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August 29, 1863
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PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
[August 29, 1863
“MAN NEVER IS, BUT ALWAYS TO BE BLEST.”
Paterfamilias. “ Ah! Julia, married life need have some pleasure, for it has its anxieties. Look at ourselves ? Here have ice been arvxiously
considering for this last hour what we shall have for Dinner to-morrow
A BILL OP HEALTH.
Mr. Leigh Murray is one of the very best of our few good actors,
and the stage is a loser by the unfrequency of 1)is appearance. His
health has not been good, and we are doubly glad, for his own sake and
inr that ol his art, to see that he has resumed his engagements. He
dresses, walks, and speaks like a gentleman, and acts with a full com-
prehension of his author, and an earnest intention of making his author
comprehended. And in the more elevated drama, Mr. Leigh Murray
shows that he has loftier gifts. Mr. Punch is happy to have an oppor-
tunity of saying this. Having said it, he begs to remark upon a novelty
which Mr. Murray’s manager has introduced into the play-bills.
These interesting documents announce that Mr. Leigh Murray will
appear “ having recovered from an attack of Rheumatic Gout.” It is
ad matter of taste, and some persons may enjoy a comedy the more
f rom knowing exactly what has been the matter with a leading per-
former, but on the whole we almost think that “indisposition,” or
“ illness,” would have been enough, without such very decided realism.
Suppose this fashion of letting the audience into the entire confidence
of the performers were to prevail, what a cheerful play-bill we might
have, especially in an influenza season. We should read that—
THIS EVENING WILL BE PERFORMED
OTHELLO,
OR THE STRAWBERRY SPOTTED HANDKERCHIEF.
BY W. SHAKSPEARE.
Othe-llo (who has obligingly recovered from the chicken-pox) . . Mr. Bellowmore.
Iago (being his first appearance since he was operated upon for his
corns).. . Mr. Growley.
Cabbio (having been cured of a bleeding at the nose) . . . Mr. Spoons.
Roderigo (second time since his vaccination) . . . . . Mr. Wopshott.
Brabantio (his re-appearance after the excision of his uvula and
the stoppage of his wisdom tooth) ...... Mr. Bonassus.
Montano (convalescent after neuralgia in the calves of his legs) . Mr. Owler.
Desbemona (a great deal better than could be expected. N. B. Baby
perfectly well).. Mrs. Rabbits.
Emilia (who has kindly consented to appear, though a martyr to
sciatica and hysterics) . . . . Mrs» On.'CKrinnsT.
This sort of thing would certainly give the audience a personal interest
in the performer, and the latter would be curiously watched to see whether
any signs of the late indisposition could be detected. So far, that sym-
pathy would be created which aids the electric effect of art; but, outke
whole, we think that the afflictions of our favourite artists had better
continue to be vested in the graceful indefiniteuess of a doctor’s certifi-
cate, and we beg to add that we should not have taken any notice of the
little eccentricity on the part of the Strand management, if it had not
enabled Mr. Punch to apprise Leigh Murray that, he, P., is exceedingly
glad to see him, L. M., again at his work. Good actors are not so
plentiful in these days that we can spare a very good one.
A GORILLA AT RAMSGATE.
Mr. Punch regrets to observe that while Madame du Chaillh, wife
of the brave traveller and Gorilla-slayer, was bathing the other day at
Ramsgate, she was assaulted by a loathsome creature which the Magis-
trates fined £20, believing that it was a man, called John Benson, a
bag-mau, with a wife and children. Magistrates are not, celebrated for
wisdom, and these Ramsgate beaks may be excused for not perceiving
that the beast was a gorilla; wishing to avenge its slain friends. Brave
M. du Chaillu has departed on another exploring tour, and though
when he bears the news he will feel, as a husband should, in regard to
the annoyance to his wife, lie will be pleased that the Ramsgate Magis-
trates, though in a blundering manner, sought to avenge the inhospitable
assault. He will laugh to see that they fined the brutal gorilla, instead
of tying it up to a post and flogging it soundly. It must be watched,
however, and at the first demonstration of inclination to renew such an
outrage, it had better be sent to Professor Owen, and for safety’s
sake, the skin, which can easily be removed with a good horsewhip, had
better go by separate conveyance.
Natural History a. la FranQaise.—\j$, Professeur Polichinelle’s
opinion is that the Cat is the first, animal in creation. He bases his con-
viction upon the fact that Puss is decidedly “ Tout ce qu'il y a tie mew”
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
[August 29, 1863
“MAN NEVER IS, BUT ALWAYS TO BE BLEST.”
