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OLDG£NT."ANbPmY WHOISYOUR FRIEND WITH THE COFFEE POT?" .S'/M/iaSoV'.

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Stout Party {who suffers much fro7V heat and fias ini atteivpted tocqnceal himself ). Oh.Tbelieve we are eng/

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/I LATE ARRIVAL.

1 NO, SIR! MISSUS-S FArxY EALL, SIR. WERE LAST TOOSDAV SIR."

SNUFFED OUT.

MY EYE, TOMMY 1 IF ERE AINT THE SCOTCHMAN HOUT CF THE SNUFF SHOP A TAI-.IN' A V.'ALK."

yohn Lcccli s PichiJ-cs of Life and Character,

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THE TEST OF GALLANTRY. Conductor, "will any gznt be so qood as for to take this young ladv

IN HIS lap?"

ENCOURAGING. Old Gentleman, "i want some shaving soap, my good lad."

Boy. "YES, sir, HERE'S AN HARTICLE I CAN RECOMMEND. FOR I ALV.'AYS USE IT MYSELF'."

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TAKING IT COOLLY.

Old Gent, "now, th-:n. caoman, how much to th: strand?"

Cabman, "srx shillin!"

Old G^nt. "THAT'S TOO much "

Cabman, "well: what you please: its too hot to dcput: a:out trifles."

DID YOU EVER? Old Gentleman (pol.tctyi. "Oh, conductor] i shall feel greatly obliged

to you if you would proceed, for I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT IN THE STRAND, AND I AM AFRAID I SHALL BE TOO LATE."

Conductor (slamming (/is door;, "go on, jimi heres an old cove a

CUSSIN AND A SWEARING LIKE ANY THNKMI

From fhc Collection of ''Mr. Piiiichl' 1842 — 1864.

^VH/!7 IHEi SAID TO THEMSELVES.

Honourable Mr. Fitirile. "i wish that conceited ass. faddle, would goi"

Captain Faddle. "that stupid idiot, fiddle, never knows when he'S in the way:'

Rich Widow. "I shall be uncommonly glad when both of these simpletons take their departure,"

PROPRIETY.

persons represented, sarah-jane. matilda Si'oie — Canil'liii Tcr.L'ii.

Sarah-Jane. "OH! you 'orrid dreadful story! i didnt," Matilda, "you did now. for i see him, i see him kiss yer.

AND HERE HAVE I BIN ENGAGED TO TOMMY PRICE FOR YEARS, AND NEVER SO MUCH AS WALKED ARM-IN-ARM WITH HIM I"

A COURT DRESS.

"OH! JUST AINT PEOPLE PROUD WHAT HAVE GOT PAIRASOLES 1 "

John LcecJis Pictures of Life and Character.

A VALUABLE ANIMAL.

Gentleman (fond of doss). "Sagaoioug? oh, very: why. he never sees an old gentleman, but

HE PULLS OFF HIS HAT AND RUNS AWAY WITH IT. HE'LL FETCH A DUCK OFF A POND ; AND HE'S SUCH A NOTION OF TAKING CARZ OF HIMSELF THAT HE COSTS ME FULL A GUINEA A WEEK FOR THE LEGS OF MUTTON HE STEALS."

CRUEL! Snob. '"AVE A CIGAR. C0ACHEE7"

Swell Busman. 'NO, thak'kee— i only smoke

TOBACCER] "

FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE.

THE JOYS OF OCEAN.

Policeman, "hai thats the way you orink the deer when youre

SENT OF A HERRAIID?"

Genius, "and the right way too— aint it?"

Smith. "WELL, BROWN! THIS IS BETTER THAN BEING STEWED UP IN A RAILWAY! EH 7"

Bro.yn (faintly j. "OH-im-measuradly superior."

From /he Collection of ''Mr. Punchi' 1842 — 1864.

UNFEELING OBSERVATION. Vulgar Little Boy. "OH. look here, bill: here's a poor boy bin and had the

HINFLUENZA, AND NOW HE'S BROKE OUT ALL OVER BUTTONS AND RED STRIPES"

IN FOR IT.

■HALLO, SIR I ARE YOU AWARE YOU RE TRESPASSING THERE'?

THE CORRECT MODE OF RIDING IN ROTTEN ROW.

GALLOP AS HARD AS YOU CAN AMONGST THE LADIES. IT CREATES A SENSATION 1 1

John LeccJi s Pichtres of Life and Characier.

A HACK FOR THE DAY. St3ble-Keepsr (to little Osnt). "set to kicking, and thin ooLTro into a shop: did he. now? ah' he always was a hciit-arted 'oss"

SPORTING EXTRAORDINARY -THE OLD DOG POINTS CAPITALLY.

"I tell YER what it is, SAM! ir THIS FOOL OF A DOC IS OOINQ TO STAND STILL LIKE THIS HERE IN EVERY FIELD HE COMES TO, WE MAY AS

WELL SHUT UP SHOP, FOR WE SHAN'T FIND NO PARTRIOQES."

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl^ 1842— 1S64.

THE GREENWICH DINNER. -A CONVIVIAL MOMENT. Gentleman (under the influence of White Bait i. "well, old fella— reklect—preshent company dine here with me every Monday, Thursday, an-

SAT'DY— FRIDAY — NO— TOOSDAY. THURSDAY, AND SATDY— M;ND AN' DON' FORGET— I SAY— WHAT A GOOD FELLA YOU ARE— GREATEST 'STEEM AND REGARD FOR YOU, OLD FELLA": '

STRONG ASSERTION.

Omnibus Driver (^ddKising another). "YOu-re a pretty fellow, you are. you call yourself a man? why,

I'VE SEEN A BETTER MAN THAN YOU MADE OUT OF TEA-LEAVES 1"

loJiii Lecclis Pictures of Life and Character

ALARMING SYMPTOMS AFTER EATING BOILED BEEF AND COOSEBERR'' PIE.

Little Boy. "OH, lor, mar, i feel just exactly as if my jacket was

BUTTONED,"

VERY FINE FRUIT.

Newsp.^pel^ Boy (reads). "A gentleman in the n-e-i-g-h - neighbourhood OP has at the present time several enormous gooseberries in his

GARDEN, WHICH MEASURE TEN INCHES IN C-l-H-CIR C-U-M-CUM F-E-R-FER E-N-C-E- ENCE CIRCUMFERENCE. AND ARE OF THE A-S-AS ASTON ASTONISHING WEIGHT OF THREE HOUNCES HEACH '

H.s Friend ■'Oh. what whoppers' woulont i like a pinti"

A PHILOSOPHER. Harriet. "STi sti sti dear me, now. ive oroken my comb, and all my back

HAIR'S come down, WHAT WITH GRUSHINO. AND DRESSING. AND CURLING. AND ONE THING AND THE OTHER. WHAT A PLAQUE ONE'S HAIR IS TO DE SURE I"

YounK Fellow, "well. Harriet, we are all bothered with something, look at

us MEN; WE HAVE TO SHAVE EVERY MORNING. SUMMER AND WINTER T'

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MATERNAL SOLICITUDE

Mamma, ■■georginai georgina!" Georgina. "well. ma. how you do fidget one!"

Mamma. " shoulders, my love : shoulders i pray hold yourself up. YOU'RE stooping again dreadfully."

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From the Co I lee (ion of ''Mr. Pimehl' 1842—1864.

ALARMING OCCURRENCE. Chorus of Unprotected Females conductor; stop: conductor i omnibus-man i heres a gentleman had an accident and brok£ a jar of leeches,

AND THEY'RE ALL OVER THE OMNIBUS!"

FANCY PORTRAIT.

THE INDIVIDUAL WHO SENDS A FIFTY-POUND

NOTE FOR UNPAID INCOME-TAX TO THE

CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER.

VERY FINE TALKING!

• NOW, THEN, SIR, JUMP UP ON THE ROOF, AND LOOK SMABP, PUEASE, 6IR, HERE'S T'OTHER BUS A-COMINa"

John Leech's Pielures of Life and Characler.

HOW TO SUIT THE TASTE. Waiter. "Gent in no 4 likes a holder and a thinner wine, does he?

I WONDER HOW HELL LIKE THIS BIN?"

MAKING THE MOST OF IT.

^■^Sia^,. —

AN AFFAIR OF IMFORTANCE. Harriet. "OH! I'M SO olao you are come, blanche i ive been so perplexed i could

SCARCELY SLEEP ALL NIGHT."

fl/anc/ie. "wklli what is it. dear?"

Harriet, "why. i don't know whether to have my new merino frock violet or dark blue I"

A LONDON GENT ABROAD. Scene — .-/ Cafe in Paris. London Gent. "Garconoi tas de corfeei"

Garfon. •' BIEN, M'SIEU'— VOULO YOU LIKE TO SEE ZEE 'TIMES'?"

tondon Gent. " hang the feller i now, i wonder how the doose he

FOUND Out I WAS AN ENGLISHMAN I"

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From ihe Collection of ''Mr. PnncJil' 1842—1864.

ROMANCE AND REALITY. Beautiful Being rtvho is all soul). "How grand, how solemn, dear Frederick, this is: i really think the ocean is more beautiful under this ASPECT

THAN UNDER ANY OTHER!"

freclenck (who has about as much poetry in him as a Codfish ). -hm— ah! yes. peh-waps. by the way, blanche— there's a fella swimping, S'POSE we ask

HIM IF HE CAN GET US SOME PWAWNS FOR BWEAKFAST TO-MOWAW MORNING?"

SYMPTOMS OF WET WEATHER.

PITY THE SORROWS OF THE POOR POLICE.

Tom, "HOLLO, SAM. WHAT THE JUICE ARE YOU CARRYING OF?"

Sam. "'CLARISSA arlo.' for missis."

"LOR, SOOSAN: hows a feller to eat meat SUCH WEATHER AS THIS? NOW, A BIT O' PICKLEO salmon and COWCUMBER, or a lobster salad MIGHT DO."

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JoJui Leech's Piclures of Life and Character.

THE DERBY EPIDEMIC.

GENTLEMEN,

OWING TO SUDDEN AND VERY SEVERE INDISPOSITION. I REGRET TO SAY THAT I SHALL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE OFFICE TO-DAY. I HOPE, HOWEVER. TO BE ABLE TO RESUME MY DUTIES TO-MORROW.

I AM, GENTLEMEN.

YOURS VERY OBEDIENTLY.

PHILIP COX.

HOW TO GET RID OF A GRATIS PATIENT.

■SO YOU'VE TAKEN ALL YOUR STUFF, AND DON'T FEEL ANY BETTER, EH 7 WELL, THEN, WE MUST ALTER THE TREATMENT, YCU MUST GET YOUR HEAD SHAVED , AND IF YOU WILL CALL HERE TO-MOHROW ABOUT ELEVEN, MY PUPIL HERE WILL PUT A SETON IN THE BACK OF YOUR NECK.'

THE FISH DINNER.

A HIGHLAND GAME IN A LONDON STREET.

•■THE WHITEBAIT SEEM VERY LARGE, WAITER?" "YES, SIR; VERY FINE AT PRESENT, 3IR,"

PORTRAIT OF THE BOY WHO WON THE PRIZE FOR "PUTTING A STONE" THROUGH A WINDOW.

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842— 1864.

k QUIET WEED. Guard. "Some one been smoking, i think?" Passenger. 'What! smoking i that's very reprehensible perhaps it was the clerical gentleman who has just got out of the next

COMPARTMENT"

PRODIGIOUS! Schoolmistress, "you see. my love— if i puncture this india-rubber ball it

WILL COLLAPSE, DO YOU UNDERSTAND?"

Ch:ld. "OH, YES. I UNDERSTAND — IF YOU PRICK IT. IT WILL GO SQUASH."

BLESS THE BOY! Old Lady. "now. arthur. which will you have? some of this nice puddino, or

SOME JAM TART?"

Juvenile. "NO pastry, thank-ye, aunt, ct spoils ones wine so, i dont mind

A DEVILLED BISCUIT. THO'. BY-AND-BY, WITH MY CLARET."

lOld Lady turns all manner of colours.

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John LeecJis Picttires of Life and Character.

HOOKING AND EYEING. Ansel n3 (the Wife of his Bussum ). "well, edwin, if you can't

MAKE THE 'TH NGS,' AS YOU CALL THEM, MEET, YOU NEED NOT SWEAR SO. IT'S REALLY QUITE DREADFUL."

A GAY YOUNG FELLOW. Young Rapid. "YOU are quite sure this is the correct dress for a

YOUNG FELLOW OF THAT PERIOD. EH?"

Mr. Noses, "oh, perfectly correct, sir; and really looks splendid

ON YER.'"

"DE GUSTIBUS," &c., &c.

Snip. "THATS a sweet thino for a waistcoat, sir. a"nd would LOOIC uncommon well upon you, sir I"

JEALOUSY. Betrothed (who does not Odnce the Polkn) " i should like to punch

HIS HEAD— A conceited OEAST I "

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.

A BON-BON FROM A JUVENILE PARTY.

Alfred, "i say, frank, arent you going to have sof.'E supper?"

Frank. "A— not at present, i shall wait till the women leave the room.'

SPECULATORS.

A PROFESSIONAL MAN.

"THIS AINT such a WERRY BAD IDEA. IS IT. JIM? HERE'S THE GREAT DIDDLESEX WRITES TO ME FOR FIVE BOB ON A HUNDRED AN' FIFTY SHARES ; AND, TO SAVE TROUBLE, VANTS THE NAME OF MY SOLIOTUR."

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Medical Student, "well, old fellow, so you've -passed' at last." Consulting Surgeon. "YES; but i dont get much practice, somehov/-

ALTHOUGH I AM NEARLY ALWAYS AT HOME. IN CASE ANY ONE SHOULD CALL."

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John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.

PUTTING HIS FOOT IN IT.

Little Hairdresser (mildly). "YER airs very thin on the top. sir,"

Gentleman (of ungovernable temper), "my hair thin on the top, sir? and what if it is? confound you. you puppy, do you think i came

HERE TO BE INSULTED AND TOLD OF MY PERSONAL DEFECTS? ILL THIN YOUR TOP!!"

MERMAIDS AT PLAY; OR, A NICE LITTLE WATER PARTY.

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From the Collection of ''Mr. PtmcK 1842— 1864.

COMING TO THE POINT. Lover, "sweet girl, let me— here— away from the busy hum of men— and where no mortal eye can see US-declare that passion

WHICH— WHICH — ■'

Lady, "THERE' for GOODNESS' SAKE GET UP, MR. TOMKINS, AND DON'T BE RIDICULOUS— JUST CONSIDER ALL THE TELESCOPES FROM THE PARADEII"

A LITTLE SURPRISE. Little Foot Paie (unexfectedly). "Here-s some gentlemen, please sir."

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John Leech' s Pi otter es of Life and Character.

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INTERESTING SCENE DURING THE CANVASS FOR MR. .

NOT A HUNDRED MILES FROM .

Wife of Free and Independent, ■■oh! aint he a haffable gentleman, tummus?" Free and Independent, "ahi just aint un. i shouldn't wonder if i warnt able

TO PAY MY rent TO-MORRERI"

MURDER WILL OUT. Mrs. SmitI]. "IS Mrs. brown in?"

Jlne. "NO, MEM, SHE'S NOT AT HOME."

