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Show Expressing Political Convictions. 'Iril Somo old tlmo politicians wero not Kl content with wearing ribbons as an E'lS outward and visible sign ot their con- , liH vlctlons. "In thoso daya.'V -writes a fH follower of Pitt who borp the soothing ijil name of James Oland Durges, "men jfl had the courage ot their convictions, II -W and would havo made motley tholr i 11 garb to distinguish themselves from their opponents. To belong to tho Con- stltutlonal club wus a very simple at- 2 -W (air no balloting or fees boyond cost !j "A gentleman desirous ot becoming M a member wrote his namo in the club jvl book and hurried to tho tailor to bo 1( measured for a dark bluo frock with a LW broad orango velvot capo .'and largo LW yellow buttons, round each of which LW was inscribed "Constitutional . Club." The waistcoat' 'was of bluo kersoymoro LW with yellow buttons, ..bordered all LW round with orango colored silk, and ikm tho breeches ot whlto kerseymere- Jl with yellow buttons. In point ot tasto M Lm wo certainly beat the bluo and .buff ot Jfl otir opponeiHs." Lond6ri"dhronlclo. |