IN VINO MEMORIA.Major Portsoken (a pretty constant Guest)."I say, Buchanan, this isn't—(another sip)—the same Champagne——!"Scotch Butler."Na, that's a' Dune! There was Thruity Dizzen; and ye've had yere Share o't, Major!!"
Major Portsoken (a pretty constant Guest)."I say, Buchanan, this isn't—(another sip)—the same Champagne——!"
Scotch Butler."Na, that's a' Dune! There was Thruity Dizzen; and ye've had yere Share o't, Major!!"
"At a meeting of the Bury Town Council this week, it was stated that an address was about to be presented to Her Royal Highness thePrincess Louiseof Hesse, by way of a public appreciation of her exertions on behalf of His Royal Highness thePrince of Wales. It was also stated that it was proposed to present a cabinet, containing the photographic likenesses of those signing the address—Sheriffs and other officers in their respective uniforms, and Mayors of boroughs in their robes."
A moreinteresting gallery of portraits it would be difficult to imagine, especially, if, as the encouraging words, "and other officers" incline us to hope may be the case, the macebearers, beadles, and town-criers, with possibly a selection from the police, are included in the cabinet. Perhaps it would not be advisable to admit Sheriffs' officers. A fac-simile autograph underneath each photograph, with the addition of the writer's usual formula of subscription—"Yours truly," "Ever faithfully yours," &c.—would materially enhance the value of the present. Everyone, who can appreciate good taste, in combination with retiring modesty, must be struck with this, the latest outburst of corporate zeal; and the impression such a delicate attention as the offering of a cabinet containing the likenesses of some of the most remarkable characters of their time, will produce upon foreign nations, already full of admiration of our loyalty and envying us our Mayors, cannot fail to be most gratifying to the nation's vanity.
MORE OFFICIAL CENSORSHIP OF PANTOMIME.Policeman."I wouldn't have minded a Quiet Performance; but to begin Insultin' the Lawr under my wery Eyes!—(Waxing wroth)—Move on! or blow'd if I don't Run yer In!"
Policeman."I wouldn't have minded a Quiet Performance; but to begin Insultin' the Lawr under my wery Eyes!—(Waxing wroth)—Move on! or blow'd if I don't Run yer In!"
Theleast ancient and least interesting part of Warwick Castle has been burned. Subscriptions are tendered in aid of a restoration. Question is raised whetherLord Warwickshould accept these, lest the public should consider that by subscribing it acquires a certain right in the Castle, and that the Earl's legend will have a second meaning, when affixed over the new buildings:Vix ea nostra voco. The suggestion is unworthy and sordid.Mr. Punchwould like to see a vote of the Commons in aid of the subscription for conserving about the noblest relic left to us. He would be glad to say to the Earl, inLord Warwick'sown words in the Temple Garden, after a certain rose-plucking,
"This blot that they object against your HouseShall be wiped off in the next Parliament."
"This blot that they object against your HouseShall be wiped off in the next Parliament."
"This blot that they object against your House
Shall be wiped off in the next Parliament."
The cool idea that giving a nobleman help to rebuild entitles one to walk into his property, is concentrated cheekiness; and if castles are capable of astonishment,Mr. Punchwould again quote W. S. to the Earl, and say, "Your Castleissurprised."
Wehave all been taught to tread the path of duty, but some of us seem to have forgotten the lesson. May we entreat Commissioners, Boards, Corporations, Vestries, Parochial Authorities, indeed, any responsible and rate-levying body which has got into bad ways, to do their duty to our paths; and if not this winter, perhaps the next—or, not to be too exorbitant, the next after that—to keep the pavements and the roadways passably clean? It would be a satisfaction to those of us who have reached middle age to think that we may yet live to see the streets of London, and other wealthy towns and cities, rather less lutulent than country lanes and rural roads. When will the scavenger be abroad?
"It is stated thatVictor EmmanuelsentGeneral Pralormoto the Vatican on New Year's Day to wish thePopethe compliments of the season on behalf of His Majesty. On arriving there, he was informed byCardinal Antonellithat the Holy Father was indisposed, and could not, therefore, receive him personally. The Cardinal undertook to deliver the compliments of the King, and the General left. A few hours after, thePopewas completely recovered, and held his usual receptions."
Thefaithful should congratulate thePopeupon his rapid, almost miraculous recovery. From the moment the wicked King's emissary was out of the precincts of the Vatican, the symptoms became more favourable, and the Court physicians were released from their attendance. We notice, only to dismiss it with scorn, an impression which appears to exist that the Holy Father was "indisposed," in the primary sense of the word, as worldly sovereigns have been before now; for it is not for an instant to be supposed that a Cardinal would put forth, and a Pope sanction, any excuse which was not in accordance with the strictest truth.
His GracetheDuke of Somerset, some time First Lord of the Admiralty, has come out as a writer on theology. Needless to say that he is not ceremonious in his treatment of eminent persons. He is by no means complimentary to the Apostles. His teaching may be condensed into his own motto,Foi pour Devoir, translated subtly. In these days everybody seems ready to instruct us in religion—except the Bishops.
Motto for a Bottle of Potheen.—"Oireland! with all thy faults I love thy still."
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