Little Girt. "Ohi what a horrid story, janei ma's in the kitchen.

HELPING cook I"

DOING A LITTLE BILL.

"YOU SEE, old boy, its THE MEREST FORM IN THE WORLD. YOU HAVE ONLY TO— what THEY CALL -ACCEPT IT, AND I'LL FIND THE MONEY WHEN IT COMES DUE."

Victim, "oo.vii .\LONO-oiv: us the pen."

A PLEASANT CTREET GAME. Old Gent. " confound the coys and their topsi where are the police?"

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.

jVIF^. BFJiqqg'S PLEA3UF^ES Of HOUSEKEEPIj^Q.

No. I.

THE COOK SAYS THAT SHE THINKS THERE'S A SLATE LOOSE ON THE ROOF OF THE HOUSE, FOR THE WATER COMES INTO THE SERVANTS' BEDROOM. MR. BRIGGS REPLIES THAT THE SOONER IT IS PUT TO BIGHTS THE BETTER, BEFORE IT GOES ANY FURTHER— AND HE WILL SEE ABOUT IT.

No. II.

«R. BRIGGS HAVING BEEN TOLD BY THE BU;LDER THAT A "LITTLE COMPO" IS ALL THAT IS WANTED, THE FIRST STEP ,S TAKEN TOWARDS

MAKING THINGS COMFORTABLE.

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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

MASTER JACKEY HAVING SEEN A "PROFESSOR" OF POSTURING, HAS A PRIVATE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OWN IN THE NURSERY.

SOMETHING LIKE A HOLIDAY.

Pastrycook, "what have you had, sir?"

Boy. "I'VE HAD two jellies, seven of them, and eleven of them, and SIX OF those, and four dath buns, a sausage roll, ten almond cakes, and

A COTTLE OF OINOEH DEER."

GREAT WANT OF VENERATION

Puei- loquitur, "i SAY lodster, shall i go and fetch you a cad?"

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.

JV1F{. BI^iqQ3'3 PLEA3UF(E3 Of H0U3EKEEPIJ^q.

No. III.

-IilR^?-'— c.- ^ ^'--^—i-

No. IV.

NO TIME HAS BEEN LOST. MR. BRIGGS FINDS. ON GETTING OUT OF BED AT FIVE A.M. THAT THE WORKPEOPLE HAVE ALREADY COMMENCED PUTTING THE KOOF TO RIGHTS.

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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.

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DOMESTIC BLISS.

Paterfamilias, "i cannot conce:ve, my lcvz, V.'HAT is the matter with my watch ; i think it

MUST WANT CLEANING.'

Pet Child. "OH, NO I PAPA DEAR! I DONT THINK IT WANTS CLEANING, BECAUSE BABY AND I HAD IT WASHING IN THE BASIN FOR EVER SO LONG THIS MORNING! '

THE FASHIONS.

A FRIENDLY HINT TO YOUNG LADIES WHO WEAR THOSE DEAR DELIGHTFUL BAREGE DRESSES. ALWAYS LET THE SLIP (oR WHAT- EVER THE MYSTERIOUS GARMENT IS CALLED) BE AS LONG AS THE CUTZR DFIESS 1

INNOCENCE.

"OH. SIRl NO, SIR I PLEASE, SIR, IT AINT ME, SIR I ITS THE OTHER BOYS, SIRl"

UNLUCKY.

"VAT'S THE MATTER, EH? "

"OH. THERE'S ALWAYS A SOMETHINKI VY. I'VE BIN AND LEFT MY HOPERA-GLASS IN A CAB NOW. "

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptmck" 1842— i

842—1864.

JVIF(. BI^iqQ3'3 PLEA3Uf^E3 Of HOUgEKEEPIf^q.

No. V.

JUST TO SHOW HOW ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER— MR. BRIGGS (wHO HAS COME OUT ON THE LEADS WHILE THE MEN ARE GONE TO DINNEr) IS SHOWN BY THE BUILDER HOW IT WOULD BE THE EASIEST THING IN THE WORLD TO "THROW" HIS PASSAGE INTO HIS DINING ROOM, AND BUILD A NEW ENTRANCE HALL WITH A SLIGHT CONSERVATORY OVER IT— TO THE RIGHT OF THE CARTOON IS MRS. BRIGGS(l) WHO THINKS MR. B. HAS TAKEN LEAVE OF HIS SENSES'

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EVENING PARTIES.

"31LL. YOU GOES OUT A GOOD DEAL.— TELL US, IS IT THE KERREOT THING TO TAKE ONE'S 'AT INTO A HEVENING PARTY 7 '■

A DELICIOUS MORSEL.

JiCky. "HALLO, TOMMY! WHAT HAVE YOU GOT THERE?"

Tommy. "Hoyster."

Jack/. ■• OH ! GIVE US A BIT."

F.

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John Leeclis Picttires of Life and Character

DIFFERENT PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT OPINIONS. Flunkey, "apollo? hah! i dessay its very cheap, but it aint my

IDEER OF A GOOD FIGGER!"

OUR NATIONAL DEFENCES. Small Briton, "the French invade us, indeed! and what should we be about

ALL THE TIME 7— WHY, WE SHOULD RISE LIKE ONE MAN I "

GENTEEL PRACTICE.

Apprentice, "if you please, sir, shall i fill up mrs. twaddles

DRAUGHTS WITH WATER?"

Practitioner. "DEAR, dear me, MR. bumps, how often must I MENTION THE SUBJECT? WE NEVER USE WATER— /IqM llestillata, IF YOU PLEASE I"

THE GOOD LITTLE BOY.

Bathing Woman, "master franky wouldn't cryi noi not hei-he'll oome to his martha,

AND BATHE LIKE A MAN I"

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Piuic/i" 1842— 1864.

JMF(. Bf^iqq3'S PL£AgUF{ES Of H0U3£KEEPi;^q.

No. VI.

TABLEAU, REPRESENTING FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS IN MR. BRIGGS'S HOUSE— DESTRUCTION OF THE WALL WHICH SEPARATES THE PARLOUR FROM THE PASSAGE.

(N.B, — Ai tin wall IS only lath and flast^r, of course little or no mcsi is made. Mrs. Briggs says she hopes Mr. B. is satisfied now. )

\\ 'llcHV- ^t't (i(vu)(nin . ivkuit a-ic ijci mumcr

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BITTER SARCASM.

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John Leecli s Pictures of Life and Character.

MAL-APROPOS. Gentleman (in ShowerBath). '■ hollo: hollo i who's there? what

THE DEUOE DO YOU WANT?"

Maid- "IP YOU PLEASE. Sir, HERE'S THE BUTCHER, AND MISSUS SAYS WHAT WILL YOU HAVE FOR DINNER TO-DAY ? "

"^2?

WE ALL HAVE OUR TROUBLES.

Sister Mary. "WHY, charley, dear boy. whats the matter? you seem quite

MISERABLE!"

Cliarley. "AH! AiNT i JUST! heres ma' says i must wear turn-down collars till

CHRISTMAS, and THERE'S YOUNG SIDNEY BOWLER (wHOS NOT HALF SO TALL AS 1 AM) HAS HAD STIOK-UPS AND WHITE CHOKERS FOR EVER SO LONG!"

THE RULING PASSION.

"NOW. TELL MZ, DEAR, 13 THERE ANYTHING NEW IN THZ FASHIONS?"

NOTHING LIKE WARM BATHING.

"HOLLO HI! HERE! SOMEBODY I I VE TURNED ON THE HOT WATER, AND 1 CANT TURN IT OFF AGAIN I"

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From ihc Collcclioji of ''Air. PiLuclil' 1842 — 1864.

]hY\. BI^iqq3'S PJLEAgUF(Eg Of HOUgEKEJEPlNQ.

No. VII.

Scene: Priiuipal bairicadc at My. Bn'^^s's //o!ise.—ow\HC to the incomplete state of the alterations, mr. briggs is obliged to enter his

HOUSE through the PARLOUR WINDOW. THE POLICEMAN MISTAKES HIM FOR A BURGLAR, AND ACTS ACCORDINGLY. IN MR. BRICCS'S HAND MAY BE OBSERVED A FINE LOBSTER, WHICH HE HAS BROUGHT HOME TO CONCILIATE MRS, B.

THE TROOPS AND THE WEATHER.

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John Lcccli s J^ictitres of Life and Character.

PROPER PRIDE.

A SKETCH AT A RAILWAY STATION.

JUST THE MAN.

"PLEASE, SIR, DID YOU WANT ANYBODY TO KEEP ORDER ON THESE HERE HUSTINGS ON POLLING DAY?"

A REGULAR CUSTOMER.

"HA'PENNY CANDLE, PLEASE. AND DE QUICK. FOR MOTHER WANTS HER TEA.' "OH. YES, OF COURSE. MISS, COULD WE SEND IT ANYWHERE FOR YER7'

ALARMING INTELLIGENCE. Swell Mobsman (naclsj. "arrangements are making to Connect all

THE police OFFICES WITH THE ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH' WELL, I HAM SLOWED ! "

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pujich" 1842 — 1864.

jVIFi. BFJlQQg'g PI.EAgUF(£g Of HO U 3E KEEP1|^Q.

No. VIII.

SOMEHOW OR OTHER, EVER SINCE THE ALTERATIONS, THE CHIMNEYS HAVE TAKEN TO SMOKE INTOLERABLY, THE BUILDER IS ASSURING MR. BRIOOS THAT BY SOME VERY SIMPLE CONTRIVANCE THEY CAN BE EFFECTUALLY CURED.

TAKING CHANGE.

Conductor. "All right, jim, push a'.ong, i'VE served the old gal out this time.'

Old Lady. "here, stopi conductor i i wont take change for a five-shilling piece in half-penob—

THAT I WON'T I HERE, POLICE! CONDUCTOR I" &C.

THE INTERESTING STORY. First Ticket Porter, "and so, you know, thats

ALL I knows about IT. "

Second Ticket Porter, -welli i oont know as ever 1 knowed a man as knows as much as you knows."

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JoJin LeccJi s Pictures of Life and Character.

MUCH TOO CONSIDERATE.

Robinson, "there, brown, my boy. thats as fine a glass of wine as you can get anywhere" f,hs. Brown, "a-hem! Augustus, my de-ar. you are surely never going to take port wine?

fOU KNOW it never AGREES WITH YOU, MY LOVE!"

GALLANTRY.

LA MODE. Giis. (who is always so full of his nonsense). "Dash my buttons, elleni thats a stunning

waistcoat. I WISH YOUO GIVE US YOUR TAILORS ADDRESS,"

Ellen. "DON'T YOU OE rude, sir— and TAKE YOUR ARMS OFF THE PIANO."

A FASHION IN PINS.

"A PIN FOR YOUR SCARF, SIR T HERE'S AN ARTICLE WE HAVE SOLD A GREAT MANY OF."

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From the Collection of '"Mr. PiLiick',' 1842 — 1864.

JVIF{. BF^iqqg'g PLEAgUF{E3 Of HOUgEKEEPIJ^Q.

No. IX.

ENVELOPE CONTAININQ THE BUILDER'S LITTLE

ACCOUNT AGAINST MR. BRIGOS— MUCH

TOO SERIOUS TO JEST UPON.

No. X.

THE UNSETTLED STATE 0^ THE HOUSE FOR THE LAST TWO MONTHS HAS SO DISORDERED BRIGGS. THAT HIS MEDICAL ADVISER RECOMMENDS A LITTLE HORSE EXERCISE BY WAY OF A CHANOE, AND HIS EQUES- TRIAN PLEASURES BEGIN.

SOMETHING LIKE A BROTHER.

FbrR. '■THAT'S A VERY PRETTY WAISTCOAT. EMILY I •

Emily. "YES, DEAR. IT BELONGS TO MY BROTHER CHARLES, WHEN HE GOES OUT OF

TOWN HE PUTS ME ON THE FREE-LIST, AS HE CALLS IT, OF HIS WARDROBE. ISN'T IT

KINO?"

A DUMB WAITER. Old Centleman. -what the deuce is the reason, sir, you oont answer

WHEN YOU ARE CALLED" ■

( Tin reason is olitioua. The poor child has his mouth full of green .033S antf jam tart.)

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John LeecJi s Pictnres of Life and Character.

THE LOST ONE.

Boy. "IF YOU PLEASt. M', WAS YOU A LOOKING FOR A LITTLE DOG?"

Young Ladies "Yesi oh. yesi"

Soy. " WAS IT A SPANNEL. MUM ? "

Young Ladie$. "OH, yesi a most beautiful little spaniel, with very long ears."

Boy. "AH, THEN, MUM, ITS THE SAME AS FLEW AT MASTER'S BIG DOG HERE, WOTS BIN AND SWALLERED OF IT. '

POP.

APPALLING RESULT OF INCAUTIOUSLY

TAKING TOO MUCH SODA TO CORRECT

ACIDITY.

^.,WA

REAL ENilOYMENT. ■ Annie. "Cood-bye. dear, you must come again soon, and spend a good long day, and then

I CAN SHOW you all MY NEW THINGS •

C\.ira. "OHi that wjll ue nice i good-bye, dear." r/fis.i anil exit.)

FROM A BEAUTIFUL MINIATURE.

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From the Collection of ''Mr. PuiicJC 1842— 1864.

MFj. BFiiqQg'3 PLEASURES Of HOF^SEKEEPl F^G.

No. I. Dealer, "i should say it was just the hoss you want, sir; only you must decide at once, because there's several parties very SW£ET

UPON HIM. HE'S A GENTLEMAN'S HOSS, SIR, AND CARRIES HIS OWN HEAD, SIR ! "

Mr. Briggs. " bless my heart i" (Buys him.)

THE RISING GENERATION.

Clever Juvenile (loq. ). " shakspeare 7 pooh i for my part i consider shakspeare a much over-rated man."

AN EXCELLENT WINE.

'THE BEST OF CLARET IS, THAT YOU MAY DRINK ANY (hiC) QUANTITY YOU LIKE, WITHOUT FEuLINQ ILL."

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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.

WHAT IS THIS?

(JUTE A NEW SENSATION FOR THE LUXURIOUS, ON COLO MORNINGS. •USE HOT WATER, AND LOOK AT YOUR SHOWER-BATH 1 "

DOMESTIC BLISS. Thiic, half-fast l/ira ; thcnnomeUr jo".

Wllllim, "WHAT A VIOLENT RINGING THERE IS AT THE STREET-DOOR BELLI"

Maria. "OHi i know what it is, dear, it's the sweeps- and ' dare say the

GIRLS DON'T HEAR. JUST RUN UP AND KNOCK AT THEIR ROOM DOOR."

MEN OF BUSINESS.

MONEY.— WANTED FROM £300 TO £400 TO DHINO FORWARD AN ARTICLE THAT MUST IN A FEW YEARS REALISE A HANDSOME FORTUNE TO THE PROPRIETORS TO ANY YOUNO MAN WHO IS NOT OF BUSINESS HABITS, WITH THE ABOVE SUM AT COMMAND, THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTMENT SELDOM MET WITH REFERENCES EXCHANOEO — NO PROFESSED MONEY-LENDER NEED APPLY.

ANGLERS HEAR STRANGE THINGS.

PiSaitor. "ARE THERE ANY BARBEL ABOUT HERE. GOV'NOR?"

