DOI issue:
July to December, 1852
DOI Page / Citation link:https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.16610#0018
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PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
or each other's shoulders, without much molestation. They did not go about masquerading in the
interest of a Foreign Power. They had only one objectionable point in common with the Oratorians and
Passionists—a slight tendency to squalor, easily to be corrected by occasional recourse to soap and water.
He {Mr. Punch) should nevertheless think it might be well for them to keep out of the way of their
black friends, lest such company should attract the attention of the police.
Signor Smitherini stated that his performances, as Illusionist and Wizard, were sometimes
accompanied by cymbals, which he understood was forbid in the Proclamation; was that true ?
Mr. Punch explained the difference between the musical instruments alluded to by the Signor, and
the prohibited symbols. The Signor's vocation was in small jeopardy. Though the parties aimed at in
the Proclamation were famous for their illusions, they could not properly be termed conjurors. He
{Mr. Punch) perhaps, however, might recommend Signor Smitherini to call himself, in plain English,
Mr. Slithers. Signor was a foreign title, and might suggest that the bearer of it was a Jesuit in
disguise. This would be unlikely; and probably Mr. Smithers might repair to Court—or Alley—
without getting himself into any serious scrape, although he should put on his most remarkable
Wizard's dress, and announce himself as not only Signor, but Monsignore.
The deputation then withdrew, followed by the boy, and a number of other boys.
Policeman. "Now then, you must Go away from Here; or else-"
British Mountebank. " Bother them Foreigners ! To go Bringing the Peelers lown just
as we was doing sich good business ! " •
RELIGION FOR THE HIGHER CIRCLES.
An advertisement in the Times apprises us of the fact that there is a society established, having for its
excessively genteel purpose, the conversion of the higher circles. An article has been prepared by a
tract society, which is strongly recommended for fashionable use; and which, of course, is not
intended for the mere vulgar votaries of Christianity. We have not met with any of the publications
in question, our office being possibly too far east for the elegant efforts of the religious exquisites,
whose labours are no doubt bounded on the east by Pall Mall, on the south by Spring Gardens, on the
north by Grosvenor Square, and on the west by the limits of B.-lgravia.
We always had an idea that religion knew no distinction of ranks; we know that Christianity
repudiates anything like class divisions among its own followers, as far as religion is concerned; but
there appears to be a fashionable sect which, refusing to hear of pious parvenus, looks upon"eiect"
and " select" as synonymous. We shall not be surprised at any affectation or absurdity in the much
abused name of religion after this, nor should we be astonished at finding announcements of a
The evangekque, or a soiree serieuse, or a devotional dinner-party among the " fashionable arrange-
ments," and " further arrangements" of our Jenkinsonian contemporaries.
Of all the cant to which the fashionable affectation of " seriousness" has given rise, we know of none
more offensive than that which professes to prepare a religion expressly for the use of the " higher
circles" and those frequenting places of " fashionable resort." We suppose religion—of this kind-
will be expected to leave town for some "fashionable watering-place" at the ordinary period, and
must by no means be seen in London when the season is over. We shall be having a monthly publi-
cation of the Modes Religieuses, or Pious Fashions, in which we may expeet the revival of the Bishop's
sleeves, and for those who are fond of wearing something religious, as a cloak, the restoration of the
Cardinal. _
Senile Acuteness.—An old gentleman hearing his youthful nephew, a little boy who is versed in
geology, talking about the " Earth's crust," inquired whether he was speaking of the outside of a dirt-pie ?
JUST THE TERM FOR IT.
The French do not take an oath,
they^ only lend it. Their term is,
"prefer serment." This practice of
lending is extremely convenient. The
oath is "lent" for a certain period,
and then when the person is tired of
the loan, he calls for it back again.
It was never given, and, accordingly,
is still the property of the person who
"lent" it, for him to do with it what-
ever he likes. Or else it shares the fate
of all things that are lent, and nothing
is ever seen or heard of it afterwards.
It is as good as lost. This has been
the fate of all oaths in France, through
its various eras of monarchy, repub-
licanism, empire, and provisional go-
vernments ; and we do not mind
making a wager, anywhere but at a
betting-office, that it will be the fate
again of all the oaths tnat have been
"lent" to Louis Napoleon. It
would not be a bad sign for him to
write over the door of the despotic
pawnshop, which he has opened on
the plan of his Uncle: " Oaths
Lent."
A Flaw in the Indictment.
The House of Commons may fairly
be complained of for not assembling
in sufficient numbers to proceed with
business, on some recent occasions.
In drawing an indictment against the
Members, one of the principal counts
would be—the Count-out.
MALMESBURF'S NEW POLICEMAN.
Advice to "our own Corre-
spondent." — Tell the truth, and
shame the—President.
A Grain the Protectionist
Farmer is dreadfully in Want
of.—A Grain of Sense.
