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PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
NELSON COLUMN COMMITTEE.
ast week, at a Meeting of the Nelson Column
Committee, at the British Coffee House, the
Right Hon. Lord Gosoughtly in the Chair, the
Honorary Secretary, Delay O'Dawdle, Esq.,
read the following Letter addressed to him
from Mr. Benjamin Bookham, the portly Bus
time-keeper at Charing Cross :—
u Sir,—Hopin as how you will exqueege the
liberty I takes in ritin this ere to you and wich
eums to you now—I wants to no in regard off
wether afore you pulls down your scaffle poles
(wich same is wery old friends of mine) you
cant obleege me by paring off sum of that there
Sack a Sawdust wich is at the off Hankell of
the Figger with the Queer tile on wich is at the
top of the piller thats oppersite were I stands riggler, as it jist shuts out
my wew of the Wite oss Seller and I cant tell wich Bus is a coming next
Please give it a reglar good shave
" I are sir yours til deth & humble sert
(Signed) "Benjamin Bookham."
Addressed " to The Nelsun piller: " and sealed with a thumb nail.
On the motion of Soloman Slow, Esq., and seconded by Nicholas
Creeper, Esq , it was unanimously resolved,
" That Mr. Benjamin Bookham's request with regard to the cable,
which he had mistaken for a sack of sawdust, be acceded to ; and that the
Man and the Boy be at once ordered to the platforms forthwith ; and that
they report progress as to extent of reduction required that day six months;
and that they be allowed to call to their council Mr. Benjamin Bookham,
at the bar of the Silver Cross."
After a vote .of thanks to the Right Hon. Chairman, the Meeting
adjourned.
AN UNREPORTED POLICE CASE.
esterday Michael Slippery was brought up at
Guildhall before Mr. Alderman Gibbs. Various
charges were made against the prisoner.
It appeared that the accused was treasurer to
Ebenezer Chapel, and, in that capacity, had
charge of all money for pews, moneys gathered
at charity and funeral 3ermons, &c, and of which
sums he resolutely resolved to give no account.
Mr. Alderman Gibbs, in a voice of much
emotion, asked the prisoner what he meant by
such conduct!
The prisoner, with much effrontery, answered, that he was not bound to
give an account to the parties applying ; and he would see them in a very
uncomfortable locality before he would satisfy 'em. He had elected his
own family—in all, with the baby, five persons—to audit the accounts ; and
they hadn't a word to say against him.
Mr. Alderman Gibbs said, it shocked him more than he conld express,
to see a man in such a situation. The worthy Alderman (wiping a tear
from his eye) entreated Slippery to reconsider his determination. The
course he was pursuing was not the course of an honest man. Scorn
would point her finger at him; he would become an outcast and a by-
word, and bring inevitable shame upon his old age.
Michael Slippery made no answer, but having placed the top of his
thumb to his nose, swaggered out of the office.
Mr. Alderman Gibbs—at the sight of such human depravity—burst
into tears.
3TfK §\x%\ Bag of ©*rm.
The Lord Chancellor having declined giving the Judges, Queen's
Counsel, and Sergeants a breakfast, in accordance with old custom, the
Queen's Counsel refused to put on their best wigs, and the Sergeants de-
clined sporting the scarlet toga. Our own standing Counsel came out in
a pair of clean bands, and had had his stuff gown scoured for the occasion,
being desirous to show the Chancellor that he did not participate in the
e\ident soreness of his seniors. We have been given to understand, that
the learned Lord on the Woolsack intends making up for the omission of
the breakfast at the beginning of Term, by giving a small tea-party at the
end of it.__
The Height of Grandeur.
A writer in a provincial paper, in an outburst of enthusiastic loyalty,
declared the other day that " our beloved Queen sits on the highest throne
in Europe." This must be very inconvenient, considering that her Majesty
has not the longest legs,—which, in order to sit at ease on the highest
throne, would certainly be required.
J^^tr£^)an^c&, Institution.
a meeting held last week by a few of the'
lecturers of the Mechanics' Institution, for
the purpose of examining such of the members
as were most zealous and frequent in their
attendance—
Jonas Clump was called in, and passed the
following creditable examination :—
" Is a wedgeable dealer in Clare Market, and
has been a member of the Mechanics' Institu-
tion for three years. Has attended reg'lar. Knows what the mechanical
power is ; knows the Chartists and turn-outs of Manchester and the
man'fact'ring towns is mechanical powers.