Host. "ANY BARBEL ABOUT HEREll I SHOULD RAYTHER THINK THERE WAS A FEW. HERE'S THE P:CTUR O' WUN my little boy KETCHED JUST HOPPOSIT."

From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptmck" 1842— 1864.

JVIF!. BF^iqqg'S PLEA3UF{E3 Of HOF(SEKEEPir^G.

No. II. MR. BRIGGS TRIES HIS HORSE.

STRIKING EFFECT ON MEETING ONE OF THOSE NASTY OMNIBUSSES.

Aff '

THE AIDERMAN'S ADVICE TO HIS SON. t/lr. Gobble. "You se?, sam. you are a werry young man: and when i am took

AWAY (which, in the COMMON COURSE OF EWENTS, CANT BE WERRY LONG FUSt), YOU

Will have a great deal of property, now. ive only one piece of adwice to Give you. it's this— and by all means act upon it:— lay down plenty of port in your youth that yol t.:Ay have a good bottle of wine in your old AOE."

^^«^x>

rr^^

A JACK TAR. back v:ev/ of the elephant at the zoological oarcehs

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John LeccJis PictiLves of Life and Character

MAY DIFFERENCE OF OPINION NEVER ALTER FRIENDSHIP.

Dumpy Young Lady. "well, for my part, matilda, i like long waists

AND FLOUNCES."

THE PROGRESS OF SLANG.

WHY. WHAT A PRETTY NEW FROCK ALFRED HAS!"

Prodigy (who picks up everything so readily). "AH, aint it a stunner?"

SKETCH NEAR BURTON CRESCENT.

"OH I WOT A SHAME! THEY VE BEEN AND SPIKED ALL THE POSTES,"

AWFUL OCCURRENCE AT AN EVENING PARTY.

■•MY GOODNESS, EMILY 1 THEY'RE OEGINNING THE QUADRILLE, AND HERE'S ALL MY 'BACK HAIR' COMING DOWN 1 1

WHATEVER SHALL I DO?"

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch;' 1842— i

842 — 1864.

JVIFi. BF{iqQS'3 PJLEA3UF(E3 Of H0F(3EKEEP|)Mq.

No. Til.

MR. BRIGGS HAVING PARTED WITH HIS LAO FOR MISCONDUCT, SOME YOUNG MEN WITHOUT ENCUMBRANCE APPLY TO "LOOK AFTER" HIS HORSE.

i ,11 :l' J

HEVEH SATISFIED.

A VERY OLD SOLDIER.

Ola Gent "good gracious mei what with orange-peel and slides, there-s

MO PEACE in this life."

"SPARE A COPPER FOR A POOR OLO SOLDIER, MY NOBLE CAPTAIN! SURE IT'S YER HONOURS FACE 1 RECOLLECT IN THE PENINSULAR?"

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John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character

jVIF}. BFJIQQg'g PLEASUFJES Of HOF53EKEEPI]NQ.

rf

EJlh- ^' X;

MR. BRIQQS, PERSUADED THAT A GOOD HORSE CANT BE A BAD COLOUR," HAS PURCHASED A SPOTTED AND HJGHLY TRAINED STEED FROM A CIRCUS; BUT THE WORST OF HIM IS, THAT AMONGST OTHER THINGS, HE HAS BEEN TRAINED TO SIT DOWN ON HIS HAUNCHES WHEN HE HEARS A BAND PLAY, AND YOU MAY IMAGINE HOW DISCONCERTED POOR OLD BRIGGS WAS THE FIRST TIME HE DID SO

A PLEASANT STATE OF THINGS Piscitor (it Vie lop of hia voicej. " hi— tom i bring the land ng-net ; he s pulled me in, and got round a post."

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HORACt MAYHLW RICHD. DOYLE. JOHN LEECH.

PERCIVAL LEIGH, GILBERT A. ABECKETT.

PniNOE DE JOINVILLE. DAN. O'CONNELL. SHAW LEFEVRE.

SIR R. PEEL. SIR JAMES GRAHAM, GEOR3E HUOSON (Speaker.)

RIOHD. COBDEN. LOHO GEORGE D^NTINOK.

JENNY LINO.

PRINCE ALBERT. LORD JOHN RUSSELL. GEN. TOM THUW.B.

THE Ql.l

MR. PUNCH3

DOUGLAS JERROLD.

LOUIS PHILIPOE. COL SIBTHORP. LORD

MR. PUNCH.

^NCY BALL.

EMPEROR OF RUSSIA. MEHEMET ALL LORD BROUGHAM. CUKE Of WEUJNGTON.

From the Collection of ''Mr. Fiinchl' 1842 — 1864.

SUBJECT FOR A PICTURE.—IRRITABLE GENTLEMAN DISTURBED BY A BLUEBOTTLE.

RAILWAY LITERATURE. Book Stall Keeper, "book, ma'am ? yes, ma'am. here's a popular work by an

EMINENT SURGEON, JUST PUBLISHED, 'BROKEN LEGS, AND HOW TO MEND THEM;' OR, WOULD YOU LIKE THE LAST NUMBER OF 'THE RAILWAY OPERATOR 7 '"

A LEFT-HANDED COMPLIMENT.

Bootmaker (with great feeling). "OH. no, sir. dont have napoleons; have tops, siRi-YOURS IS A BEAUTIFUL LEG FOR A TOP BOOT, SIR :-(j/oung Nimrod is immenself

p;easeC/)-BEAUTlFUL LEG, SIRl SAME SIZE ALL THE WAY DOWN, SIR '"-f/OUnl NimrOd

is immensely disgusted. j

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John LcccJis Pictures of Life and Character.

LITERAL

Young Lady, "pray, cabman, are you engaged?"

Cabman. "LOr bless yer. miss. why. ive been married this seven years."

HALL ALONG OF THEM BETTING OFFICES. Betting Flunkey, "lost? i believe yehi and lost a hatfull of money

ON THE HOAKS, TOO ; AND HOW I'M TO SETTLE WITHOUT PARTING WITH MY JEWELLERY. IM SURE I DONT KNOW I AH. MR. BOTTLES, ITS HARD LINES TO WAIT AT TABLE WITH SUCH CARES AND HANXIETIES."

A BRUTAL FELLOW.

Policeman, "now, mumi whuts the matter?"

Injured Female. " if you please, mister— i want to give my whetch of a 'usdano

IN CHARGE. HE'S ALLVAYS A KNOCKING OF ME DOWN AND A STAMPIN' ON ME I"

^^,/. <l'U./Ui>«.-^\J^..^V_:i

OF COURSE.

"IF YOU PLEASE. SIR. MASTER'S SENT BACK THE FIRST VOLUME, AND HE SAYS. WILL YOU BE SO GOOD AS TO LET HIM 'AVE THE SECOND?"

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From the Collection of ''Mr. PiLuchl' 1842 — 1864.

EHIEH MR. BOTTLES, THE BUTLER.

Master Fred. •• there! thats capital! stand still, bottles, and ill show you how the Chinese do the knife trick at the play."

[bottles is much interested.

r /

THE NEW ACT. Hansom Cabby. "H'M! sixpence, you had better keep it. you may want it for your washing or somethinki"

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John LeecJls Pictures of Life and Character

INNOCENT AND AMUSING LITTLE TRICK FOR LITTLE BOYS.

DISCERNMENT. Clever Child. "Ohi do look here, mamma dear, such a funny thing i Mr. bokers got another

FOREHEAD AT THE BACK OF HIS HEAD" [bOKER IS delighted.

AN OLD LADY IS CROSSING THE STREET. WHEN A LITTLE BOY SHOUTS OUT— "HI!" AT THE TOP OF HIS VOICE. THE OLD LADY (although indeed there is NO HEAL CAUSE FOR ALARm) STARTS. AND BECOMES GREATLY AGITATED, AND IMAGINES THAT SHE IS RUN OVER BY AN OMNIBUS. THIS IS AN EXCEEDINGLY PLEASANT TRICK.

SOLICITUDE. Child (screams nnd without any stops), "manner maria yer tiresome haqcerwatin' little ussy

OOME out OF THE ROAD DO WITH YER LITTLE BROTHER DID YER WANT TO BE RUNNED OVER BY OMNIBUSTES AND KILLED DEAD OH DEAR OH DEAR WHO'D BE A NUSS 7 "

ANOTHER.

THIS IS EQUALLY DIVERTING A LITTLE BOY RUSHES BY AN OLD GENTLE- MAN AND "YOWLS" LIKE A DOG. THE OLD GENTLEMAN IS TERRIFIED BEYOND MEASURE. IF AT THE SAME TIME THE LITTLE BOY SHOULD ALSO PINCH THE LEO OF THE OLD GENTLEMAN. THE FORCE OF THE JOKE IS MUCH HEIGHTENED ; BUT THEN INDEED HE MUST HAVE COURAGE, AND BE VERY ADROIT. OR HE MAY CHANCE TO GET A GREAT BANG FROM AN UMBRELLA OR STK3K.

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From the Collection of ''Mr. PiLiichl' 1842— 1864.

Riihti) Porter. ■NOW then, SIR! by your leave i"

THE BEARD MOVEMEHT.— GAMMONING A GENT.

Little Gent, "'ow much?"

Cabby, "well, ro rather leave it to you, siri and what we poor

HANSOMS 13 TO DO WHEN ALL YOU OFFICERS IS GONE ABROAD, GOODNESS KNOWS."

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John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.

AWFUL SCENE ON THE CHAIN PIER, BRIGHTON.

Nursemaid. "Lawk! therc goes Charley, and hes took his mars parasol what will

m:ssus say?"

A LUMPING PENN'ORTH.

"NOW, MY MAN, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY, IF I GAVE YOU A

PErjNY ?■■

■VY, THAT YOU VOS A JOLLY OLD BRICK I"

RATHER SUSPICIOUS! Sen'.imental Youni Lady "will you be so odlioing, mr- tongs, as to cut off

A LONG piece OF HAIR WHERE IT WILL NOT BE MISSED?"

ALARMING.

THE OLD LADY IS SUPPOSED (aFTER A GREAT EFFORT) TO HAVE MADE UP HER MIND TO TRAVEL, JUST FOR ONCE. BY ONE 'OF THOSE NEW-FANGLED RAILWAYS." AND THE FIRST THING SHE BEHOLDS ON ARRIVING AT THE STATION, IS THE ABOVE MOST ALARMING PLACARD.

5°

Prom the Collection of "J/r. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.

/) SKErCH AT RAMSGATE.

Ellen (who loves a joke at aunt fidgets expense), "good gracious, aunt, there are two officers I"

Aunt Fidget (a short-sighted lady). " bless me, so there arei well; they may be officers, but they are not gentlemen, i'm sure, or they

WOULDN'T stand LOOKING AT US IN THAT IMPUDENT MANNER,"

A PICTURE SHOWING WHAT MASTER TOM DID AF-TER SEE-ING A PAN-TO-MIME-BUT YOU WOULD NOT DO SO-OH DEAR NO I-BECAUSE YOU ARE A GOOD BOY.

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Jo Jill LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.

EASILY SATISFIED, fond Parent, "i don't care, mr. medium, about its eeing highly fin'shed ; but i should

LIKE the dear CHLD'S EXPRESSION PRESERVED.'

,ii|i|'|lllllilill^

RATHER A BAD LOOK-OUT.

Young Sislcr. "i should so like to go to a party, ma."

Mamm.T. "My dear, dont be ridiculous, as i have told vou GEPORE (i am SURE A hundred

AND FIFTY TIMEsX THAT UNTIL FLORA IS MARRIED, IT IS UTTERLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR YOU TO CO OUT; SO 00 NOT ALLUDE TO THE SUBJECT AOAIN, I BEj."

A GREAT LOSS. Rapid Undergraduate, "weli, jackson i you see they've plucked

ME AGAIN."

Porter of St. Boniface. "YE-es, sir, i was very sorry when i ■eard of it, sir."

Undergraduate. "Ahi i did intend going into the church, and

BEING AN ORNAMENT TO THE PROFESSION— BUT AS THEY WONT LET MZ THROUGH — I THINK— I SHALL CUT THE WHOLE CONCIRN."

A DREADFUL SHOCK TO THE NERVES.

"PLEASE, MEM, LETS COME UNCER YOUR RUMBERELLER ! '

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From the Colleciion of ''Mr. PtLiicJC 1842— 1864.

/v1F(. Bl^iqqS'g PLEA3U[^£g Of H0F(SEKEEPI^I Q.

No. V.

MR. BRIGGS. DETERMINED TO HAVE NO MORE INFERIOR HORSES, GIVES A GOOD ROUND SUM FOR "A CLEVER COB — UP TO GREAT WEIGHT— AND THAT A CHILD MIGHT RIDE." HE HAS SOME FRIENDS (wHO REALLY KNOW WHAT A HORSE is) TO DINE WITH HIM, WHOSE OPINIONS HE WISHES TO HAVE.

first Friend. " ah— very nice -very nice— but not my sort— been knocked about a good deal, i should say— driven in a butcher's cart, perhaps.

AND SOLD because HE WASN'T FAST ENOUGH." SeCOIld DittO. "HE HASNT BEEN DOWN, BRIGQS, HAS HE 7 IS THAT A SCRATCH, OR IS IT ONLY THE LIGHT?"

Third Ditto, "does he shy at all? his eyes dont look quite the thing." Fourth Ditto, "i tell you what, briggs, you must have him looked after a

LITTLE EEITER, OR HELL VERY SOON HAVE A CRACKED HEEL." Fiftll DittO. "THAT HOCK SEEMS RATHER QUEER," &C., &C., &C.

A STARTLING REQUEST.

"PLEASE, SIR, WILL YOU PUMP FOR ME?"

CUT HIM DOWN BEHIND!

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John LeecJis PicttLres of Life and Character.

DELICATE. 'Bus, Conducior. "would anv Lior be so kind as to ride outside to oolige

A GiUlLEUAN 7 "

CONFOUND THE SHOPS!

Mrs. . "OH! do look here, DEAR! HOW EXTREMELY PRETTY THE AUTUMN FASHIONS

ARE. TO BE SURE. WHAT A PERFECTLY LOVELY LITTLE CLOAK! '

Mr. I rapidly changing the subject J. "yes. yeS! beautiful! beautiful! but see.

LOVE. WHAT A MAGNIFICENT BROWN HORSE. AND HOW SPLENDIDLY THAT FELLOW SITS HIM!"

VERY LOW PEOPLE. Purveyor of Poultry, -what sort o people are they at number

TWELVE, jack?"

Purveyor of Meat, "oh! a rubbishin' lot, leg o mutton a Mondays.

AND 'ASH AN' COLD MEAT THE REST O' THE WEEK."

i

POOR TOMMY.

"WHY. WHATS THE MATTER WITH TOMMY?"

'BOO! HOO! I'VE CUT MY FINGER WITH AUNT'S SCISSORS."

"THAT'S A GOOD COY 1 ALWAYS SPEAK THE TRUTH!"

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.

^F;. BF^IQGS'S PLEASUi^ES op HOUSEKEEPING.

Nn. \ 1.

