In the Cathedral Room on Tuesday night the Rev. C. E. Darwent gave a lec-tare on " Pictures from Panch'" second illustrated by lantern slides made by himself. The lecturer was introduced by the Rev. A. J. Walker who expressed a wish that they might often have the pleasure of a visit from him. After' dealing with the chief characteristics of "Punch", its worldwide reputation, and the fact that owing to its freedom from vulgarity it could be read with delight by young and old of both sexes, the lecturer, by a series of anecdotes convinced the audience that the principal humourist on the staff were as ready with their tongues as with their pens. Examples of the work of " Panch''s" famous artists were then throwo upon the screen, Mr. Darwent accompanying each with @ pointed criticism, or apposite remark, and keeping his hearers in fits of laughter. It would be difficult to describe this portion of the lecture, for more than half of each joke would be lost were it unaccompanied by its illustration. Pictures from the pens of Tenniel, Clu Manner, Phil May and the present contributors were shown, and at the conclusion of a most interesting paper the audience showed its appreciation, both of Mr. Darwent's lecture, and of the Rev. H. Li. W. Bevan's lantern by applause that greeted the Walker's proposal of a vote
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