" Know'd what the wheel and axle was. Had had many opportunities-
of seeing of it ; had often examined it under his own go-cart. Hadn't
cal'clated its power ; in fact, had rayther looked to his hoss for the power.
" Didn't know exactly what the ' wedge ' was. Cal'clated its powers-
was henormous. Was wedged in a crowd last Thursday arternoon at
Punch's office, and got well nigh spilt,
" Know'd a screw. His old uncle was a screw, know'd nothin' better ; he
was a man with lots of means but no liberality, who always vanted more,
but didn't care what dirty way he got it in.
" The «lever ' he had never seen. Know'd what a ' balance ' was ;-
always liked to have it in his favour, particklar at the year's end. Had
never heerd of any ' harm' in the lever.
" Was quite ignorant of the pulley. Believed the inclined plane was &.
carpenter's tool, but didn't exactly know."
Jonas Clump then retired.
INSECTS AND THEIR HABITATIONS.
e have not read the book which has lately
been advertised under the above title ;
because we not only know as much as we
want to know, but also more than we
could have wished to know, about the sub-
ject of which it treats. Of this superfluity
of knowledge, we shall disburden our-
selves for the benefit of the world.
Among the insects with whom we have
formed a practical and byno means agree-
able acquaintance, are :—
1. The Spider.—Is partial to lodging-houses ; especially to those por-
tions of them which are tenanted by single gentlemen , where its reticular
fabric very often adorns every angle in the room. A favourite haunt of
the spider, is the book-shelf, where its web is too often observably ex-
tended over volumes of a moral and philosophical tendency.
2. The Mite.—This interesting animalcule is gregarioms in its habits.
We believe that no species of solitary mite exists. Mites live in colonies,
occupying large tracts of caseous formation, and principally the riper
strata. Our own observations, in common, we believe, with those of other
naturalists, have induced us to conclude that they prefer Stilton to
Cheshire ; though we have not unfrequently encountered them in Chedder
and double Glo'ster ; but never that we recollect in Dutch. The spectacle
of countless myriads of mites, with their innumerable eggs, all living
together in undisturbed harmony and happiness, must be a gratifying
spectacle to the benevolent mind, reflecting on a lump of decayed cheese.
3. The Grdb.—A member of this extensive family is often found in the
filbert. Its white annular body, and tiny black head, are well known. The
nut for some distance around the insect, is found converted into a black
powder, which is extremely bitter to the taste. It is therefore advisable
in extracting the kernel of the filbert to use the crackers instead of the
teeth. A pleasing amusement may be derived from placing a couple of
these insectile hermits on a table; and, forming a goal with a piece of
apple, to try which can reach it first.
On pinching the tail of the nut-worm, the creature will by its move-
ments, exhibit unequivocal evidences of sensation.
4. The Caterpillar lies rankling, oftentimes in the very heart of
the young cabbage, which it consumes like hopeless love. All cooks
should be aware of this circumstance, which we are very sorry that they
are not, or at least, that they do not always attend to it.
5. The Moth would seem to be an insect of Hebrew origin, from its
attachment to old clothes. How often has the suit, laid by for a few brief
years, been found when brought once more into request, to be the unwear-
able residence of this winged spoiler!
We cannot quit the subject of Insects and their Habitations, without
delicately hinting at the bedpost and blanket. We need say no more.
Printed by William Bradbury, of No. 8, York Place, Stoke Netvington, and Fredeik-k Mullett Evajn.
of No, 7, Church Row, Stoke Newington, both In the County of Middlesex, Printers, at their
Office in Lombard Street, in the Precinct of Whits friars, in the City of London, and published by
Joseph Smith, of No. 53, Su John's Wood Terrace, Resent'e Paik, in the Parish of Marylebone, ia.
the county of Middlesex, at the Office, No. Lti, Strand., in the Parish of St- Clement Dinei, 1b ifef
County of Middlesex.—Satl-rdat, Jakvaat 30, 3844.