MR BRiGGS u( nn alarming sacrifice) oets rid of horse no. i., and goes out for a ride in the country upon no. ii. Carman, "fell cown, has he, sir? ah. he looks as if he could be werry clever at that.— werry orkerd thing, sir, for a oss to

FALL DOWN, SIR. OSSES COSTE3 A GOOD BIT C MONEY — LEASTWAYS. GENTLEMEN'S OSSES DOES. — NOW, JIST LOOK AT MY LITTLE OSS, SIR, AND HE'S A POOR MAN'S OSS, HE IS. HE DON'T CO FALLIN' ABOUT " (Eiit.J

No. VII.

MR BRIGGS RIDES (') HOME, AND WONDERS WHAT MRS. BRIGGS WILL SAY.

AWFUL INSTANCE OF PERCEPTION OF CHARACTER IN AN INFANT PRODIGY.

Prodigy "MAMMA, LOOK DERE! DERE PAPA!"

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John LcecJis Pictures of Life and Character.

EASILY PLEASED.

Disciple of Old ISa3C. "this wouldn't be a bad place, if THI fish WOJLD only bite, and if it WASNT for this confounded WASPS' NEST."

DELICACY OF THE SEASON. Testy Old Uncle (unable to control his passion;, "really, sir, this is quite intolerable! you must

intend to insult me. for the last fourteen days, wherever I have dined. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT SADDLE OF MUTTON AND BOILED TURKEY— BOILED TURKEY AND SADDLE OF MUTTON. I'LL ENDURE IT

NO LONOER" |f„, Old Gent., who alters his Will.

THE BANDS OF HOPE; OR, THE CHILDISH TEETOTAL MOVEMENT. Granipapa. "but for seventy years, my child, i have found

THAT THE MODERATE USE OF THE GOOD THINGS OF THIS LIFE HAS done me GOOD,"

Young Hopeful Teetotaller. " all a mistake, grandpa', total abst'-

NENCE IS THE THING. LOOK AT ME I I'Vt NOT TASTED WINE OR BEER FOR YEARS I"

S6

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.

JVIF^. BF^IQqg'3 PLEASUFJES Of H0F^3EKEEPI1NQ.

No. VIII.

MR. BRIGGS'S PRESENT HORSE DOESNT QUITE SUIT HIM, FOR, SOMEHOW, WHENEVER HE JUMPS, MR. B. IS SURE TO FALL OFF. HE TAKES HIM TO AN EMINENT DEALER, AND REMARKS CONFIDENTLY THAT HE IS FOR SALE, UPON WHICH THE DEALER SAYS: ■HOW MUCH A POUND IF HE BUYS THE WHOLE OF HIM?"

A LITTLE BIT OF HUMBUG. Shoemaker, "i think, mum. we had better make a pair, you see. mum. yours is

SUCH A remarkably LONG AND NARRER FOOT I"

CHURCH AND STATE.

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John LcccJi s Pichircs of Life and C Jiai'acfer.

NOT TO BE PLAYED WITH.

Gl'QOm. "THAT-S ANOTHER FAVOURITE 033 Or MASTER'S. SIR. AND A GOOD UN HE IS TOO, SIR. ONLY HE AINT VERY QUIET."

Mr. Graen. •■oh, how do you mzai-'Hdt veiy quiet?-"

Groom. "Why, sir, he'd qet you up in a co.^ner, and kick yer bra'ns out in no time, hes amost killed two men already."

BARRACK LIFE.

First Heavy S*e// (lately absent), "well, 'gus, my boy— how did you keep it up here on Christmas day?"

Second Do. "OHi it was terribly slow— for all the world like a Sunday

WITHOUT 'BELL'S LIFE I '"

NORTH-EAST WIND, THERMOMETER SEVERAL INCHES BELOW FREEZING.

Brighton Boatman, 'did you want a pleasure boat this morning, sir?

NICE DAY FOR A ROW ' ' "

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Front the Collection of ''Mr. Punclil^ 1842 — 1864.

I^F;. BF(IQQ3'3 Pt-EA?UF(E3 Of HOF^EKEEPIJ^G.

No. IX.

THF FROST GOES, AND MR. BRIGGS'S HORSE IS DISAGREEABLY FRESH AFTER HIS LONG RELT. HE SETS UP HIS BACK AND SQUEAKS AND PLUNGES AT

EVERYTHING HE MEETS.

A PLAYFUL CREATURE. Caitiy, "DON'T CE alarmed, sir, its only his play.'

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John LcccJf s Pictures of Life and C/iaracter.

THE MORNING AFTER THE DERBY.

First Cent, "well, neq, how did we get '.iome last night?" Second Gsnt. "OH, I dont know; didnt i go home with you?"

A MAN ABOUT TOWN.

"WHERE SHALL I SAY YOU RE GONE TO. JIM. IF ANYONE CALLS?"

"OH, THE OLD SHOP— KENSINGTON GARDENS, TO HEAR THE BAND PLAY I"

TASTE.

"THATS A STUNNING P:N. FRANK!"

"YA-AS. — rVE GOT A SET OF WAISTCOAT DUTTONS TO MATCH— LOOK JOLLY AT XlliH'l-l ASSJRE YAHI"

MR. VERDANT'S FIRST ATTEMPT AT BOOK-MAKING.

I'orrfanCs Fr:enri. "well— as near as i can make it out— you MUST lose £I50, AND Kir LOSE fi-joo." [vER'ANT subsides Into his Book.

Co

From the Collection of ''Mr. PiLiich" 1842— 1864.

\h\\. BF^IQq3'3 PLEASUF(ES Of HU|vlTip^Q.

No. I. PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF MR. BRIGGS'S HUNTING FEVER.

Maid. "IF YOU PLEASE, MA'AM, THERE'S A YOUTH IN THE PASSAGE AS WANTS TO KNOW IF THESE TOP BOOTS IS ALL RIGHT."

(.1

PLAIN SPEAKING.

Amiable Young Lady No. 1. ■■ pretty' oh. dear no-do you?"

Amiable Young Lad/ No. Z. "lawi not at all. besides, how abominably affected she isi"

JoJin Leech's Pictures 0/ Life and Character.

FANCY DRESS BALL.

"SIR!— PLEASE, MR. !— SIR ! YOU VE FORGOT THE DOOR-KEY I"

HOW TO DRESS A LOBSTER.

Rude Boy. "3H, LOOK 'ere, JIMI— if 'ERE AINT A LOBSTER BIN AND OUTGROWED HIS CLOAK I"

ADVICE GRATIS.

Ellen. "OH. DON'T tease me to-day. CHARLEY ; I'M NOT AT ALL WELL!"

Charley (a Man of the World), "i tell you what it is, cousin— the fact is, you

ARE IN LOVE! NOW, YOU TAKE THE ADVICE OF A FELLOW WHO HAS SEEN A 0000 DEAL or THAT SORT OF THINQ. ANP nON'T OIVE WAY TO IT "

VERY PROPER DIET FOR HOT WEATHER. Mrs. Turtledove, "dearest Alfred i will you decide now what we shall have for

DINNER?"

Mr. Turtledove, "let me see. poppet we had a wafer yesterday— suppose we

HAVE A roast butterfly TO-DAY?"

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.

Jvll^. BF^iqq3'3 pleasufjes Of hu^itij^q.

No. II. PREPARATIONS FOR HUNTING.

MR, BRIGGSS HUNTING CAP COMES HOME, BUT THAT IS REALLY A THING MRS. BRIGGS CAN NOT AND WILL NOT PUT UP WITH

A FINE DISPOSITION. Affectionate Husband, -come, polly, if i am a little irritable, its over in a minute!

63

John LcecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.

/I JOLU DOG.

THE PR0Br,3LE EFFECT OF CHEAP FURNITURE HUMBUG.

"OH! IF YOU PLEASE. MISTER, ME AND THIS YOUNG AW-AW-INDIVIDUAL IS ABOUT TO MARRY; AND WE WANT TO LOOK OVER YOUR CHEAP FURNITURE MART"

"LOOK HERE, JAMES! -OLD MISSUS IS GONE OUT OF TOWN, AND I'VE GOT HER BEAST OF A DOG WOTS FED UPON CHICKINGS TO TAKE CARE OF— WONT I TEACH HIM TO SWIM, NEETHER!"

AN IMPUDENT MINX. Lady of the House, "hoity toity, indeed! go and put up those curls directly,

IF YOU PLEASE. HOW DARE YOU IMITATE ME IN THAT MANNER? IMPERTINENCE!"

THE CHATELAINE; A REALLY USEFUL PRESENT.

Lau:\T. "OH. look, MA' dear; SEE WHAT A LOVE OF A CHATELAINE EDWARD HAS

GIVEN ME."

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^

F]-oui the Collection of ''Mi'. PuucJil' 1842— 1864.

]h^. BF(iqq3'3 pj-£A?uf(ES Of hu^tii^q.

No. III.

BR,GGS ON H,S WAV TO TH. .METROPOLITAN STEEPLE CHASE..' TP.ES WHETHEP H,S HOPSE ,S A GOOD ONE AOPOSS COUNTPV, HE ,S

REPRESENTED RIDING AT A BROOK(i).

'■^ y ^' A;

COMPLIMENTARY.

••OLD 'APD, BILL' HERE'S ANOTHER HIPPERPOTAMUS."

THE GOLD FISH AT HAMPTON COURT.

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JoJin Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.

LAYING THE DUST.

A SKETCH FROM NATURE, TAKEN NEAR THE FREEMASONS' TAVERN.

Old Gentlem3n. "good gracious! it'S striking, and

THEY'LL HAVE BEGUN DINNER."

THE RISING GENERATION.

Juvenile Oxford Man (who does not think Vin Ordinairs of himsclh. ■ A— were you

AT EITHER UNIVERSITY?"

Awful Swell. "YA-AS-WHEN I WAS A— EOY i" loxFORD MAN departs in a Hansom,

DISTWESSING-VEWY.

X. 42. "DID YOU CALL THE POLICE, SIR?"

Swell (who would perish rather than disturb his shirt-collar). "YA-as, a-ive had the

MISFORTUNE TO OWOP MY UMORELLAW. AND THERE ISNT A BOY WITHIN A MILE TO PICK IT UP— A— WILL YOU HAVE THE GOODNESS? '

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From ihe Collection of ''Mr. Punchy' 1842— 1864.

I^F^. BF(iqQ3'g PLEA3UF(Eg Of HUJvlTIJMQ.

#

No. IV.

MR. BRIGGS GOES OUT FOR A DAYS HUNTING, AND HAS A GLORIOUS RUN OVER A SPLENDID COUNTRY.

INGENIOUS IDEA

ELEGANT MATERAL FOR TROWSERS -CNLY TAKES TWO MEN TO SHOW THE PATTERN.

NO DOUBT.

"NOW I PARI SAY, BILL. THAT AIR BEAST CF A OOQ IS A C003 DEAL HOHZ PETTED THAN YOU

OR I SHOULD BE.'

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JoJiu Lccclis Pictures oj Lijc and C/iaractc

•r

EXCESSIVELY POLITE. Wellhred Man. "your horse seems a little impatient, siri pray go first!

-fjillll AN 0(vi UIRUS rC!

' IIILeveiiimo TAnrits

t:; ' ^ '

THE CONSCIENTIOUS STABLE-KEEPER.

Gant (who meditatos a ride), "hallo! v;hy, confound it. that's my saddle horse, isn'T it?"

Fly-Man. "YES, siri its all right ; master says youhe wehry particular adout avin of im exercised regular— so we puts 'im into the broom »h;n you AIN'T OLT A RIDIN'I"

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/'"roi/i the Collcclioii oj '^ Mi-. PiuicJi',' 1842—1864.

|V1[^. BF^IQQS'S PLEASUF^ES Op HUf^Tl^lQ.

No. V.

MR. BRIGGS PUTS HIS HORSE IN HARNESS, AND DRIVES A FEW FRIENDU QUIETUY DOWN TO THE DERBY.

DIFFERENT OPINIONS.

Housebreaker, "wot a shame for people to go leaving coal- scuttles ABOUT for people TO CO STUMBLING OVERI "

SCENE-WESTMINSTER BRIDGE.--T IM E, TWO ON A FOGGY MORNING.

fierfi/cetf Tndemin f(o a liWe parly reluming homej. "OiD you want to eur

A GOOD RAZOR?"

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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Chai'actc,

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FOREIGNER OF DISTINCTION GOING TO ENJOY "LE SPORT."

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THE NEW HUNTER.

"WELL, CHARLEY I HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR NEW PONY?"

"OH! PRETTY WELL, THANK YOU, UNCLE; ONLY IM AFRAID HE S HARDLY UP TO MY WEIGHT, AND HE RUSHES SO AT HIS FENCES."

AFTER THE PANTOMIME. Mary. "OHi how i should like to be a beautiful columbine, and ride about

IN A OOLD CAR DRAWN BY WHITE DOVES I"

Augustus. "AND HOW 1 SHOULD LIKE TO BE A HARLEQUIN, AND CHANGE WHOLE STREETS INTO REALMS OF DAZZLING DELIGHT 1"

Tom (a rude Boy), "and how i should like to be the old clown, and

MAKE GUTTER SLIDES ON THE PAVEMENT TO UPSET 01 O LADIES AND GENTLEMEN 1"

TOO CIVIL BY HALF! English Cook. "OH, dear! here, james. come, and take this roast beef and

PLUM-PUDDINO OUT OF THE WINDOW. IT HURTS THE FEELINGS OF THE FOREIGN GENTS AS THEY WALK BY I"

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From the Collection of ''Mr. PttncK 1842— 1864.

jviF^. BP^iqqs'3 pleasuf(es op huntinQ-

No. VI.

ON HIS RETURN FROM THE RACES, HE ASSURES HIS MAN THAT HE'S A MOST " EKSHELLENT SERVANT"— THAT THE MARE NEVER CARRIED HIM BETTER. HE ALSO TELLS HIM TO MAKE THE MARE QUITE " COMF-ABLE," AND TO BE "VERY CAREF-L OF HISH CANDLE," BECAUSE THERE'S SO MUCH STRAW ABOUT?

THAMES FISHING. Fisherman (to Old Gentleman), -they're a' bitin' away over 'Ere, siri just step across that there bit c wood,

SIR, AND YOU'LL HAVE A CAPITAL PITCH, SIR ' "

Old Gentieman. -across that bit of wood! does the man think im a rope-dancer?"

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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character

GOING TO COVER. Voice in ihe distance "now, then, smith-come along i ■

Smitll. "OH. ITS ALL VERY WELL TO SAY. COME ALONG I WHEN HE WONT MOVE A STEP, AND IM AFRAID HE'S GOING TO LIE DOWN."

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A SON AND HEIR. Son and Heir, "how many of us are there? why. if you count the oirls, there are six— but some people don't count the girls—/'*) ONE!"

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From the Collection of '^ Mr. P nncJil' 1842 — 1864-

}KY\. Bf^lQQg'g PLEA3UF^E3 0^ HUf^Tip^Q.

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No. VII.

MR. BRIGGS, NOT BEING GOOD AT HIS "FENCES." GOES THROUGH THE PERFORMANCE OF OPENING A GATE.

tO/E OH THE OCEAN.

■■■OHl IS THERE NOT SOMETHING, DEAR AUGUSTUS. TRULY SUBLIME IN THIS WARRING OF THE ELEMENTS?' BUT AUGUSTUS'S HEART WAS TOO

FULL TO SPEAK." MS. Novtl by Lady ' * *.

