DOI Heft:
July to December, 1851
DOI Seite / Zitierlink:https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.16608#0038
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PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
AN ILLUSTRIOUS
FOREIGNER.
A foreigner of dis-
tinction has arrived
among us; not, indeed,
for a selfish personal
purpose to see the Ex-
hibition; but for the
more benevolent and
disinterested object of
becoming an Exhibi-
tion himseK We al-
lude to the Uran Utan
—(the old Ourang
Outang of our child-
hood—the Wild Man
of the Woods of our
boyhood's small Buf-
fon)—at present hold-
ing his levee at the
Zoological Gardens.
_ He is the last "great
hit" of the season,
and, if set free in the
frounds, would, no
oubt, have "aprodi-
gious run." It is said
that more than one
theatrical manager has
gazed upon the illus-
trious stranger with
contemplative, specu-
lative eye, as though
yearning to snatch him
into large type in a
play-bill; that more
than one dramatist, or
, obatist, has visited the
Uran Utan with a
desire of "measuring
aim " for a part, trans-
iting the native of
Borneo into the best
London gallery Eng-
lish. But the fellows
of the Zoological So-
ciety, not wishing to
degrade the ape to the
drama—with a delicate
regard to the animal's
feelings—have hither-
to stoutly resisted all
offers. The resolution does equal honour
to their heads, hearts, and pockets.
The Uran, on his departure for England,
was accompanied by that
" Honey-drop in cup of life,
A charming wife,"
who died, it is said, half-seas over. The
Uran, awhile disconsolate, is at the present
time in the best health and spirits; lying
upon his back, and " letting the world
slide." But then the Uran is in his boy-
hood : his forehead has the intellectual de-
velopment that marks his early years; a
development that becomes more purely
THE GREAT EXHIBITION.—THE DIVING-DRESS DEPARTMENT.
in the foreground is a troublesome boy (who has strayed from his
farty) and come suddenly upon the figure. he is hurrying away—fear
depicted on his countenance.
key TO TABLEAU.
1, Diving-Dress complete. 2, A Troublesome Boy.
3, 4, 5, 6, His Party.
animal as he grows to
the adult: even as a
sharp, sportive Har-
row-boy may altoge-
ther lose himself in
the future Member of
Parliament. Indeed,
it is said, that with the
Utan, the change is
already beginning. For
last week, upon being
shown a globe of glass,
the animal evinced
considerable disgust;
chattering at it, mak-
ing mouths, and by his
very expressive panto-
mime seeming to call
down all sorts of flint-
stones upon it.
The band of musie
that plays every Satur-
day in the Gardens,
has of late produced
feelings of great indig-
nation in the animal.
It is believed by his
keeper, that, if the
Uran had his own will,
he would not only de-
molish the musicians,
but bolt their instru-
ments.
This strange hatred
of all crystal develop-
ment, and intense dis-
gust of music in the
open air, are, however,
as the smallest foibles
in the animal when
taken with his gene-
ral good-nature; and,
moreover, with the
unceasing amusement
that he affords the Bri-
tish public.
It is reported—but
we give the story as
that of rumour merely
—that the Uran is
about to claim the
rights of naturalisa-
tion ; and thereupon
will, on the next disso-
lution, start for Parliament. Looking upon
the wide world from his cage, the Uran is
said to be a stanch Protectionist. It is said
that Mr. E-d has, in his own philan-
thropic way, offered to teach the stranger
the graces of language and the force of logic.
Blow Out for Fire.
It is very seldom that the devouring ele-
ment can get a bellyful. Abundant refresh-
ment is, however, provided for it in the Ex-
position, by means of Phillips's Eire Anni-
hilator, which operates upon its appetite as
such a regular damper, as, in a few minutes, to
render it unable to manage even a tank of tar.
PROPOSED ADDITION TO THE ARMY.
The glorious exploit performed by certain gallant officers on the
occasion of the late famous retreat from Epsom, is well known. This
brilliant piece of service ought to be commemorated. Two modes
present themselves to Mr. Punch, whereby an object so nearly affecting
the honour of Her Majesty's army might be accomplished. One is the
addition to each of the regiments whereunto the heroes belong of an
Egg Division. The other, and perhaps the more eligible, is the esta-
blishment of a separate corps, into which all those officers shall be
drafted, and which shall be distinguished by the title of the —th
Regiment of Guards (Black). Such a troop would be admirably calcu-
lated for foreign service, for more reasons than one; but that one is,
that by valour such as theirs alone could we expect our enemies ever
to be brought completely under the yolk.
" THE VOICE OF THE CHARMER."
That great men rule the earth from their graves is an acknowledged
truth. George Robins still speaks through Dell, of Brighton. For ,
Dell informs us, through the Times, that on him—
" Devolves the pleasure of letting one of the most desirable shops, with dwelling- f
house attached, in the North Street of the capital of the south of England, euphoniously
named Brighthelmstone, but more commonly known as Brighton."
The pleasure of letting a shop must be intense ; but with " a dwelling-
house attached," the delight quickens into perfect bliss !
" The proprietor retires, after an industrious and prosperous career, to that retire-
ment classically termed otium cum dignitate."
Persons desirous of communicating with the late proprietor must
therefore address him in his retirement. Why did not Dell append—
" Direct to--Esq., Otium Cum Dignitate." Truth has changed
her well for the ink-stand of a house-agent.
