Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, April 1, 1893   By: Various

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, April 1, 1893" provides readers with a delightful collection of witty and satirical content that is sure to entertain and amuse. The illustrations and cartoons are clever and sharp, taking jabs at the political and social issues of the time in a lighthearted and humorous way. The writing is engaging and the jokes are clever, making this volume a joy to read. Overall, this edition of Punch is a fun and entertaining glimpse into the world of Victorian England, and is sure to leave readers chuckling at its clever commentary.

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Within the last few years there have been notorious cases associated with the names of Members of Parliament, but as the House is a Legislative Assembly and not an inquisitorial tribunal instituted for the public investigation of private morality, no charge could be brought in the House itself against any one of its Members until after a Court of Law had pronounced its verdict, and, even then, a Member of Parliament, convicted of a criminal offence, would not cease ipso facto to belong to the House until after a motion for his expulsion had been carried. As Fritz in La Grande Duchesse expressed his wish to become a schoolmaster, in order that he might obtain some smattering of education, so an immoral M... Continue reading book >>