THE RISING GENERATION.

Jurenile. ■■ uncle i-

Uncle. "NOW then, what is it? this is the fourth time youve woke

ME UP, SIR! "

Jurenile. "oh! just put a few coals on the fire, and pass the wine,

THATS A GOOD OLD CHAP."

73

John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.

RELIGION A LA MODE. Housemaid, "i tell you what it is, parker. i shall be very glad when

MISSUS HAS GOT TIRED OF THIS PUSEY-USM. IT MAY BE THE FASHION ; BUT WHAT with her COMIN' home LATE FROM PARTIES, AND GETTING UP FOR EARLY SERVICE, AND THEN GOIN' TO BED AGAIN, WE POOR SARVINTS HAS DOUBLE WORK AMOST."

STRANGE, BUT TRUE. Lady. "BY the way, mr tongs, i have used that bottle of balm of California,

CUT I FIND MY HAIR STILL COMES OFF."

VERY ACUTE.

Mr.

""SO YOUR NAME IS CHARLEY, IS IT? NOW, CHARLEY DOESN'T KNOW WHO I AM?"

S'larp Little Boy. "OH, yesi but i do, though."

Mr. . "WELL, WHO AM I?"

Sharp Litth Boy. "Why, you're the gentleman that kissed sister sophy in the library, on twelfth night.

WHEN you thought NO ONE WAS THERE."

GLORIOUS NEWS.

"WELL, RUGGLES, IT'S ALL RIGHT!"

"WHAT'S ALL RIGHT?"

"WHY! WE ARE TO HAVE MARIO AGAIN."

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Prom the Collection of ''Mr. Ptinchl' 1842 — 1864.

jVIF^. BF(iqQ3'3 PLEA3UF(E3 Of HUJITiJ^Q.

No. VIII. Mft. BR\(^<^B HAS ANOTHER DAY WITH THE HOUNDS.

MR. BRIGGS CAN'

T B.An PLV,MG LEAPS, SO H. MAKES .0. A GAP-WH,CH ,S ,MM.O,ATELV T.LEO BV A ..ANT,0 ^'^OJ^O-T^OU'Sr. WHO ,S VOW,NO

THAT HE WILL PITCHFORK MR. B.

F HE COMES "CALLOPEITRAVERIN"*" OVER HIS FrNCES-DANG'D IF HE DOANT.

AN EYE TO BUSINESS.

NOT A DIFFICULT THING TO FORETELL.

■ THE POOR GIPSY TELL YOUR FORTUNE. MY FRCrTY GENTLEMAN."

75

John Lcccli s Pictures 0/ Lije and Characier.

FLOWERS OF THE FRENCH ARMY— PICKED AT PARIS.

NOT YET!

HIGHLY INTERESTING.

"SEEN. THAT PARTY LATELY?"

•■WHAT? THE PARTY WITH THE WOODEN LEG. AS COME WITH—"' "NO. NO— NOT THAT PARTY. THE PARTY. YOU KNOW, AS—' "OHl AMI I KNOW THE PARTY YOU MEAN NOW."

"WELL, A PARTY TOLD ME AS HE CAN'T AGREE WITH THAT OTHER PARTY, AND HE SAYS THAT IF ANOTHER PARTY CAN'T 66 FOUND TO MAKE IT ALL blJUARE, Ht

SHALL LOOK FOR A PARTY AS WILL." (And SO 0/1 for lialf an hour.)

SOUND ADVICE.

Master Tom. "HAVE a weed, gran pa ?•

Gran'pa. "A whati sir?''

Master Tom. "A weed i— A CIGAR, you know."

Gran'pa. "certainly not, sir. i never smoked in my life."

Master Tom, "ahi then i wouldnt advise you to begin."

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pttnckl' 1842 — 1864.

JVIF;. BF^iqq3'3 PLEA3URE3 Of HUJ^TIf^Q.

No. IX.

MR. BRI0G3 HAS ANOTHER GLORIOUS DAY WITH THE HOUNDS, AND GETS THE BRUSH IFOR WHICH HE PAYS HAUF-A-SOVEREIGN-ONLY DONT TELL ANYBODY).

A^fUl POSITION DURING A STORM,

DOG-DAYS! PLEASANT FOR JOHN THOf.lAS.

Old L3dy. "JOHN thomasi"

John Thomas. "YES, my lady;'

Old Lady, -carry esmerauda-sme'S oetting tired, poor oarung!"

77

John Lcccli s Pict^trcs of Life and Character.

ALARMING. Hairdresser, "they say, sir, the choleras in the hair, siri"

Gent, (very uneasy), "indeed! ahemi then i hope you are very particular about the brushes you use." Hairdresser. "Ohi i see you oont hunderstand me. sir. i oont mean the 'air of the 'ed, but the hair hof the Hatmospherei

TEMPUS EDAX RERUM.

A ROMANCE OF ROAST DUCKS.

"GOOD GRACIOUS! IS IT POSSIBLE 7- NO ! YES: NO I— YES I YES, BY JUPITER, Its a GREY HAIR IN MY FAVOURITE WHISKER I" '

"MY DARLING, WILL YOU TAKE A LITTLE OF THE — A— THE STUFFING?" "I WILL, DEAR, IF YOU 00, BUT IF YOU DONT, I WONT."

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptcnchl' 1842 — 1864.

JVIF(. BF(iqQ3'3 PtEA3UFiE3 Of HUJ^TIJ^q.

No. X.

IN ANSWER TO NUMEROUS INQUIRIES, WE ARE HAPPY TO SAY. THAT MR, BRIGGS IS QUITE WELL, AND AT BRIGHTON. HE IS TAKING THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE HIS FAMILY A FEW RIDING LESSONS WE SHOULDNT WONDER IF HE WENT OUT WITH THE HARRIERS IN A DAY OR TWO.

THE HONEYMOON.

AUGUSTUS MAKES THE TEA FOR THE FIRST MONTH OF HIS MARRIAGE.

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John LeccJi s Picftires of Life and Character.

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PRIVATE THEATRICALS.

DISMAY OF MR, JAMES JESSAMMY ON BEING TOLD THAT HE WILL SPOIL THE WHOLE THING IF HE DOESN'T SHAVE OFF HIS WHISKERS.

Country London

REWINS.

TOWN AND COUNTRY. Footman meekly inquires of London Footman, "pray. sir. what do you think of our town? a nice place, aint it?- Footman (condescendingly), ■■vell, Joseph, i likes your town well enough, its clean, your streets are hairy : and

BUT I DONT like your CHAMPAGNE : ITS ALL OEWSBERRY."

YOUVE LOTS OF

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John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.

AN IMPENDING DISASTER.

Boy. "OHI IF YOU PLEASE M— COOKS VERY SORRY'M — BUT CO'JLD SHE SPEAK TO YOU A MOMENT?"

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MORE FREE THAN WELCOME.

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Cook. "WHO WAS THAT AT THE DOOR. MARY?"

Mary. "OMi such a nice-spoken gentleman with moustarchers. hes a

WRITIN' a letter in THE DRAWINQ-ROOM. HE SAYS HES A OLD SCHOOL- RU.ER OF MASTERS, JUST COME FROM INQIA."

Scfite—Tht Hall.

THE NICE-SPOKEN GENTLEMAN IS SEEN DEPARTING WITH WHAT GREAT- COATS AND OTHER TRIFLES HE MAY HAVE LAID HIS HANDS UPON.

82

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch,'' 1842 -1864.

WALJONIAHS.

Saiu: — Kooin in Con ill ly House. — Bnakjast-Tabli. Master Tom. "Oh, Robert !" Robert, "ves, siR!" Master Tom. "OH, i say, Robert i the ladies want me to take em out fishing to-day, so just tell young evans i shall want him to GO

WITH ME TO GET SOME WASP GRUBS; AND — LOOK HERE I TELL THE GARDENER HE MUST GET ME SOME LARGE LOBWORMS DIRECTLY, AND A FEW SMALL FROGS, AS PERHAPS WE SHALL TRY FOR A JACK. ANO-HI ! ROBERT, TELL HIM TO SEND EM IN HERE. THAT I MAY SEE WHETHER THEY'RE THE RIGHT SORT!"

IGeneml Exclamation of "Nasty Monkey I " from the Uclies. Old Gentleman being rather deaf, wishes master toms remarks repeated.

WISHING OFF A WATERING PLACE.

perhaps the JOLLIEST thing in the WORLD ll>

83

John LcecJi s Pictnres of Life and C hai'acter.

A MAN OF FEELING. Gentleman, "oh, certainly: you can go, of course; but, as you have been with me for nine years, i should like to know the reason."

Thomas, "why, sir, its my FCCLINS. you used always to read prayers, sir, yourself — and since miss WILKINS has been here, SHE'S BIN A-READING OF EM. NOW, I CANT BEKEAN MYSELF BY SAYIN' 'AMEN' TO A GUV'NESS '

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. Sorioua Flunkey, "i should require, madam, forty pounds a year, two suits of clothes,

TWO 'ATS, MEAT AND HALE THREE TIMES A DAY, AND PIETY HINDISPENSABLE, "

A FRAGMENT.

•■AND WILL YOU ALWAYS — ALWAYS, DEAREST ALUERIC, LOVE ME THUS?" SAID CONSTANCE.

■EVER, WHILE THIS HEART BEATS WITH LIFE I PASSIONATELY EXCLAIMED ALBERIC,

"THEN COULD YOU LEND ME FIVE POUNDS?" MURMURED THE LADY; "FOP REALLY THINGS ARS SO UAO IN THE CITY, THAT I, " liC., SC. 40,

84

From the Collccfioii of ''Mi-. Pitiichl' 1842 — 1864.

/ f/li.Sf POSITION. Individual (who is not over strong in his head, or Urni on his legs). " d-d-d-d-id

WALTZING-EVER-MAKE— YOU — GIDDY 7 BECAUSE. I —SHALL— BE — HAPPY— TO— SIT-

DOWN— WHENEVER— YOU'RE— TIRED ! ■'

Girl (viho is in hi^h dancing condition). "0H, dear no-i could waltz all

NIGHT!"

IN CAMP.— HOSPITALITY.

Officer. "WELL, BUT LOOK here, old fellow; WHY NOT STOP ALL NIGHT?" 85

THE NEW BONNET. Frederick, "there now, how very provoking! ive left the prayer-books at

HOME!"

Maria. "WELL, dear, never mind ; BUT do tell me, 1$ MY BOnncT STRAIGHT?"

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A GREAT MENTAL EFFORT.

First Cock Sparrow, -what a miwackulous tye, fwank! how the doose DO you manage it?'

Second Cock Sparrow, "yas. i fancy it is rather grand: but then, you see, I GIVE THE WHOLE OF MY MIND TO IT,"

John Lcecli s Pictures of Life and Character.

COMING HOME. Old Party (who is taking care of the liouse i. oh. yes. sir. youlu find

THE ROOM NICE AN' CLEAN-AN' I'M SURE THE BEDS HAIREO-FOR I'VE BIN AN' SLEP IN IT MY OWN SELF HEVERY NIGHT."

OH! THE CURTAINS. Objectionable Child. ' lor, pa: are you going to smoke? my eye i won't you catch it

WHEN MA COMES HOME. FOR MAKING THE CURTAINS SMELL! "

DISTRACTION.

Wife of your Bussum. "oh. i don't want to interrupt you. dear i only want some money for daby'S socks— and to know whether you will have the mutton colo or

HASHED."

A VERY VULGAR SUBJECT.

William. "HERE'S WISHIN YOU good EALTH JIM, AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR ! "

James. " thank'YE, bill, thank ye. i had ought to be a happy

COVE— FOR I'VE got A WIFE AS CAN THRASH ANY MAN OF HER WEIGHT — AND I'VE GOT A CHILD OF TWO YEARS AND A ARF AS CAN EAT TWO POUNDS O' BEEFSTEAK AT A SITTING-LET ALONE OWNIN' THE SMALLEST ULACK AND TAN TERRIER IN THE WORLD I "

86

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl^ 1842 — 1864.

A DELICIOUS SAIL—OFF DOVER.

Old Lady, "goodness gracious, mr. boatman! whats that^"

Stolid Boatman, "that, mum: nuthun. mum. only the artillery a prac

ThSIK, AND THAT'S ONE 0' THE CANNON-BALLS WHAT'S JUST STRUCK THE WATER I!

THE ROUND HAT, LADEN WITH NOVELS^ IN A STORM.

Ancient Mariner, "hold on a bit, miss-ill tow you

OFF-YOU SHOULD NEVER CARRY SO MUCH SAIL IN A SOU-WESTER.'

87

John LeccJi s Picfures of Life and Character.

St^OW-FLAKES.—'So. i. Street Buy ilo his n.idira/ enemy, the Pohcem.iiu "Snowballs, sir! NO, SIR!

I HAVEN'T SEEN NO ONE THROW NO SNOWBALLS, SIR I"

SNOW-FLAKES.-'So. 3.

SNOW-FLAKES. ~yo 2. Street Boy "hoh! soosanner! dont yer cry for me! fol de rol de riddle

LOL I HERE'S A JOLLY SLIDE! CUT AWAY. YOUNG 'UN! IT'S ALL SERENE!"

Playful Youth. "PLEASE, SIR, 1 WASN'T A HEAV.N' AT YOU — I WAS HEAVIN' AT BILLY JONES."

THE BIRTHDAY. Cousin Emily, -and SO its little Alfreds birthday to-morrow now. what

WOULD HE LIKE BEST FOR A PRESENT?"

Alfred (after much reflection), "why. i think i should like a— 1 should like a

TESTAMENT— AND— A— A— AND-OH. ) KNOW I I SHOULD LIKE A SQUIRT! I"

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842— 1864.

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Sportsman fin Standing Beanij. ■• where to, ncw. jack?-

Jaclr. -WEU-r LETS SEE! i should just QO up the CeAN3 AGAIN, AMD ACROSS THE TOP END. BEAT COWN THE OTKEB S<06 A»0 ROUXO BY THE BOTTOM ; WHILE YOUHE THERE. GET 0->EB AND TRY OLD HAYCOCKS STA.NOIMO OATS— ME WONT MINO— I'U. STOP HERE ANO MARX -

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89

John LcccJls Pictures of Life and Character.

BON-BON FROM A JUVENILE PARTY.

Doctor. "AHEM! WELL! ANO WHATS THE MATTER WITH MY YOUNG FRIEND AD0LPHUS7"

Fond Mother, "why, HE'S not at all the thing, doctor, he was at a juvenile party last night,

WHERE THERE WAS A TWELFTH CAKE ; AND IT PAINS ME TO SAY, THAT BESIDES EATING A GREAT DEAL TOO MUCH OF THE CAKE, HE WAS IMPRUDENT ENOUGH TO EAT A HARLEQUIN AND A MAN ON HORSEBACK, AND, I AM SORRY TO ADD. A CUPID AND A EIRDCAGE FROM THE TOP OF IT!"

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.

Tom. "JACK! WHEREABOUTS IS AMSTID — AM?" JaCli. "WELL, I CAN'T SAY EXACKERLY, BUT P KNOW IT'S SOMEWHERE NEAR AMSTID-EATH 1"

THE PIKE IS A VORACIOUS FISH, AND BITES VERY READILY IN THE WINTER MONTHS.

