Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, April 1, 1893 By: Various |
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"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. VOLUME 104 APRIL 1, 1893. edited by Sir Francis Burnand [Illustration: MODEL FIGURES IN THE CRITERION TOY SHOP.] THE BUBBLE SHOP; OR, "ONLY HIS PLAY." How many deserving persons besides dramatic authors are looking about for good situations, and are unable to find them! Mr. 'ENRY HAUTHOR JONES was sufficiently fortunate to obtain a good dramatic situation of tried strength, which, placed in the centre of novel and most improbable (not to say impossible) surroundings, has, in the hands of Mr. CHARLES WYNDHAM and his highly trained company of illusionists, achieved a remarkable success. 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 >>
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