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Volume XXVI
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PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
139
THE BEARD . MOVEMENT.—GAMMONING A GENT.
Little Gent. “ Ow much ? ”
Cabby. “Well! I’d rather leave it to you, Sir! All what we boor Hansoms is to lo when all you Qeeiceks js
GONE ABROAD, GOODNESS KNOWS.”
MIND YOUR ANTECEDENTS.
We frequently hear of the neglect of their antecedents by certain
politicians; but, considering how little worth remembering such ante-
cedents often are, we may pardon a great deal of political oblivion.
An indifference to one’s antecedents in grammar is a 1’ar more serious
offence, and indeed we have recently been much shocked by a rather
startling announcement in a shop at the West End, where we are told
“ The stock is being sold off in consequence of the death of one of the Fikh
with the concurrence of the Subviving Partners.”
We are, of course, fully aware that the respectable house to which
we allude has had no hand in the melancholy event which has been the
signal lor a “ selling off; ” but a disregard to the rules of grammar has
led to the construction of a sentence which might bear a construction
of a very alarming nature. It would appear that “ the death of one of
the firm” had taken place “with the concurrence of the surviving
partners,” who are grammatically made accessaries before the fact, with
which, morally and physically, they have not had the remotest
connection.
In another instance of disregard to antecedents, we find a person
advertising- himself as an “ agent for Farina’s Eau de Cologne,”
which, he says, is to he had of himself, “John Hall, Importer oe
Live Bears at 15.?. the case of Six, or 2s. 6d. per bottle.” The im-
portation of Live Bears is, of itself, a rather eccentric occupation; but
the intimation that they are to be had “at fifteen shillings the case of
six ” gives the finishing touch to an announcement that scarcely comes
within the range of bare possibility. Whether any customer is likely to
be found for half-a-dozen bears is doubtful, and even if the public could
be offered the temptation of a “ single bear at the wholesale price,” we
do not think there are many who would be induced to greet with open
arms so strange a bargain. We maybe told the tradesman meant to
imply that he sells his Eau de Cologne “ at 15s. the case of six; ” but
that is not the case according to his very ungrammatical advertisement.
THE LINE OLD RUSSIAN GENTLEMAN.
I ’ll sing you a novel song, made by a rare old pate.
Of a fine old Russian Gentleman who governed a large state.
And who kept down all his subjects at a furious old rate.
With the fine old despot’s practices too shocking to relate;
Like a savage old Barbarian all of the olden time.
His outward man was often dressed in artful smiles and bows ;
And with “parole de gentleman” and very specious vows.
Did this Imperial hypocrite—as all the world allows—
Humbug the English Government, and no suspicions rouse.
Like a rare old Barbarian all of the olden time.
Where fierce Siberia’s frost and snow, the boldest might appal.
He hurried off by thousands those who at their country’s call
Tried to preserve her liberties from his despotic thrall;
A or did he favour rank or wealth, but banished great and small.
Like a great old Barbarian, ail of the olden time.
But tyranny, though strong, must fall. If happened, by the by.
This Russian on a neighbour’s land, had cast a longing eye.
And said to England, “ Here’s a man that’s sick, and soon musi
die!
Some one will get his property, so why not yon and IP”
Like a rare old Barbarian, all of the olden time.
Now surely nothing less of this can anyhow be made.
Than right down robbery, which is a verv wicked trade;
And though by England and by France the spoiler’s hand is stay’d,
Tis by old Nicholas himself the bills must all be paid.
By this rare old Russian Gentleman—blot on the present time.
The Asiatic Mystery Solved at Last.—“I have some modesty.”
—Disuaeli’s own solution.
139
THE BEARD . MOVEMENT.—GAMMONING A GENT.
Little Gent. “ Ow much ? ”
Cabby. “Well! I’d rather leave it to you, Sir! All what we boor Hansoms is to lo when all you Qeeiceks js
GONE ABROAD, GOODNESS KNOWS.”
MIND YOUR ANTECEDENTS.
We frequently hear of the neglect of their antecedents by certain
politicians; but, considering how little worth remembering such ante-
cedents often are, we may pardon a great deal of political oblivion.
An indifference to one’s antecedents in grammar is a 1’ar more serious
offence, and indeed we have recently been much shocked by a rather
startling announcement in a shop at the West End, where we are told
“ The stock is being sold off in consequence of the death of one of the Fikh
with the concurrence of the Subviving Partners.”
We are, of course, fully aware that the respectable house to which
we allude has had no hand in the melancholy event which has been the
signal lor a “ selling off; ” but a disregard to the rules of grammar has
led to the construction of a sentence which might bear a construction
of a very alarming nature. It would appear that “ the death of one of
the firm” had taken place “with the concurrence of the surviving
partners,” who are grammatically made accessaries before the fact, with
which, morally and physically, they have not had the remotest
connection.
In another instance of disregard to antecedents, we find a person
advertising- himself as an “ agent for Farina’s Eau de Cologne,”
which, he says, is to he had of himself, “John Hall, Importer oe
Live Bears at 15.?. the case of Six, or 2s. 6d. per bottle.” The im-
portation of Live Bears is, of itself, a rather eccentric occupation; but
the intimation that they are to be had “at fifteen shillings the case of
six ” gives the finishing touch to an announcement that scarcely comes
within the range of bare possibility. Whether any customer is likely to
be found for half-a-dozen bears is doubtful, and even if the public could
be offered the temptation of a “ single bear at the wholesale price,” we
do not think there are many who would be induced to greet with open
arms so strange a bargain. We maybe told the tradesman meant to
imply that he sells his Eau de Cologne “ at 15s. the case of six; ” but
that is not the case according to his very ungrammatical advertisement.
THE LINE OLD RUSSIAN GENTLEMAN.
I ’ll sing you a novel song, made by a rare old pate.
Of a fine old Russian Gentleman who governed a large state.
And who kept down all his subjects at a furious old rate.
With the fine old despot’s practices too shocking to relate;
Like a savage old Barbarian all of the olden time.
His outward man was often dressed in artful smiles and bows ;
And with “parole de gentleman” and very specious vows.
Did this Imperial hypocrite—as all the world allows—
Humbug the English Government, and no suspicions rouse.
Like a rare old Barbarian all of the olden time.
Where fierce Siberia’s frost and snow, the boldest might appal.
He hurried off by thousands those who at their country’s call
Tried to preserve her liberties from his despotic thrall;
A or did he favour rank or wealth, but banished great and small.
Like a great old Barbarian, ail of the olden time.
But tyranny, though strong, must fall. If happened, by the by.
This Russian on a neighbour’s land, had cast a longing eye.
And said to England, “ Here’s a man that’s sick, and soon musi
die!
Some one will get his property, so why not yon and IP”
Like a rare old Barbarian, all of the olden time.
Now surely nothing less of this can anyhow be made.
Than right down robbery, which is a verv wicked trade;
And though by England and by France the spoiler’s hand is stay’d,
Tis by old Nicholas himself the bills must all be paid.
By this rare old Russian Gentleman—blot on the present time.
The Asiatic Mystery Solved at Last.—“I have some modesty.”
—Disuaeli’s own solution.