OLD GENTLEMAN IS VtHY FOND OF FISHING!?

HOW TO MAKE A CHATELAINE A REAL BLESSING TO MOTHERS.

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From the Collectioii of ''Mr. Ptiiichl' 1842 — 1864.

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A NICE GAME AT BILLIARDS. Pretty Cousin, "let me see, Frederick, im just eighteen to your love?"

Frederick (who is always so ridiculous), "that is precisely the state of the case, my dearest georgina." Mamma (witli severity). "Come, luncheon is quite ready."

VERY FINE GENTLEMEN. Master of tlie House, "now, pray what is it you complain of? is not a roast leg of mutton, with plenty of pudding, vegetables, and

BEER, A SUBSTANTIAL DINNER ENOUGH FOR YOU?"

Flunkey. "OH! substantial enough, no doubt, sir; but IT REALLY IS A i,UliZUH THAT-AW-ME AND THE OTHER GENTLEMEN HAS NOT BIN ACCUS- TOMED TO. ITS VERY CORSE— VERY CORSE, INDEED, SIR 11"

91

John Lcec/i s Piciurcs of JJfc and Character.

PLEASANT!

Nervous Ssntlemaii . "DOnt you think, robert. going so fast down hill is very likely to make the horse fall?"

Robert, "lor bless yer— no, sir; i never throwed a oss down in my life, xcept once and that was one frosty moonlight night (just

SUCH A NIGHT AS THIS IT WAs), AS I WAS A-ORIVIN' A GENT (aS MIGHT BE YOu) FROM THE STATION, WHEN I THROWED DOWN THIS WERRY OSS IN THIS WERRY IDENTICAL PLACE,"

A TIGHl FIT.

"YOUR BATH IS QUITE READY, MA'AM."

"WELL BUr MY GOOD GIRL, I CANT GET INTO SUCH A BIT OF A THING AS THAT I

A PUZZLING ORDER.

' I'll TROUBLE YOU TO MEASURE ME FOR A NEW PAIR OF BOOTS."

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842— 1864.

\h^. BF^IQQ3'3 PLEA3UF[E3 Of HUjSTlJNQ.

No. XII.

MR. BRIGGS, STIMULATED BY THE ACCOUNTS IN THE NEWSPAPERS OF THE DARING FEAT OF HORSEMANSHIP AT AYLESBURY, AND EXCITED BY MR. HAYCOCK'S

CLARET, TRIES WHETHER HE ALSO CAN RIDE OVER A DINING-ROOM TABLE.

WO WEWS /S (iOOD NEWSi?)

First Old Foozle. " would you like to see the paper, sir ? there s nothing in it." Second Old Foozle, "then what the devil d;d you keep it so long for?"

A SUGGESTION.

Driver, "where did the old gent want to go to, bill?" Conductor, "vy, he wanted to go to blackwall in a quarter of

AN HOUR."

Dimr. "OHi did he? then heo better order a ballooniii"

93

John LeecHs PicHires oj Life and Character.

VALUABLE HINT.

ALWAYS BOLT THE DOOR OF YOUR MACHINE AFTER BATHING, OR YOU MAY BE SERVED A3 POOR MR, BRIGGS WAS ONE DAY- HIS DISASTER IS REPRESENTED ABOVE.

AN ARTFUL EXCUSE. Servant Maid, "if you please, mem, could i qo out for half-an-hour to duy a bit of ridbin, mem?"

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pttnchl' 1842— 1864.

\hY\. BF(IQQ3'S PLEA3UFiEg Of HUJ^TIJSQ. ^ qalUpu) luv nut J

No. XIII.

MR. BRIGGS HAS GONE TO THE EXHIBITION.-A BOY HOLDS HIS HORSE IN THE MEANTIME.

A SKETCH OF CHARACTER BY PROFESSOR MILKANSOP, THE CELEBRATED GRAPH lOLOGIST.

Gentleman (reads), "intelligent; strong religious feelings' fono

OF little children ; LOVES, MUSIC, POETRY. AND THE FINE ARTS ; IS HELUCTANT TO TAKE OFFENCE, GENEROUS AND FORGIVING '—WELL, IM BLOWED, IF THAT AIN'T WONDERFUL! WHY. IT'S MY KARACTER TO A T I '■

AtJ INGENIOUS FELLOW.

■LOOK HERE, MY BOY! THE BOX MAKES A CAPITAL TABLE. AND THE BOOT

IS JUST THE THING FOR YOUR LEGS "

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John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.

A WEIGHTY MATTER. Caralry Officer (who rides about fire stone). " rM dooced glad were in

THE heavies: AIN'T YOU, CHARLEY 7 IT WOULD BE A HORRID BORE TO BE SENT OUT TO THE CAP! LIKE THOSE POOR LIGHT BOSS."

OUR YOUNG PEOPLE. Juvenile, "i tell you what it is. governor, the sooner we come to some

UNDERSTANDING THE BETTER. YOU CANT EXPECT A YOUNG FELLER TO BE ALWAYS AT HOME ; AND IF YOU DONT LIKE THE WAY I GO ON, WHY I MUST HAVE CHAMBERS, AND SO MUCH A-WEEK 7 "

A PERSONAL OPINION. Elderly Spinster. "SO. you're going to be married, dear, are you? well, for

MY part, I THINK NINE-HUNDRED-AND-NINETY-NINE MARRIAGES OUT OF A THOUSAND TURN OUT MISERABLY: BUT OF COURSE EVERY ONE IS THE BEST JUDGE OF THEIR OWN FEELINGS."

LITTLE WOMEN.

First Matron, "has your doll had the measles, Amelia 7 mine has—" Second Matron, -ko, dear, but its been very fractious about its

TEETH, and I'M GOING TO GIVE IT A LITTLE GREY POWDER,"

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchy' 1842 — 1864.

|VIF|. Bi^iqGS'3 P,LEA3UF(ES Of flgHl^lQ.

No. I.

OUft FRIEND BRIGGS CONTEMPLATES A DAY'S FISHING.

A GROSS OFFENCE. Flunkey, "how dare you bring me a steel fork, siri"

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STREET DIALOGUE.

First Boy. " i'll punch yer ed, if yer say much." SecomI Bo/, •■who'll punch my eej ?"—firs( Boy. "i V/IU.." Second Boy. ■■''OU mLL7"-First Boy. "YES, / will." Second Soy. "WEll!-do n.-— First Bey. 'AH!" Second Boy. "YES!"— f/>s( Soy. ■•OH!" [Soys evsponte.

CAUGHT. Domestic (soliloquising), "welli tm sure missus had better give this new bonnet to me,

INSTEAD OF STICKING SUCH A YOUNG-LOOKING THING UPON HER OLD SHOULDERS"

(The Impudent miiu has inmadiate warning)

A PRUDENT RESOLVE. 'Ousemaid. " well, mr. rodert. i suppose youll be off to the diqoinos

ALONO with the rest OF THE GENTLEMEN 7 •

Flunkey. "NOT if i knows it, mary, my dear, i aint dfen accustomed

TO FIZZICAL exertion ; AND I DON'T INTEND TO UECIN HARD WORK AT MY TIME OF LIFE."

USED UP.

Cranilmamm.1. "why. whats the matter with my pet?"

Child. "WHY, GRANDMA, AFTER GIVING THE SUBJECT EVERY CONSIDERATION, I HAVE COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT— THE WORLD IS HOLLOW, AND MY DOLL IS STUFFED WITH SAWDUST. SO — 1 — SHOULD — LIKE — IF YOU PLEASE. TO BE A NUN I"

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punckl' 1842 — 1864.

JVIF?. BF{iqQ3'3 PLEA?UF(Eg Of fIgHIJSQ.

No. II. IWff. fi/?/GGS STARTS ON HIS FISHING EXCURSION.

No. III.

MR. B. WONT HAVE A MAN WITH HIM, AS HE THINKS HE CAN MANAGE A PUNT BY HIMSELF; t.NZ) THE CONSEQUENCE IS, HE IS OBLIGED TO GO TO BED WHILE HIS THINGS ARE DRIED, HAVING UPSET HIMSELF, AS A MATTER OF 0OURS3.

ENERGETIG.

" KJ-'— THERE !— STOP !"

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JUST TURNED A COMPLETE SOMERSAULT ! !

■■':'■ S.C. &C. REPRESENT SPARKS OF DIVERS BEAUTIFUL OOLOURa

MANNERS MAKE THE MAN.

Omnibus Driver. " i DEO you a thousand pardons, i am sure,"

Cs'iman. -OH, pray don't 'teNTiCN it. irs of no coNSfgurNCa. delieve Mi

MUCH TOO CLEVER.

SImrp (but vulgar Little Boy). •■ hallo, missus, wot are those?" Old Wom,in. "twopence."

Boy. "WHAT A LIE I THEY'RE APPLES."

[£.«(, whistling popular lir.

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From the Collection of ''Mr. PiLiich^' 1842— 1864.

JVIF}. BF(IQQ3'3 PL£:A3UF{E3 Of flgHIJMQ.

No. IV.

MR. BRIGGS TRIES (fOR MANY HOURS) A LIKELY PLACE FOR A PERCH , BUT UPON THIS OCCASION THE WIND IS NOT IN A FAVOURABLE QUARTER.

No. v.

MINNOW CAUGHT BY MR. BRIGGS ; EXACT SIZE OF LIFE.

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RETURNING FROM THE SEA-SIDE. -A LITTLE COMMISSION.

•IF YOU PLEASE, SIR.-MRS. GENERAL SLOWCOACH S COMPLIMENTS. AND SHE SAYS IF YOU'RE GOING BY THE TRAIN THIS MORNING. SHE WOULD FEEL PERTICKLER OBLIGED BY YOUR TAKINO C'fARGE OF THIS LITTLE CASK OF SEA-WATER AS FAR AS HER OUSE."

John Lecc/is Pictures of Life and Character.

ANGLING IN THE SERPENTINE. -SAT URD AY . P.M.

PiSCitOr No. I. "HAD EVER A BITE, JIM?"

Piscator No. 2. -not yet— 1 ohly come here last Wednesday'

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.— (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

"THE COUNTRY IS AWFULLY DEEP. BUT THE FALLING IS DELIGHTFULLY SOFT AND SAFE."

From I he Collection of ''Mr. PzLiich" 1842 — 1864.

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NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

PATERFAMILIAS PREFERS HIS OWN BEDROOM (wHICH THE WHITEWASHERS HAVE JUST LEFt) TO THE DISCOMFORT OF AN HOTEL.

THE GENTLE CRAFT. Contemplatirt) Man (in punt), "i don't so much care about the sport, its the delicious repose i enjoy SO."

104

From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptmch" 1842— 1864.

\hY\. BF(iqQg'3 PLEA3URE3 Of flgHlj^Q.

No. VII.

TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS OF MR. BRIGGS.

SOMEHOW OR OTHER (ASSISTED BY HIS LITTLE BOY WALTER), HE CATCHES A JACK, WHICH, TO USE MR. B.'S OWN WORDS, FLIES AT HIM, AND BARKS UKE A DOG

SPLENDID DAY WITH THE "QUEEN'S."

First Sporting Snob, "well, bill, what sort of a day have yer had?"

Seco;id Ditto, "oh, magnificent, my boyi i see the 'ounds several times; and none of yer nasty

■edges AN' ditches, either ; BUT A PRIME TURNPIKE ROAD ALL THE WAY."

DREADFUL CRISIS.

Victim. "HOPE YOU WILL NOT BE OFFENDED, SIR; BUT 1 SHOULD BE VERY GLAD IF YOU COULD SETTLE MY LITTLE BILL UP TO CHRISTMAS."

Mr Dunup. "OFFENDED, MY DE.\R BOY I NOT IN THE LEAST. BUT THE FACT IS, I HAVE 'SUSPENDED CASH PAYMENTS' FOR SOME TIME."

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JoJin Leecli s Pichires of Life and Character.

fOX STEALS AWAY FROM THE COVER; BEARDED FOREIGNER OF DISTINCTION IMMEDIATELY GIVES CHASE.

Whipper-in (will) excitement, loquitur). '"Old 'ard, there i 'OLD 'ARDi where are you agalloping to 7 do you think rou can catch a fox?" Foreigner of Distinction (witi} great glee), "i do not know, mom ami; but i will trai— i will tram"

THE PIC-NIC.

Contented Man (loq.). "what a nice damp place we have secured; and how very fortunate we are in the weather; it would have been so provoking for us all to have brouoht our umbrellas and then to have had a fine day 1 1 glass of wine, BRIGGS. EH9"

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptmck" 1842— i

864.

JVIR. BF(IQq3'3 PLEASURES Of fl3HI|^Q.

No. VIII.

WR. BRIGOS, ANXIOUS TO BECOME A "COMPLETE ANGLER," STUDIES THE "GENTLE ART" OF FLY-FISHINQ.

No. IX.

VIR. B. GOES OUT. HIS CHIEF DIFFICULTY IS, THAT EVERY TIME HE THROWS HIS LINE— THE HOOKS (oF WHICH THERE ARE FIVE) WILL STICK

BEHIND IN HIS JACKET AND TR-WS-RS.

107

John LeecUs Pictttres of Life and Character.

MEN OF EXPERIENCE.

Tom. "AH. BILL! IM QUITE TIRED OF THE DISSIPATION OF THE GAY AND FASHIONABLE WORLD. I THINK I SHALL MARRY AND SETTLE."

Bill. "WELL, IM DEVILISH SICK OF A BACHELOR'S LIFE MYSELF. BUT 1 DON'T LIKE THE IDEA OF THROWING MYSELF AWAY IN A HURRY."

QUITE UNNECESSARY. Juvenile. "OH. charley if you hear a report that im going to be married

OIRL IN BLACK, YOU CAN CONTRADICT IT. THERES NOTHING IN IT "

NOT VERY LIKELY.

Mistress. "WELL, I'M SUREl AND PRAY WHO IS THAT?"

Cook. "OH, IF YOU PLEASE'M, IT'S ONLY MY COUSIN WHO HAS CALLED JUST TO SHOW ME HOW TO BOIL A POTATO."

EVERY LITTLE HELPS.

I SAY. TOMMY. COME AND SHOVE. HERE'S THE POOR 'ORSE CAN'T GET THE WAGGIN UPI"

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.

fA^. BRIQQ3'g PL£:AgUF(£g Of gHOOTIJ^Q.

No. L

MR, BRIGGS THINKS OF RUNNING DOWN THE DAY AFTER TO-MORROW TO HIS FRIEND HAYCOCK FOR A DAY'S SHOOTING. AND HAS BORROWED A DOG TO GO WITH HIM. FOR THE NINTH TIME DURING THE NIGHT HE HAS BEEN DISTURBED BY THE HOWLING OF THE ANIMAL

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No. II.

MR. BRIGGS NO SOONER RETURNS TO HIS BED, THAN MRS. BRIGGS SAYS, "MY DEAR I THERE'S THAT NASTY, TIRESOME DOG AGA:N ! 1 "

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109

John Leeclis Pictures of Life and Character.

WHEN IT IS DELIGHTFUL TO LOSE A BET. Grace. "Teddihgton first?— then that will make four dozen and a half, remember, sixes i two dozen white, and the rest pale drab and lavender."