" French Patience "—Louas Na-
poleon waiting for the Empire.
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
or each other's shoulders, without much molestation. They did not go about masquerading in the
interest of a Foreign Power. They had only one objectionable point in common with the Oratorians and
Passionists—a slight tendency to squalor, easily to be corrected by occasional recourse to soap and water.
He {Mr. Punch) should nevertheless think it might be well for them to keep out of the way of their
black friends, lest such company should attract the attention of the police.
Signor Smitherini stated that his performances, as Illusionist and Wizard, were sometimes
accompanied by cymbals, which he understood was forbid in the Proclamation; was that true ?
Mr. Punch explained the difference between the musical instruments alluded to by the Signor, and
the prohibited symbols. The Signor's vocation was in small jeopardy. Though the parties aimed at in
the Proclamation were famous for their illusions, they could not properly be termed conjurors. He
{Mr. Punch) perhaps, however, might recommend Signor Smitherini to call himself, in plain English,
Mr. Slithers. Signor was a foreign title, and might suggest that the bearer of it was a Jesuit in
disguise. This would be unlikely; and probably Mr. Smithers might repair to Court—or Alley—
without getting himself into any serious scrape, although he should put on his most remarkable
Wizard's dress, and announce himself as not only Signor, but Monsignore.
The deputation then withdrew, followed by the boy, and a number of other boys.
Policeman. "Now then, you must Go away from Here; or else-"
British Mountebank. " Bother them Foreigners ! To go Bringing the Peelers lown just
as we was doing sich good business ! " •
RELIGION FOR THE HIGHER CIRCLES.
An advertisement in the Times apprises us of the fact that there is a society established, having for its
excessively genteel purpose, the conversion of the higher circles. An article has been prepared by a
tract society, which is strongly recommended for fashionable use; and which, of course, is not
intended for the mere vulgar votaries of Christianity. We have not met with any of the publications
in question, our office being possibly too far east for the elegant efforts of the religious exquisites,
whose labours are no doubt bounded on the east by Pall Mall, on the south by Spring Gardens, on the
north by Grosvenor Square, and on the west by the limits of B.-lgravia.
We always had an idea that religion knew no distinction of ranks; we know that Christianity
repudiates anything like class divisions among its own followers, as far as religion is concerned; but
there appears to be a fashionable sect which, refusing to hear of pious parvenus, looks upon"eiect"
and " select" as synonymous. We shall not be surprised at any affectation or absurdity in the much
abused name of religion after this, nor should we be astonished at finding announcements of a
The evangekque, or a soiree serieuse, or a devotional dinner-party among the " fashionable arrange-
ments," and " further arrangements" of our Jenkinsonian contemporaries.
Of all the cant to which the fashionable affectation of " seriousness" has given rise, we know of none
more offensive than that which professes to prepare a religion expressly for the use of the " higher
circles" and those frequenting places of " fashionable resort." We suppose religion—of this kind-
will be expected to leave town for some "fashionable watering-place" at the ordinary period, and
must by no means be seen in London when the season is over. We shall be having a monthly publi-
cation of the Modes Religieuses, or Pious Fashions, in which we may expeet the revival of the Bishop's
sleeves, and for those who are fond of wearing something religious, as a cloak, the restoration of the
Cardinal. _
Senile Acuteness.—An old gentleman hearing his youthful nephew, a little boy who is versed in
geology, talking about the " Earth's crust," inquired whether he was speaking of the outside of a dirt-pie ?
JUST THE TERM FOR IT.
The French do not take an oath,
they^ only lend it. Their term is,
"prefer serment." This practice of
lending is extremely convenient. The
oath is "lent" for a certain period,
and then when the person is tired of
the loan, he calls for it back again.
It was never given, and, accordingly,
is still the property of the person who
"lent" it, for him to do with it what-
ever he likes. Or else it shares the fate
of all things that are lent, and nothing
is ever seen or heard of it afterwards.
It is as good as lost. This has been
the fate of all oaths in France, through
its various eras of monarchy, repub-
licanism, empire, and provisional go-
vernments ; and we do not mind
making a wager, anywhere but at a
betting-office, that it will be the fate
again of all the oaths tnat have been
"lent" to Louis Napoleon. It
would not be a bad sign for him to
write over the door of the despotic
pawnshop, which he has opened on
the plan of his Uncle: " Oaths
Lent."
A Flaw in the Indictment.
The House of Commons may fairly
be complained of for not assembling
in sufficient numbers to proceed with
business, on some recent occasions.
In drawing an indictment against the
Members, one of the principal counts
would be—the Count-out.
MALMESBURF'S NEW POLICEMAN.
Advice to "our own Corre-
spondent." — Tell the truth, and
shame the—President.
A Grain the Protectionist
Farmer is dreadfully in Want
of.—A Grain of Sense.
" French Patience "—Louas Na-
poleon waiting for the Empire.