Paterfamilias. “ Ah! Julia, married life need have some pleasure, for it has its anxieties. Look at ourselves ? Here have ice been arvxiously
considering for this last hour what we shall have for Dinner to-morrow
A BILL OP HEALTH.
Mr. Leigh Murray is one of the very best of our few good actors,
and the stage is a loser by the unfrequency of 1)is appearance. His
health has not been good, and we are doubly glad, for his own sake and
inr that ol his art, to see that he has resumed his engagements. He
dresses, walks, and speaks like a gentleman, and acts with a full com-
prehension of his author, and an earnest intention of making his author
comprehended. And in the more elevated drama, Mr. Leigh Murray
shows that he has loftier gifts. Mr. Punch is happy to have an oppor-
tunity of saying this. Having said it, he begs to remark upon a novelty
which Mr. Murray’s manager has introduced into the play-bills.
These interesting documents announce that Mr. Leigh Murray will
appear “ having recovered from an attack of Rheumatic Gout.” It is
ad matter of taste, and some persons may enjoy a comedy the more
f rom knowing exactly what has been the matter with a leading per-
former, but on the whole we almost think that “indisposition,” or
“ illness,” would have been enough, without such very decided realism.
Suppose this fashion of letting the audience into the entire confidence
of the performers were to prevail, what a cheerful play-bill we might
have, especially in an influenza season. We should read that—
THIS EVENING WILL BE PERFORMED
OTHELLO,
OR THE STRAWBERRY SPOTTED HANDKERCHIEF.
BY W. SHAKSPEARE.
Othe-llo (who has obligingly recovered from the chicken-pox) . . Mr. Bellowmore.
Iago (being his first appearance since he was operated upon for his
corns).. . Mr. Growley.
Cabbio (having been cured of a bleeding at the nose) . . . Mr. Spoons.
Roderigo (second time since his vaccination) . . . . . Mr. Wopshott.
Brabantio (his re-appearance after the excision of his uvula and
the stoppage of his wisdom tooth) ...... Mr. Bonassus.
Montano (convalescent after neuralgia in the calves of his legs) . Mr. Owler.
Desbemona (a great deal better than could be expected. N. B. Baby
perfectly well).. Mrs. Rabbits.
Emilia (who has kindly consented to appear, though a martyr to
sciatica and hysterics) . . . . Mrs» On.'CKrinnsT.
This sort of thing would certainly give the audience a personal interest
in the performer, and the latter would be curiously watched to see whether
any signs of the late indisposition could be detected. So far, that sym-
pathy would be created which aids the electric effect of art; but, outke
whole, we think that the afflictions of our favourite artists had better
continue to be vested in the graceful indefiniteuess of a doctor’s certifi-
cate, and we beg to add that we should not have taken any notice of the
little eccentricity on the part of the Strand management, if it had not
enabled Mr. Punch to apprise Leigh Murray that, he, P., is exceedingly
glad to see him, L. M., again at his work. Good actors are not so
plentiful in these days that we can spare a very good one.
A GORILLA AT RAMSGATE.
Mr. Punch regrets to observe that while Madame du Chaillh, wife
of the brave traveller and Gorilla-slayer, was bathing the other day at
Ramsgate, she was assaulted by a loathsome creature which the Magis-
trates fined £20, believing that it was a man, called John Benson, a
bag-mau, with a wife and children. Magistrates are not, celebrated for
wisdom, and these Ramsgate beaks may be excused for not perceiving
that the beast was a gorilla; wishing to avenge its slain friends. Brave
M. du Chaillu has departed on another exploring tour, and though
when he bears the news he will feel, as a husband should, in regard to
the annoyance to his wife, lie will be pleased that the Ramsgate Magis-
trates, though in a blundering manner, sought to avenge the inhospitable
assault. He will laugh to see that they fined the brutal gorilla, instead
of tying it up to a post and flogging it soundly. It must be watched,
however, and at the first demonstration of inclination to renew such an
outrage, it had better be sent to Professor Owen, and for safety’s
sake, the skin, which can easily be removed with a good horsewhip, had
better go by separate conveyance.
Natural History a. la FranQaise.—\j$, Professeur Polichinelle’s
opinion is that the Cat is the first, animal in creation. He bases his con-
viction upon the fact that Puss is decidedly “ Tout ce qu'il y a tie mew”