Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, September 27, 1890   By: Various

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, September 27, 1890 is a delightful and witty collection of satirical cartoons, articles, and jokes that provide a fascinating glimpse into the social and political issues of Victorian England. The illustrations are cleverly crafted and the writing is sharp and humorous, making it an entertaining read for anyone interested in the history of satire and humor. This volume captures the essence of the famous satirical magazine and is a must-read for fans of British humor from the late 19th century.

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The Servant of Society is one who, having in early life abdicated every claim to independent thought or action, is content to attach himself to the skirts and coat tails of the great, and to exist for a long time as a mere appendage in mansions selected by the unerring instinct of a professional tuft hunter. It is as common a mistake to suppose that all tuft hunters are necessarily of lowly birth and of inferior social position, as it is to believe them all to be offensive in manner and shallow in artifice. The coarse but honest Snob still perhaps exists, and here and there he thrusts and pushes in the old familiar way; but more often than not the upstart who has won his way to wealth and consideration finds himself to his own surprise courted and fawned upon by those whose boots his abilities would have fitted him to black, and his disposition prompted him to lick. Noble sportsmen are proud to be seen in his company, aristocratic guinea pigs are constantly in his pocket in the congenial society of the great man's purse, art willingly reproduces his features, journalism enthusiastically commemorates his adventures, and even Royalty does not thrust away a votary whose ministrations are as acceptable as they are readily performed... Continue reading book >>