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
NELSON COLUMN COMMITTEE.
ast week, at a Meeting of the Nelson Column
Committee, at the British Coffee House, the
Right Hon. Lord Gosoughtly in the Chair, the
Honorary Secretary, Delay O'Dawdle, Esq.,
read the following Letter addressed to him
from Mr. Benjamin Bookham, the portly Bus
time-keeper at Charing Cross :—
u Sir,—Hopin as how you will exqueege the
liberty I takes in ritin this ere to you and wich
eums to you now—I wants to no in regard off
wether afore you pulls down your scaffle poles
(wich same is wery old friends of mine) you
cant obleege me by paring off sum of that there
Sack a Sawdust wich is at the off Hankell of
the Figger with the Queer tile on wich is at the
top of the piller thats oppersite were I stands riggler, as it jist shuts out
my wew of the Wite oss Seller and I cant tell wich Bus is a coming next
Please give it a reglar good shave
" I are sir yours til deth & humble sert
(Signed) "Benjamin Bookham."
Addressed " to The Nelsun piller: " and sealed with a thumb nail.
On the motion of Soloman Slow, Esq., and seconded by Nicholas
Creeper, Esq , it was unanimously resolved,
" That Mr. Benjamin Bookham's request with regard to the cable,
which he had mistaken for a sack of sawdust, be acceded to ; and that the
Man and the Boy be at once ordered to the platforms forthwith ; and that
they report progress as to extent of reduction required that day six months;
and that they be allowed to call to their council Mr. Benjamin Bookham,
at the bar of the Silver Cross."
After a vote .of thanks to the Right Hon. Chairman, the Meeting
adjourned.
AN UNREPORTED POLICE CASE.
esterday Michael Slippery was brought up at
Guildhall before Mr. Alderman Gibbs. Various
charges were made against the prisoner.
It appeared that the accused was treasurer to
Ebenezer Chapel, and, in that capacity, had
charge of all money for pews, moneys gathered
at charity and funeral 3ermons, &c, and of which
sums he resolutely resolved to give no account.
Mr. Alderman Gibbs, in a voice of much
emotion, asked the prisoner what he meant by
such conduct!
The prisoner, with much effrontery, answered, that he was not bound to
give an account to the parties applying ; and he would see them in a very
uncomfortable locality before he would satisfy 'em. He had elected his
own family—in all, with the baby, five persons—to audit the accounts ; and
they hadn't a word to say against him.
Mr. Alderman Gibbs said, it shocked him more than he conld express,
to see a man in such a situation. The worthy Alderman (wiping a tear
from his eye) entreated Slippery to reconsider his determination. The
course he was pursuing was not the course of an honest man. Scorn
would point her finger at him; he would become an outcast and a by-
word, and bring inevitable shame upon his old age.
Michael Slippery made no answer, but having placed the top of his
thumb to his nose, swaggered out of the office.
Mr. Alderman Gibbs—at the sight of such human depravity—burst
into tears.
3TfK §\x%\ Bag of ©*rm.
The Lord Chancellor having declined giving the Judges, Queen's
Counsel, and Sergeants a breakfast, in accordance with old custom, the
Queen's Counsel refused to put on their best wigs, and the Sergeants de-
clined sporting the scarlet toga. Our own standing Counsel came out in
a pair of clean bands, and had had his stuff gown scoured for the occasion,
being desirous to show the Chancellor that he did not participate in the
e\ident soreness of his seniors. We have been given to understand, that
the learned Lord on the Woolsack intends making up for the omission of
the breakfast at the beginning of Term, by giving a small tea-party at the
end of it.__
The Height of Grandeur.
A writer in a provincial paper, in an outburst of enthusiastic loyalty,
declared the other day that " our beloved Queen sits on the highest throne
in Europe." This must be very inconvenient, considering that her Majesty
has not the longest legs,—which, in order to sit at ease on the highest
throne, would certainly be required.
J^^tr£^)an^c&, Institution.
a meeting held last week by a few of the'
lecturers of the Mechanics' Institution, for
the purpose of examining such of the members
as were most zealous and frequent in their
attendance—
Jonas Clump was called in, and passed the
following creditable examination :—
" Is a wedgeable dealer in Clare Market, and
has been a member of the Mechanics' Institu-
tion for three years. Has attended reg'lar. Knows what the mechanical
power is ; knows the Chartists and turn-outs of Manchester and the
man'fact'ring towns is mechanical powers.
