone.

Ability is commonly found to consist mainly in a high degree of solemnity.