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
AN ILLUSTRIOUS
FOREIGNER.
A foreigner of dis-
tinction has arrived
among us; not, indeed,
for a selfish personal
purpose to see the Ex-
hibition; but for the
more benevolent and
disinterested object of
becoming an Exhibi-
tion himseK We al-
lude to the Uran Utan
—(the old Ourang
Outang of our child-
hood—the Wild Man
of the Woods of our
boyhood's small Buf-
fon)—at present hold-
ing his levee at the
Zoological Gardens.
_ He is the last "great
hit" of the season,
and, if set free in the
frounds, would, no
oubt, have "aprodi-
gious run." It is said
that more than one
theatrical manager has
gazed upon the illus-
trious stranger with
contemplative, specu-
lative eye, as though
yearning to snatch him
into large type in a
play-bill; that more
than one dramatist, or
, obatist, has visited the
Uran Utan with a
desire of "measuring
aim " for a part, trans-
iting the native of
Borneo into the best
London gallery Eng-
lish. But the fellows
of the Zoological So-
ciety, not wishing to
degrade the ape to the
drama—with a delicate
regard to the animal's
feelings—have hither-
to stoutly resisted all
offers. The resolution does equal honour
to their heads, hearts, and pockets.
The Uran, on his departure for England,
was accompanied by that
" Honey-drop in cup of life,
A charming wife,"
who died, it is said, half-seas over. The
Uran, awhile disconsolate, is at the present
time in the best health and spirits; lying
upon his back, and " letting the world
slide." But then the Uran is in his boy-
hood : his forehead has the intellectual de-
velopment that marks his early years; a
development that becomes more purely
THE GREAT EXHIBITION.—THE DIVING-DRESS DEPARTMENT.
in the foreground is a troublesome boy (who has strayed from his
farty) and come suddenly upon the figure. he is hurrying away—fear
depicted on his countenance.
key TO TABLEAU.
1, Diving-Dress complete. 2, A Troublesome Boy.
3, 4, 5, 6, His Party.
animal as he grows to
the adult: even as a
sharp, sportive Har-
row-boy may altoge-
ther lose himself in
the future Member of
Parliament. Indeed,
it is said, that with the
Utan, the change is
already beginning. For
last week, upon being
shown a globe of glass,
the animal evinced
considerable disgust;
chattering at it, mak-
ing mouths, and by his
very expressive panto-
mime seeming to call
down all sorts of flint-
stones upon it.
The band of musie
that plays every Satur-
day in the Gardens,
has of late produced
feelings of great indig-
nation in the animal.
It is believed by his
keeper, that, if the
Uran had his own will,
he would not only de-
molish the musicians,
but bolt their instru-
ments.
This strange hatred
of all crystal develop-
ment, and intense dis-
gust of music in the
open air, are, however,
as the smallest foibles
in the animal when
taken with his gene-
ral good-nature; and,
moreover, with the
unceasing amusement
that he affords the Bri-
tish public.
It is reported—but
we give the story as
that of rumour merely
—that the Uran is
about to claim the
rights of naturalisa-
tion ; and thereupon
will, on the next disso-
lution, start for Parliament. Looking upon
the wide world from his cage, the Uran is
said to be a stanch Protectionist. It is said
that Mr. E-d has, in his own philan-
thropic way, offered to teach the stranger
the graces of language and the force of logic.
Blow Out for Fire.
It is very seldom that the devouring ele-
ment can get a bellyful. Abundant refresh-
ment is, however, provided for it in the Ex-
position, by means of Phillips's Eire Anni-
hilator, which operates upon its appetite as
such a regular damper, as, in a few minutes, to
render it unable to manage even a tank of tar.
PROPOSED ADDITION TO THE ARMY.
The glorious exploit performed by certain gallant officers on the
occasion of the late famous retreat from Epsom, is well known. This
brilliant piece of service ought to be commemorated. Two modes
present themselves to Mr. Punch, whereby an object so nearly affecting
the honour of Her Majesty's army might be accomplished. One is the
addition to each of the regiments whereunto the heroes belong of an
Egg Division. The other, and perhaps the more eligible, is the esta-
blishment of a separate corps, into which all those officers shall be
drafted, and which shall be distinguished by the title of the —th
Regiment of Guards (Black). Such a troop would be admirably calcu-
lated for foreign service, for more reasons than one; but that one is,
that by valour such as theirs alone could we expect our enemies ever
to be brought completely under the yolk.
" THE VOICE OF THE CHARMER."
That great men rule the earth from their graves is an acknowledged
truth. George Robins still speaks through Dell, of Brighton. For ,
Dell informs us, through the Times, that on him—
" Devolves the pleasure of letting one of the most desirable shops, with dwelling- f
house attached, in the North Street of the capital of the south of England, euphoniously
named Brighthelmstone, but more commonly known as Brighton."
The pleasure of letting a shop must be intense ; but with " a dwelling-
house attached," the delight quickens into perfect bliss !
" The proprietor retires, after an industrious and prosperous career, to that retire-
ment classically termed otium cum dignitate."
Persons desirous of communicating with the late proprietor must
therefore address him in his retirement. Why did not Dell append—
" Direct to--Esq., Otium Cum Dignitate." Truth has changed
her well for the ink-stand of a house-agent.