T.W. Russell, Esq., M.P.

Arthur Smith-Barry Esqr. M.P.

The party of nine.-A quarrelsome carload

A true friend of both

Irish Farmer to English Workingman - "United we conquer". ; Redmond to Balfour - "Child of misfortune, come hither. I'll weep with thee, tear for tear". /

Yours truly J H Egan

From a photograph taken by the Police after his arrest, and kindly supplied by Mrs. Egan. /

"Very awkward for the coo."

(Vide George Stephenson's evidence before the House of Lords when the first Railway was proposed). /

"Beware of the dog!"

Destruction for obstruction

The Lords and the Lackey

Lord Randolph-"Allow me to recommend this fellow to your notice. He's not very strong, unfortunately, but he promises to do the best he can in your service." ; The Lackey-"Your Lordship's most obedient, humble servant." /

To the rescue of the evicted

The man with the muck-rake

"There was a man that could look no way but downwards, with a muck-rake in his hand. /

Warranted Sheffield - Sharp and strong

The Land Grabber's dilemma; or, the stolen donkey

Disconsolate Land Grabber-"It's mortal uncomfortable. I can't keep my seat at all at all. If this goes on much longer I'll be ruined entirely in the bog hole. Faith I'd sell him for a triffle back to his owner, who knows how to manage him." /

Beggar my Neighbour

or the Game of Union /

God Bless the Prince of Wales. God save the Queen

The love of all Thy sons encompass Thee, The love of all Thy daughters cherish Thee, The love of all Thy people comfort Thee, Till God's love set Thee at his side again - Tennyson /

Michael Dwyer's Bridal : A Romantic Episode of the '98 Period.

"The leader was soon in his saddle ; "Castle Ruddery's Ruins," he cried ; "The Priest's house is near the Green River, and here is the ring for my bride." /

"The troublesome lads."

Harrington - "All right, old pal. I'll help you to shift them on to the Coercion Line." ; Col. Saunderson -"And I'll give you a lift elsewhere". ; Ulster nationalist - "Ah, d'ye think I'm going to stand this?" Mr. Harrington, M.P., has declared the intention of his party to hand over the closely contested seats in Ulster to the Coercionists, in revenge for their own exclusion from Parliament. /

Evicted!

Fired out!

Unsuitable suitors

Robert Emmet Mahony and Brian Boru Dalton-"We're the owld [sic, old] ancient Indepindint [sic, independent] blood an' thundher-an'-turf [sic, tough] warriors, an' Davitt an' the Priests are only Whigs an' Renagers. Oh, we're the boys that fears no noise in the regular army O!" The Meath sisters - "Be off with yourselves out of that, you deludherin' omadhawns [sic]. We know what you are right enough. Sure those men's clothes don't fit you at all. Wasn't one good beating enough for you in Meath? You'll get a worse next time." /