REWARD OF MERIT.

Ragged Urchin, "please, give dad a short pipe ••

Barman. "Cant do it. dont know him.-

Ragged Urchin. "Why, he gets drunk here every Saturday night."

Barm.in. "OHi does he, my uttle dear? then 'eres a nice long un, with a bit OF wax at the end."

CRUEL.

"REMEMBER THE STEWARD, SIR, IF YOU PL6ASE."

110

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.

/^F(. BF(IQq,S'p PLEAgUFiE^ Of ^HOOTIJ^Q.

THE STARVED-OUT ALDERMAN.

DREADFUL CASE OF DESTITUTION

No. III.

9 A.M., HIS ARRIVAL ON THE MOOR. MR. BRIGGS SAYS THAT THE FINE BRACING AIR MAKES HIM SO VIGOROUS THAT HE SHALL NEVER BE BEAT. HE ALSO FACETIOUSLY REMARKS THAT HE IS ON '■ HIS NATIVE HEATH," ANO THAT HIS "NAME IS MACGREGOR I "

No. IV.

II AM. MR. BRIGGS BEGINS TO SHOW SYMPTOMS OF DISTRESS. HE FINDS HIS "NATIVE HEATH" A VERY DIFFERENT THING TO HIS "NATIVE FLAGSTONES."

AN OCEAN SWELL.

THE DELIGHTFUL PROCESS OF DRESSING IN A BATHING-MACHINE.

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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and CJiaracfcr.

AN EXCLUSIVE. Enter Small Swell (who drawls as follows), ■a-brown, a-want some more coats i"

Snip. "YES. SIR. THANK YOU, SIR. HOW MANY WOULD YOU PLEASE TO WANT?" Small Swell. "A — let me SEE; all have eight A — NO. ALL HAVE NINE. LOOK HEREl A— SHALL WANT SOME TROWSERS."

Snip. "YES. SIR. THANK YOU. SIR. HOW MANY WOULD YOU LIKE?"

Small S*e//. "A— i dont know exactly. s'POSe we say twenty-four pairs; .\nd

LOOK HERE! SHOW ME SOME PATTERNS THAT WONT BE WORN BY ANY SNOBS!"

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ELEGANT HABIT. Mamma. "My dear Frederick, do pray take your hands out of your

POCKETS ! "

Frederick, "couldnt do it, mamma, dear; all our men at Cambridge wear

THEIR HANDS IN THEIR POCKETS. AND I COULDN T DISGRACE MY COLLEGE BY TAKING MINE OUT!!'

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AN OMNIBUS INCIDENT. Man (thrusting his hand into the window), "will you

BUY A penknife WITH A HUNDRED BLADES, SIR?"

PITY IS AKIN TO LOVE. Boy (loq.), "O dont i pity them poor nobs in cauridgeS this hot weatheri"

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.

]AV\. BFJIQGS'S PLEA3UF[ES Of gHOOTIJ^Q.

No. V,

r2 A.M. TOTAL PROSTRATION OF MR. BRIGGS.

ANALOGY. Sportins mn (loduituo. "i SAV. charles-thats a promising uttue filly along o' that bavhaireo woman whos talking to the

BLACK-COB-LOOKING MAN!"

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JoJni Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.

JOHN THOMAS MISPLACED.

Lady. "YOu wish to leave— really its very inconvenient, pray— have you any reason to be dissatisfied with your place?"

Flunkey, "oh. dear no, maam— not dissatisfied exactly; but— a— the fact is, ma am, you dont keep no wehicle. fn7> i find i miss MY

CARRIAGE exercise."

NOTHING LIKE PRUDENCE.

Maria (lor,.), "my dear Charles, before we think of marrying, i must ask you what you have?"

curb's. "my dear maria, i will tell you frankly that all i have in the world is a r>rum and a cricket bat ; out papa has promised me a uow and arrows. and a pony, if i'm a good boy."

Maria. "o»\ my dear charles, we could never live and keep house upon thati"

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HOUSEMAIDS REFUSING SERVICE IN BELGRAVIA. Lady Emily. "NOW dear, i wish you would be quick, and light the fires,

AND HELP ME TO MAKE THE BEDS."

ITIie Barracl<s being removed from Kniglttsbridite. Young Ladies do llie Houseworli.

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.

)V1I^. BRIQqS'3 PLEA3UF(E3 Of gHOOTII^lQ.

No. VI.

MR. BRIGGS IS OFF AGAIN SHOOTING.

G/?>1 WDM/1 MM/1 /S

SUPPOSED TO HAVE GIVEN MASTER TOM SOME PLUMS.

MAKING THE BEST OF IT.

Master Ton,. "Now, then, grannv, rvE eaten the plums, and if you dont Qive me s^pence. i'lu

SWALLOW THE STONES'"

John LcccJi s Pictures of Life and Character.

HORRIBLE INCIDENT IN REAL LIFE.

AS THE SERVANTS ARE GONE TO BED, THE MASTER OF THE HOUSE ENDEAVOURS TO GET A LITTLE BIT OF SUPPER FOR HIMSELF. HE CANT CONCEIVE WHERE THE DEUCE THE THINGS ARE ALL KEPT ; AND HE IS ALMOST TORN TO PIECES BY THE BLACK NATIVES OF THE KITCHEN.

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A FAULTY MIRROR.

RATHER SEVERE.

"SHALL I OLD YOUR ORSE, SIR?"

"LOR! WHAT A MOST ABOMINABLE GLASS.— I DECLARE IT MAKES ONE LOOK A PERFECT FRIGHT'."

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Piuichl' 1842 — 1864.

]AY\. BF^iqqS'S PLEAgUf^ES Of SHOOTIJ^Q.

No. VII.

FORTUNATELY FOR MR^ BRIGGS (wHO <M\LL LOAD HIS OWN GUN BECAUSE THf/V HE KNOWS WHAT HE IS ABOUT) THE KEEPER DISCOVERS THAT HE HAS PUT ABOUT THREE-QUARTERS OF A POUND OF SHOT INTO HIS RIGHT-HAND BARREL.

QnkHQ SHOW OF PRIZE VEGETARIANS.

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John LcecJi s Pictures oj Life and Character.

Q,onsoiA7\Qn.

"NOT KITCHED NONE! AH' SIR. YOU SHOULD HA' BIN HERE LAST TOOSDAY ; THERE WAS TOO GENTS KILLED A UNCOMMON SIGHT

A- FISH TO BE SURE, THEN.'

BOTTOM FISHING.

Piscalor No / (miserably). " now, tom, DO leave off. it isn't of any use ; and it'3 getting quite dark."

Piscaior No. 2. "leave offii what a precious disaqreeadle chap you are. you come out for a days pleasure and youre always A-wantinq to go home I"

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pimch" 1842—1864.

]h\\. Bf^iqqg'g PLEA3UF(E5 Of gHOOTI|^q.

No. VIII.

FEW THINGS ARE MORE ANNOYING THAN TO BE SHDRT OF POWDER WHEN THERE IS A CHANCE OP GOOD SPORT. MR BRIGG3 FEELING THIS, ORDERS A GOOD SUPPLY. TO BANG AWAY AT THE PHEASANTS TO-MORROW. HE SUGGESTS TO MRS. ERIGGS, THAT IT SHOULD BE KEPI UNDER THEIR BED. TO BE OUT OF THE WAY OF THE CHILDREN ! !

A CAUTION TO LITTLE BOYS AT A FESTIVE SEASON. Mamma, "why, my dearest albert, what are you crying for?-so good, too, as you have been

ALL DAY I"

Snoiled Little Boy. "BOO-KOO! I'VE eaten so-much be-ef and t-turkey, that i cant eat any p-plum

I^-P-PUDDING!" " '""l "''^^ ^ '"^ ^''"* ''"'° '°*

A PRIVATE OPINION.

"WELL, I THINK THIS IS THE NEATEST THING I HAVE SEEN FOR A LONG TIME."

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Jo Jin Leecli s Pictiires of I^ife and Character

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BH FROM THE MINING DISTRICTS.

First. "WUT TAK THY QUOAT OFF, THEN! 01 TELL THEE OI'M AS GOOD A MON AS THEEl-

Second. "THEE A MON ! WHOY THEE BE'EST ONLY WALKING ABOUT TO SAVE THY FUNERAL EXPENSES!"

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ANOTHER BIT FROM THE MINING DISTRICTS.

First Polite Native. "WHO'S 'im, bill?" Second Ditto. "A stranger i"

First Ditto. "'EAVE 'ARF A BRICK AT 'IM."

UP TO WEIGHT.

stout Party. "AHEMI I want to have a look at the hounds TO-r«ORROW! DO YOU think you HAVE GOT ANYTHING THAT WOULD CARRY ME?"

Stable Keeper, 'well, sir! i think i have two brown 'osses-zI^o d OMrtieuS, as perhaps might do it!"

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Joliu Lccclis Piclurcs oj Lije and Character.

WH-(, INDEED? Perceptive Child, mamma, dear! why do those gentlemen dress themselves like the funny little men in my noahs ark?"

VERY CONSIDERATE.

Aflabh Little Gentleman, "dear, oh deari how it rains i im afraid you'll

OET VERY WET— CAN I OFFER YOU A OREAT COAT OR ANYTHING?"

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CHANGING THE SUBJECT.

Old Gentleman, "well. Walter, i suppose you have got into latin and creek at

SCHOOL BY THIS TIME, EH?"

Juvenile. "OH, yes, sir. i have just finished xenophon and thucydides, and am

NOW IN EURIPIDES. BY THE WAY, SIR, HOW WOULD YOU RENDER THE PASSAQE BEGINNING

KfXKws TTfTTpaKTat nni'Ta^t] ? " Old Gentleman. "Ahemi hey 7-what 7— ahem i here, ruggles, bring another bottle

OF CLARET, AND — EH? WHAT? WALTER, I THINK YOU HAD BETTER JOIN THE LADIES."

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From the Collection of "'Mr. launch,' 1842—1864.

MEETING HIM HALF WAY. Young Hopeful, "well, its of no use, governor; i cant stick to business.

I WANT to be a soldier, AND YOU MUST BUY ME A COMMISSION."

Governor, "no, my boy, i cant afford to buy you a commission, but ill

TELL YOU WHAT I WILL DO; IF YOU WILL GO DOWN TO CHATHAM AND ENLIST, I WILL GIVE YOU MY WORD OF HONOUR I WONT BUY YOU OFF!"

MEN OF THE WORLD.

First Man of the World, "heard of miss f s marriage, charley?"

Second Do. "AH! i heard it spoken of. i believe it was a marriage of

INCLINATION ON BOTH SIDES?"

First Do. "YES! IT WAS A BAD JOB. THOSE MATCHES NEVER TURN OUT WELLl"

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PATERFAMILIAS MAKES HIMSELF INDEPENDENT OF HOTELS.

foJiii LcccJis Picticres of Life and Character.

THE BRITON ABROAD.

DID you EVER SEE TWO STRANQE ENGLISHMEN BREAKFASTING AT A TABLE D'HOTE ABROAD? WELL! ISN'T IT A CHEERFUL THING?

THE GARRET AND THE CONSERVATORY, eantoel Pluralist, "what the people can want with a crystal palac; on Sundays, i cant tminki sur:ly they ought to de contented with

THEIR CHURCH AND THEIR HOME AFTKRWARD8."

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From ilic Collection of ''Mr. PuncJi" 1842 — 1864.

A THOROUGH GOOD COOK Lady, "then, why did you leave your last place, pray?"

Cook. "WELL, MA'AM, AFTER I'M DONE WORK, I AM VERY FOND OF SINGING AND PLAYING ON THE ACCORDIUM, AND MISSUS HADN.T USED TO LIKE IT— AND SO I GIVE NOTICE 1"

DOMESTIC SANITARY REGULATIONS.

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John LcecJis Pictures of Life and C/i'a racier.

INFORMATION.

"JEMMY! WHAT'S A STALL AT THE HOPERA?"

"WELL, I CANT SAY. NOT FOR CERTAIN; BUT I SUPPOSE IT'S

WHERE THEY SELLS THE HAPPLES, HORANGES, GINGER BEER

AND BISKITS."

A MOST ALARMING SWELLING!

SELF-ESTEEM. Genllcman. "sixty pounds a year ii why, man, are you aware that such a

SUM IS MORE THAN IS FREQUENTLY GIVEN TO A CURATE?"

Flunkey. "OH, YES, SIR; BUT THEN YOU WOULD HARDLY, I HOPE, 00 FOR TO COMPARE ME WITH THE HINFEHIOR ORDER OF CLERGY."

GROSS INSULT.

L'niversily "Man" haviiif; spmt a /itc days in 'J'lKvn, at the end of Term is about to go Home.

Waiter (condescendinily). ■•ooino home for the holidays, sir?" University man (huilins himself into Hansom j. "euston squa-a-a-rei"

126

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.

C/tWD/D. OW Qent. "Thomas, i have always placed the greatest confidence in you. now tell me, thomas,

HOW IS IT THAT MY BUTCHER'S BILLS ARE SO LARGE, AND THAT I ALWAYS HAVE SUCH BAD DINNERS?"

Thomas, "really, sir, i don't know, for im sure we never have anything nice in the kitchen

THAT WE DONT always SEND SOIHE OF IT UP INTO THE PARLOUR'"

DE GUS-TIBUS.

Uncle. "SO, you've been to the crystal palace— have you, cus?"

Bus. "YES, UNCLE."

Uncle. "WELL. NOW, ill give you sixpence if you will

TELL me what YOU ADMIRED MOST IN THAT TEMPLE OF INDUSTRY 7 "

Gus. (unhesitatingly). "Veal and 'am pies, and the ginger

BEER. GIVE US THE SIXPENCE."

AN ENTHUSIASTIC FISHERMAN.

■WHAT A BORE I JUST LIKE MY LUCK. NO SOONER HAVE 1 GOT MY TACKLE READY, AND SETTLED DOWN TO A BOOK, THAN THERE COMES A CONFOUNDED BITE!"

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' POOR SWEEPER, LADIES ! RAILWAY DIRECTOR ONCE. LADIES \

127

John Lceclis Pictures of Lijc and Character

A COUNTRY BALL. First Amiable Lady (very loud), ■what a remarkably odd set of people one meets at a public balli" Second Do. "Oh, very droll !• Poor Little Swell. " yeth ; and so thwangely drethedi"

A FACT. Flunkey (out if place), "theres just one question i should like to ask your ladyship-ham i engaged for work, or ham i engaged for ornament?"

128

From the Collection of ^^ Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.

RATHER AWKWARD FOR TOMKINS. Young Diana, "i think, sir, ir you would be so good as to go first, and break the top hail, my pony would get over."

AGRICULTURAL DISTRESS.

Whip. "HOLD HARD, GENTLEMEN! WARE WHEAT I WARE WHEAT II ■•

Young Farmer, •■come on, gentlemen, never mino the WHEAT-lTfi ONLY THIRTY shillings a quasteh.

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John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Chai^acter.

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rW£ 0P£ft/1. Box-Keepsr. "stalls 21s ano 17, this way, maam . last row, maam. wont you like a book, maamt"

SEASONABLE QUESTION.

