Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, February 4, 1893 By: Various
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, February 4, 1893 is a delightful collection of satirical articles, cartoons, and humorous commentary that were published in the British magazine Punch. The articles cover a wide range of topics, including politics, social issues, and popular culture of the time. The writing is witty and sharp, capturing the spirit of the era with clever wordplay and clever caricatures. The cartoons are particularly amusing, providing a visual representation of the absurdities and hypocrisies of Victorian society. Overall, Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, February 4, 1893 is a fantastic read for anyone interested in British history, humor, or satire. The content is still relevant and entertaining over a century later, making it a timeless and enjoyable piece of literature. First Page: PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. VOL. 104. February 4, 1893. [Illustration: WHEN A MAN DOES NOT LOOK HIS BEST. Burglar ( taking the ground heavily ). "NAOW, 'OOEVER'D 'A' THOUGHT O' THE HOWNER O' THAT THERE HINNERCENT LITTLE VILLA BEIN' A PERFESSIONAL 'CHUCKER HOUT'?!!!"] LAMENT OF THE (WOULD BE) IRISH EMIGRANT. ( Latest Version, with apologies to Lady Dufferin. ) [Senator CHANDLER, in The North American Review , recommends that immigration into the United States should be suspended, at least for a year.] Oi'm sittin' on the stile, MARY, an' lookin' o'er the tide, An' by jabers Oi'm afraid, Aroon, that there Oi'll have to bide! The grass is springin' fresh an' green in Ould Oireland, but oh moy! If there's any green in JONATHAN'S land, it is not in his oi ! The States are awful changed, MARY; it is not now as then , When they lifted a free latch string to all exiled Oirishmen. Now we miss the whoop ov welcome; they suggest it's loike our cheek, And Oi'm listenin' for brave LOWELL'S words which CHANDLER does not speak! It seems to me their Aigle for full Freedom no more pants, And the Senator, he mutthers ov "degraded immigrants." Says they can't "assimilate" us; faix, the wurrud sounds monstrous foine, But Oi fancy that it's maning is, "We mane to draw the loine!" Shure, we're "ignorant and debased," dear; and the poor won't now find friends Even in free Columbia! So 'tis thus the ould boast ends! "Stop 'em for a year," says CHANDLER; "we'll be holding our Big Show, An' poverty, an' well, Cholera, are not wanted thin , you know... Continue reading book >>

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, February 4, 1893 By: Various

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, February 4, 1893 is a delightful collection of satirical articles, cartoons, and humorous commentary that were published in the British magazine Punch. The articles cover a wide range of topics, including politics, social issues, and popular culture of the time.

The writing is witty and sharp, capturing the spirit of the era with clever wordplay and clever caricatures. The cartoons are particularly amusing, providing a visual representation of the absurdities and hypocrisies of Victorian society.

Overall, Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, February 4, 1893 is a fantastic read for anyone interested in British history, humor, or satire. The content is still relevant and entertaining over a century later, making it a timeless and enjoyable piece of literature.

First Page:

PUNCH,

OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

VOL. 104.

February 4, 1893.

[Illustration: WHEN A MAN DOES NOT LOOK HIS BEST.

Burglar ( taking the ground heavily ). "NAOW, 'OOEVER'D 'A' THOUGHT O' THE HOWNER O' THAT THERE HINNERCENT LITTLE VILLA BEIN' A PERFESSIONAL 'CHUCKER HOUT'?!!!"]

LAMENT OF THE (WOULD BE) IRISH EMIGRANT.

( Latest Version, with apologies to Lady Dufferin. )

[Senator CHANDLER, in The North American Review , recommends that immigration into the United States should be suspended, at least for a year.]

Oi'm sittin' on the stile, MARY, an' lookin' o'er the tide, An' by jabers Oi'm afraid, Aroon, that there Oi'll have to bide! The grass is springin' fresh an' green in Ould Oireland, but oh moy! If there's any green in JONATHAN'S land, it is not in his oi !

The States are awful changed, MARY; it is not now as then , When they lifted a free latch string to all exiled Oirishmen. Now we miss the whoop ov welcome; they suggest it's loike our cheek, And Oi'm listenin' for brave LOWELL'S words which CHANDLER does not speak!

It seems to me their Aigle for full Freedom no more pants, And the Senator, he mutthers ov "degraded immigrants." Says they can't "assimilate" us; faix, the wurrud sounds monstrous foine, But Oi fancy that it's maning is, "We mane to draw the loine!"

Shure, we're "ignorant and debased," dear; and the poor won't now find friends Even in free Columbia! So 'tis thus the ould boast ends! "Stop 'em for a year," says CHANDLER; "we'll be holding our Big Show, An' poverty, an' well, Cholera, are not wanted thin , you know... Continue reading book >>

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