We had a family dinner at my uncle's on New Year's night, and all the family with wonderful unanimity said the best wish they could make for W. was that 1880 would see him out of politics and leading an independent if less interesting life.

The best wish that we can offer for the young prince is, that in his own path he may ever keep before him the bright example of his royal mother, and show himself worthy of her name.'

A Souldiers good wish blesse you, Lady. Onae.

With the best wish in the world, it is impossible to be enthusiastic over the American country hotel.

To you, my friend, I send every possible good wish for the New Year.

With every sincere good wish for your success and the credit you so richly deserve, I am, dear sir, Yours faithfully ELGIN.

The interpreters of prophecy therefore, like all other interpreters, have our best wishes, though not our sanguine hopes.

The Old Navy wakened and got under way And hurried to Scapa in battle array, While the drifters and trawlers looked on from afar At the cruisers and battleships off to the War; Having sped their departure with ev'ry good wish, The drifters and trawlers returned to their fish.

Every hour is worth at least a good thought, a good wish, a good endeavor.

" Harry gave me his hand (heartily) as he stood on the carriage step, and the bride wafted me a farewell with the prettiest action of her fan from the window, and murmured,"Give me a good wish for the tobacconist.

" A like good wish was on her lips, but she pressed it back.

The best wish I have for the parents, and all I ask for the child, is, that it may be like little Mary Ellen.

The good wish for the boy baby in his cradle is, "May you not die in your bed," and to face death is to the boy or man the most joyous of games.

Every hour is worth at least a good thought, a good wish, a good endeavor.

Remember the father I was, Charles, and think what it means that the best wish I can now form for you is that you may come to public disgrace.' 'Does no one applaud?' asked Charles, looking round the room.

Every child in the fort had been lifted above the palisade, and they sent the best wishes of their hearts with those who were going.

that Mrs. Washington, Nelly [one of the Miss Custi's], and the rest of the family united with him in every good wish for his health, prosperity, and safe return; and he begs him to be "assured of the sincerity with which he was and always should be his affectionate friend, G.W." Mount Vernon, August 5, 1795.

I thank yo[u], as unknown for your good wish.

Peyroney was badly wounded at Fort Necessity and was furloughed, during which he wrote his commander, "I have made my particular Business to tray if any had some Bad intention against you here Below; But thank God I meet allowais with a good wish for you from evry Mouth each one entertining such Caracter of you as I have the honour to do myself."

I should be sorry to part from yousuch friends as we have been"(with a sneer)"without one good wish.

"With every good wish, believe me, sincerely, "HENRY IRVING.

When it became known that this preux chevalier was Sir Jocelyn Mounchensey, the chosen antagonist of Buckingham, still greater attention was bestowed upon him; and as his good looks and gallant bearing operated strongly, as we have stated, in his favour, many a good wish and lusty cheer were uttered for him.

With every good wish and prayer for your success, "I remain your very obedient servant, "ASHLEY.

With every good wish for your glory and prosperity, "I remain, my dear sir, "Very truly yours, "W.S. LANDOR.

My father joins me in every good wish, and "I am ever most affectionately yours, "M.R. MITFORD.