" Know'd what the wheel and axle was. Had had many opportunities-
of seeing of it ; had often examined it under his own go-cart. Hadn't
cal'clated its power ; in fact, had rayther looked to his hoss for the power.
" Didn't know exactly what the ' wedge ' was. Cal'clated its powers-
was henormous. Was wedged in a crowd last Thursday arternoon at
Punch's office, and got well nigh spilt,
" Know'd a screw. His old uncle was a screw, know'd nothin' better ; he
was a man with lots of means but no liberality, who always vanted more,
but didn't care what dirty way he got it in.
" The «lever ' he had never seen. Know'd what a ' balance ' was ;-
always liked to have it in his favour, particklar at the year's end. Had
never heerd of any ' harm' in the lever.
" Was quite ignorant of the pulley. Believed the inclined plane was &.
carpenter's tool, but didn't exactly know."
Jonas Clump then retired.
INSECTS AND THEIR HABITATIONS.
e have not read the book which has lately
been advertised under the above title ;
because we not only know as much as we
want to know, but also more than we
could have wished to know, about the sub-
ject of which it treats. Of this superfluity
of knowledge, we shall disburden our-
selves for the benefit of the world.
Among the insects with whom we have
formed a practical and byno means agree-
able acquaintance, are :—
1. The Spider.—Is partial to lodging-houses ; especially to those por-
tions of them which are tenanted by single gentlemen , where its reticular
fabric very often adorns every angle in the room. A favourite haunt of
the spider, is the book-shelf, where its web is too often observably ex-
tended over volumes of a moral and philosophical tendency.
2. The Mite.—This interesting animalcule is gregarioms in its habits.
We believe that no species of solitary mite exists. Mites live in colonies,
occupying large tracts of caseous formation, and principally the riper
strata. Our own observations, in common, we believe, with those of other
naturalists, have induced us to conclude that they prefer Stilton to
Cheshire ; though we have not unfrequently encountered them in Chedder
and double Glo'ster ; but never that we recollect in Dutch. The spectacle
of countless myriads of mites, with their innumerable eggs, all living
together in undisturbed harmony and happiness, must be a gratifying
spectacle to the benevolent mind, reflecting on a lump of decayed cheese.
3. The Grdb.—A member of this extensive family is often found in the
filbert. Its white annular body, and tiny black head, are well known. The
nut for some distance around the insect, is found converted into a black
powder, which is extremely bitter to the taste. It is therefore advisable
in extracting the kernel of the filbert to use the crackers instead of the
teeth. A pleasing amusement may be derived from placing a couple of
these insectile hermits on a table; and, forming a goal with a piece of
apple, to try which can reach it first.
On pinching the tail of the nut-worm, the creature will by its move-
ments, exhibit unequivocal evidences of sensation.
4. The Caterpillar lies rankling, oftentimes in the very heart of
the young cabbage, which it consumes like hopeless love. All cooks
should be aware of this circumstance, which we are very sorry that they
are not, or at least, that they do not always attend to it.
5. The Moth would seem to be an insect of Hebrew origin, from its
attachment to old clothes. How often has the suit, laid by for a few brief
years, been found when brought once more into request, to be the unwear-
able residence of this winged spoiler!
We cannot quit the subject of Insects and their Habitations, without
delicately hinting at the bedpost and blanket. We need say no more.
Printed by William Bradbury, of No. 8, York Place, Stoke Netvington, and Fredeik-k Mullett Evajn.
of No, 7, Church Row, Stoke Newington, both In the County of Middlesex, Printers, at their
Office in Lombard Street, in the Precinct of Whits friars, in the City of London, and published by
Joseph Smith, of No. 53, Su John's Wood Terrace, Resent'e Paik, in the Parish of Marylebone, ia.
the county of Middlesex, at the Office, No. Lti, Strand., in the Parish of St- Clement Dinei, 1b ifef
County of Middlesex.—Satl-rdat, Jakvaat 30, 3844.