DOI Heft:
November 2, 1889
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November 2, 1889.]
207
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
and at ’em.! ’ ” The graphic style of the
great Historian here quoted from is singu-
larly akin to that—in another medium—of
the illustrious Historicus, R.A., as displayed
in this imposing picture.
Sir Historicus has seized, for the purposes
of his chef d’ceuvre of historical art, upon
the exact moment when the Commander-
in-Chief, having murmured to himself,
“Night, or Labottchere ! ” and shut up his
umbrella—we mean telescope (mixed historic
reminiscences connected with an incident in
the career of another great Commander-in-
Chief have here a little muddled our critical
mind)—having, we say, just shut up his tele-
scope, has reopened that glass in order to
take a final survey of the field. He sees the
enemy under the leadership of F.M. Lord
Salisbury, and Generals Arthur Balfour,
G o,sen ex, and Smith, making a gallant but
final stand against his own forces. The flower
of his troops, the pick of his guards, are
lying down behind him, hidden by slightly
rising ground, in which somewhat uneasy
position they have for some time been
awaiting with cramped limbs, but eager
hearts, indomitable patience, and invincible
resolution, the expected word of command,
which welcome signal, the Commander-in-
Chief, motioning them with his left hand to
keep still, and, in the words of Brer Rabbit,
“lay low” yet a little longer, has not yet
given, hut appears upon the point of uttering.
This Grand Historical Picture will doubtless
he the cynosure of all eyes during the Season,
and will increase the already high reputa-
tion, as a painter of what may perhaps be
called “ Sensational Historic Scenes,” of
Sir W. Historicus Artcourt, R.A.
LYCEUM PIT.
{To the CrowdecL-out, and those waiting for their
Turn for Admission.)
Scene from New Piece, “ Victorian ! ”
at the Lyceum.
Mr. Henry Irving as Robei t Wangle.
Expiring Pittite. “ Crushed ! but unconquered ! ”
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
The Manager of the Lyceum Theatre,
whose fatherly attitude in relation to the
patrons of the Artistic Establishment over
which he presides is well known, and who,
from beyond the footlights, is ever stretching
out loving arms to greet, rather as very dear
'* DECEIVERS EVER.”
Goldsmith. “Would you like any Name or Motto engraved on it, Sir?”
Customer (who had chosen an Engagement Ring). “ Ye—yes—um—‘ Augustus to Irene.’
And—ah—loo’ here—don’t—ah—cut ‘ Irene ’ very deep ! ! ”
brothers, than as the casual acquaintances of a mere passing evening’s entertainment, the
audiences who nightly throng his Auditorium, having heard with a chagrin that has moved
him profoundly, that that portion of them who visit the Pit experience much difficulty in
gaining admission, and have to wait, he has been informed, when not robust, and of sufficient
stamina to endure the prolonged struggle, sometimes days before they are able to secure a
place, wishes it to he known that, to provide for their necessities, he has secured several
houses in the immediate neighbourhood of the Theatre, which he is having with all possible
speed thrown into one large and Commodious Establishment, which he hopes, in a few days,
to open for their use, as a “Non-Bookers’ Family Hotel and Boarding-house.” Every
modern contrivance and convenience, including billiard-tables, a swimming-bath, a resident
dentist, and all other recognised Club comforts, that cannot fail to render it attractive to
his patrons, who are waiting their turn for admission to the Pit, have been lavishly provided
regardless of cost. Arrangements will be made with families ; and, to meet the case of
parents bringing their children, an educational prospectus is being prepared, for further
particulars concerning which application may be made to the Secretary. A small nominal
fee will he charged for stamps and boot-cleaning.
207
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
and at ’em.! ’ ” The graphic style of the
great Historian here quoted from is singu-
larly akin to that—in another medium—of
the illustrious Historicus, R.A., as displayed
in this imposing picture.
Sir Historicus has seized, for the purposes
of his chef d’ceuvre of historical art, upon
the exact moment when the Commander-
in-Chief, having murmured to himself,
“Night, or Labottchere ! ” and shut up his
umbrella—we mean telescope (mixed historic
reminiscences connected with an incident in
the career of another great Commander-in-
Chief have here a little muddled our critical
mind)—having, we say, just shut up his tele-
scope, has reopened that glass in order to
take a final survey of the field. He sees the
enemy under the leadership of F.M. Lord
Salisbury, and Generals Arthur Balfour,
G o,sen ex, and Smith, making a gallant but
final stand against his own forces. The flower
of his troops, the pick of his guards, are
lying down behind him, hidden by slightly
rising ground, in which somewhat uneasy
position they have for some time been
awaiting with cramped limbs, but eager
hearts, indomitable patience, and invincible
resolution, the expected word of command,
which welcome signal, the Commander-in-
Chief, motioning them with his left hand to
keep still, and, in the words of Brer Rabbit,
“lay low” yet a little longer, has not yet
given, hut appears upon the point of uttering.
This Grand Historical Picture will doubtless
he the cynosure of all eyes during the Season,
and will increase the already high reputa-
tion, as a painter of what may perhaps be
called “ Sensational Historic Scenes,” of
Sir W. Historicus Artcourt, R.A.
LYCEUM PIT.
{To the CrowdecL-out, and those waiting for their
Turn for Admission.)
Scene from New Piece, “ Victorian ! ”
at the Lyceum.
Mr. Henry Irving as Robei t Wangle.
Expiring Pittite. “ Crushed ! but unconquered ! ”
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
The Manager of the Lyceum Theatre,
whose fatherly attitude in relation to the
patrons of the Artistic Establishment over
which he presides is well known, and who,
from beyond the footlights, is ever stretching
out loving arms to greet, rather as very dear
'* DECEIVERS EVER.”
Goldsmith. “Would you like any Name or Motto engraved on it, Sir?”
Customer (who had chosen an Engagement Ring). “ Ye—yes—um—‘ Augustus to Irene.’
And—ah—loo’ here—don’t—ah—cut ‘ Irene ’ very deep ! ! ”
brothers, than as the casual acquaintances of a mere passing evening’s entertainment, the
audiences who nightly throng his Auditorium, having heard with a chagrin that has moved
him profoundly, that that portion of them who visit the Pit experience much difficulty in
gaining admission, and have to wait, he has been informed, when not robust, and of sufficient
stamina to endure the prolonged struggle, sometimes days before they are able to secure a
place, wishes it to he known that, to provide for their necessities, he has secured several
houses in the immediate neighbourhood of the Theatre, which he is having with all possible
speed thrown into one large and Commodious Establishment, which he hopes, in a few days,
to open for their use, as a “Non-Bookers’ Family Hotel and Boarding-house.” Every
modern contrivance and convenience, including billiard-tables, a swimming-bath, a resident
dentist, and all other recognised Club comforts, that cannot fail to render it attractive to
his patrons, who are waiting their turn for admission to the Pit, have been lavishly provided
regardless of cost. Arrangements will be made with families ; and, to meet the case of
parents bringing their children, an educational prospectus is being prepared, for further
particulars concerning which application may be made to the Secretary. A small nominal
fee will he charged for stamps and boot-cleaning.