Punch (71.1876)

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PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

[January 6, 1877.

MOMUS'S NEW-YEAR RING O' BELLS.

Ting ! Ting ! 'Tis Punch's peal that sounds
Amidst the chimes this New Year's morning.

Will Wisdom, on her soher rounds,
The Jester's merry peal he scorning ?

Sage Madam, stint, and hear a hint-
Fun is not always folly.

That Protean sprite can look asquint,
Through the grim mask of Melancholy ;

While oft a preacher's purpose swells

The music of the Cap-and-Bells!