"DID YOU WANT YER DOOR SWEPT, .VIARM?"

A BRITISH RUFFIAN.

Udy. "IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH WHAT I HAVE GIVEN YOU, THERE'S A GENTLEMAN HERE WHO WILL SETTLE WITH YOU."

Cabman, "no, there aihT! there Ain'T *o GiuTllMah herei" Lady, "i tell you there is. there is a gentleman in this house." Catman. "OH, no, there ain't, tOT if m beloucs to you:-

TURFITES.

"I say, old fellow, how do you go to the derby this year ? "

■'OH, the OLO way — HAMPEFf AND FOUR."

132

From the Collection of ''Mr. Pimchl' 1842— 1864.

UNSEASONABLE SPORT.

Wife (much startled). "Gooo gracious, Reginald: what are you doing with that gun?" Reginald (who is very hnd of shooting)- "HUSH! hush! my dear-ive killed twoi ■ Wife. "MY GOODNESS! TWO WHAT 7— THIEVES ? "

Reginald, "no, dear, two of those confounded rabbits that are Always eating the vebbenai there, go to sleep, darling— ill have another directly,"

A YOUNG GENTLEMAN AND SCHOLAR. Fond Mother, -why, he doesnt write very well yet, but he gets on

NICELY WITH HIS SPELLING. COME, ALEXANDER, WHAT DOES D. O. G. SPELL?"

Infant Prodigy (with extraordinary quickness), "Cati"

■'THAT IS THE QUESTION."

IS WESKETS TO BE GENERALLY WORE THIS SUMMER?

133

John Leeclis PicttLves of Life and Character.

ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT. Oealsr, " there i he aint a 'obse made up for sale hell go on improvin' every day you keep

HIM— HE WILL."

EASY SHAVING.

ARITHMETIC IN THE UNIVERSITY.

"I SAY, FRANK, MY BOY— IF TROUNCER'S AT 5 TO 2. AND NUTSHELL AT 8 TO I, WHATS THE BETTING AGAINST THE PAIR OF THEM 1 " "I'M SURE I DONT KNOW— TAKE YOU 0 TO I."

STARTLING EFFECT OF THE "GOLD DIGGINS."

Reduced Goldsmith (loq.j. now then, here you arei-a handsome gold snuff- box AND A HAPORTH OF SNUFF FOR A PENNY!"

134

From the Collection of ''Mr. P tench" 1842— 1864.

A TEST OF STRENGTH.

First Languid Part^. "dont you find sea-air very strengthening, jack?- Second Ditto, Ditto- "ah, vewy! i could throw stones in the water all dayi"

HOW DO YOU LIKE IT?

ELEGANT AMD RATIONAL DINNER COSTUME FOR CLOSE WEATHER.

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John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.

A HEAVY BLOW. Alderman Gobble. "Whaw-t; pull down temple bar? oh dear i rinq for the sherry.

THEY'LL BE FOR DESTROYING OOG AND MAQOQ NEXT."

OYSTERS IN JUNE-DELICIOUS!

"NOW, MY LITTLE MAN-HERES YOUR FINE NATIVES! ONLY A PENNY A LOT."

A PRODIGIOUS NUISANCE. Learned (but otherwise hiihly objectionable) Child (loq >. "OH, mamma, deari what do you think? i asked

MR, AND miss TO NAME SOME OF THE REMARKABLE EVENTS FROM THE YEAR 700 TO THE YEAR 600

B C , AND THEY COULDNT. BUT ( CAN — AND— THE SECOND MESSINIAN WAR COMMENCED ; AND— THE POET TYRTVEUS FLOURISHED ; BYZANTIUM WAS FOUNDED BY THE INHABITANTS OF MEGARA ; DRACO GAVE LAWS TO ATHENS i TERPANDER OF LESBOS, THE MUSICIAN AND POET ; THALES OF MILETUS, THE PHILOSOPHER ; ALC/CUS AND SAPPHO, THE POETS, .'FLOURISHED ; AND NEBUCHADNEZ ■

[Sensation from right and Mt, during which the voice of Child is happily drowned.

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LITTLE BOY HAS A PENN'ORTH -

ALARMING RESULT!

136

From tJie Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.

HO^ TO MAKE CULPRITS COMFORTABLE ; OR, HINTS FOR PRISON DISCIPLINE.

SAILORS ON SHORE CAROUSING-AS IT WILL BE WHEN THE GROG IS STOPPED.

137

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Jo Jin LcccJis Pictures of Life and Character.

SUBURBAN FELICITY. GRATIFYING DOMESTIC {POULTRY) INCIDENT.

Buttons. "OH! PLEASEM I BE QUICK M ! HERES THE COACHING CHINA A C'-UCKING LIKE ANYTHINK. HEVE BEEN AND LAID A HEGGMI

DURING THE FROST A CERTAIN FOX-HUNTER INCREASES IN WEIGHT. AND GETS TOO BIG FOR HIS CLOTHES.

138

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.

JVIF^. BI^iqQ3'3 PLEA3UF(E3 Of 3H00TIJ^Q.

No. IX. TABLEAU-REPRESENTING MR. BRIGGS OUT FOR A DAY'S RABBIT-SHOOTING.

COLD COMFORT. Country Friend to Sporting Gent from Town. "well. jack, i told you we should have a capital c.w. vou see the frost is cuite gone."

'39

John Leccli s Piciuj-cs of Lije and Cliaractci'.

THE BEARD AND MOUSTACHE MOVEMENT. Hsilwiy Guard. "Now, maam, is this your luggage?" Old Lady (who concludes she is attacked by Brigands) "OH, yesi gentlemen, its mine, take it— take all i have— but spare, oh SPARE OUR lives ii"

TRUE POLITENESS.

Alderman Cobble, "now. then, oals i ive quite done, can i cut you ant crub?'

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MF5. BF5IQQS'3 PLEASUF(E3 Of gHOOTIJ^Q.

No. X.

>1 fff/EWD W/IS G//EW Mft. BR\Q.GS, A DAY'S SHOOTING.

A COCK PHEASANT GETS UP, AND MR. BRIGGSS IMPRESSION IS, THAT A VERY LARGE F.REWORK HAS BEEN LET OFF CLOSE TO TO HIM. HE IS

ALMOST FRIGHTENED TO DEATH.

FISHING~WITH FLIES.

THE OLD GENTLEMAN IS IN A HURRY TO GET TO THE STATION- CAB-HORSE JIBS MOST RESOLUTELY.

Old Gent, ■■now, then, driver, whats the matter ?■■

Cabman, "on. its nothin^. sir. hes only a leetle too fresh, siri"

141

John LcccJis Piclitrcs of Lijc and Character

HOW No. 4 ENJOYED HIMSELF,

HOW No, 8 SUFFERED IN CONSEQUENCE.

SPEAK AS YOU THINK.

"ARE YOU GOING?"

'■WHY, YE-ES. THE FACT IS, THAT YOUR PARTY IS SO SLOW, AND I AM WEALLY SO INFERNALLY BORED, THAT I SHALL 00 SOMEWHERE AND SMOKE A QUIET CIGAR."

"WELL, GOOD NIGHT. AS YOU ARE BY NO MEANS HANDSOME, A GREAT PUPPY, AND NOT IN THE LEAST AMUSING. I THINK IT'S THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO."

A HORRIBLE BUSINESS.

M.\ster Butcher, "did you take old major dumbledores ribs to no. 127"

Boy. "YES, SIR."

Master Butcher, "then cut miss wiggles'S shoulder and neck, and hang mr. foodle'S

LEGS TILL THEY'RE QUITE TENDER I "

142

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MR. B. ) "OH NO, SIR!— THIS AINT THE BIG ONE, THE BIG ONE IS AFTER YOU GET OUT OF THE LANE, AND AFORE YOU COME TO THE BROOK I"

OUR ENGLISH CLIMATE.

MAY-DAY FOR THE SWEEPS.

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John LeecJis Pictttres of Life and Ckai^acter.

DISTRESSING RESULT OF EMIGRATION. Lady, "yes, my dear, john left us without any warning, and we cant match the other footman, because all the tall men are gone

TO AUSTRALIA."

THE ROAD-SIDE ON THE DERBY DAY.

A "DRAG" FULL OF GUARDSMEN IS SUPPOSED TO BE PASSING.

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.

DOMESTIC BLISS.

Young Mother (joyously), "the dear little creature is gettinq on so nicely; its beginning quite to take notice." First Mother of a.

Family (blandly). "OH! my dear! that is not taking notice; its only the wind." Second Ditto, "you should give it a little dill-water.

DEAR. YOU WOULD FIND," &0. &C. Third Ditto. "WELL, IF IT WAS MY CHILD. I SHOULD." &C. &C. Fourth DittO. "NOW, WHEN I WAS NURSING MY LITTLE

GREGORY, I USED," SiC. «ic. Fifth DittO. "WELL. NOW. I WOULD NOT FOR THE WORLD THAT A BABY OF MINE." SiC. &C. Sixth DittO. "INDEED, I HAVE

KNOWN CHILDREN OBLIGED TO ENDURE THE MOST HORRIBLE AGONY," &C. &C Seventh DittO. "DEPEND UPON IT, LOVE; AND YOU KNOW I HAVE HAD A

LARGE FAMILY— AND IF YOU WILL BE ADVISED BY ME." &C- &c. [Young Mother bscomes quite bewildered, and gives herself up to despair.

SEA-SIDE LITERATURE FOR YOUNG LADIES; OR, DELIGHTS OF CROCHET. First Young Lady (reads), "ioth row-3 long with three chain after each into third small space. , long into same space, 5 ^°>'°J""

THREE chain AFTER EACH INTO MIDDLE SPACE, I LONG INTO SAME SPACE, 3 LONG WITH 3 CHAIN AFTER EACH INTO NEXT SPACE, I LONG IN S«ME SPACE, 5 CHAIN, DITTO IN MIDDLE OF LARGE SPACE, S CHAIN ; REPEAT."

Second and Third Young Ladies (in ecstacies). "OH, how sweetly prettyiii"

147

John Lcecli s Pictui'es of Life and Character.

FRIGHTFUL UPSET OF DIGNITY. Conductor, "now, marmi wite-ohapel, or mile-end?— onlv a pennv

INTERESTING.

"I HAVE CALLED. MR. SQUILLS, TO SAY THAT MY DARLING LITTLE DOO (l) HAS TAKEN ALL HIS MIXTURE, BUT HIS COUOH IS NO BETTER."

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SUMMER IN ELYSIUM.

THE LONG VACATION IN ARCADIA.

I4S

From the Collection of ''Mr. Pi^nch^' 1842 — 1864.

A SAVAGE REPROOF. Indignant Mister of Hounds, "now, you siri mind the hound! he's worth forty times as much as your horsei"

WHAT A DREADFUL STORY! Stout Party, ■stopi herei cabmani we want to go as far ter-wards whitechapel as we can for sixpenoei- Cabman. "VERY sorry, mumi but the oss has bin out all day-dead beat, mum-going home, mum,"

149

John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.

A SELL. Enter Sporting Youth, who has lost the hounds.

Youth. "SEEN THE HOUNDS GO THROUGH HERE, PIKEV7"

Pikey. "e-as, a have— tuppense i" [Youth pays the twopence and gallops on.

A lapse of twenty minutes is supposed to have taken place, when

IS IT SO? Old Lady (!oq.). '■ bless my heart! how ridiculously

SMALL they do MAKE THE EYES OF THE NEEDLES NOW-A- DAYS. TO BE SURE ! •■

Re-cntey Sporting Youth.

Youtt\ (in a high state of excitement). "Why, confound youi i thought you told me you had seen THE hounds 00 through here?"

Pikey. "E-AS, so A DID; SEED 'EM YESTERDAY I"

PRIDE.

Page. "THAT POOR DEVIL AIN'T MIXED MUCH IN SOCIETY.

150

Fi^om the Collection of ''Mr. Punch',' 1842 — 1864.

A BOAT FOR AN HOUR. Stout Gentleman. "Whati is that the only boat you have in?"

FISHING OFF BRIGHTON.

YESl IT'S VERY EASY TO SAY 'CATCH HOLD OF HIM I'

AGGRAVATING-RATHER!

FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE.

■OH I HERES A GO! BLOWED IF I AINT LOST MY DIAMOND RINOl"

151

Jo Jin LeecJi s P id it res of Life and Character.

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THE NEW PURCHASE. Blanche (who dotes on horses), "there, frank, isn't she a pretty creature? papa gave her to me this morning— she is so good-tempered

AND WHAT A NICE HEAD AND NECK SHE HAS! HASNT SHE 7 SHE'S QUITE YOUNG, TOO— AND SUCH A BEAUTIFUL MOUTH !— NOW, WHAT DO YOU SAY, SIR, EH 7 "

Frank (who is so absurd), "H'mi let's SEE, pretty creature i— good-tempered i-nice head and neck i-youngi— and a beautiful mouth'— why, I

SAY, YOU make a capital PAIR!"

SEA-SIDE. — THE BATHING HOUR.

152

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842— 1864.

bOlHG IT THOROUGHLY.

Old dent. "I SAY, MY UTTLE MAN, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS HOLD YOUR PONY TOGETHER GOING UP HILL, AND OVER PLOUGHED LAND 1 "

Young Nimrod. "all right, old cock! dont you teach your grandmother to suck eggsi there's my man by the hay-stack with my

SECOND horse ! ■■

NOT WHAT HE WANTED.

MR. haycock, having HEARD OF THE MERITS OF BRU'SED OATS FOR HORSES. REQUESTS HIS FRIEND BRIGGS TO SEND HIM A COUPLE OF "BRU:SERS." MR. BRIGOS DESPATCHES THE " WH.TECHAPEL CHICKEN" AND THE " BAYSWATER SLASHER."

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4— X

John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.

WAITING FOR A DIP. Proprietor of Machine (loq.). " sorry to keep you such a long time a waitin; sir ; but really they stop in such a time that we

HAVEN'T A MACHINE TO BLESS OURSELVES WITH THERE'S CRUMPTON'S COTTAGES HAS BEEN IN THE WATER THIS THREE-QUARTERS OF AN HOUR ; AKD ALBION HOUSE TAKES THE LONGEST TIME TO DRESS OF ANY GENT I EVER SEE. OH ! HERE 3 PROSPECT PLACE A COMING HOUT. NOW YOU CAN 00 IN, SIR."

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JUST LIKE HIM.

PORTRAIT OF A LADY.

MR. BR— GGS (We suppress (/le Gentleman's name for obvious reasons) thinks he will

GO TO HAMPTON RACES.

154

Fro7n the Collection of ''Mr. Picnch" 1842— 1864.

. THE BF(OOK-QF(EE^I VOjLU J^TEER.

No. I.

SALUTING HIS SUPERIOR OFFICERS.

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No. iir.

GOING ON DUTY.

No. II.

HAVING A LITTLE BALL PRAOTIOE.

155

John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.

GROUNDLESS ALARM. £quesiri3n. "now. boy, don't you be taking off youf! hat to make me a bow-youll frighten

MY HORSE'

Boy. "A— A— A WARN'T A-GOlNG TO!"

WOUNDED PRIDE.

Small Boy. "now, then, you sir i don'T you know no

BETTER THAN TO RUN AGIN A MIMBER O' PARLIAMENT— JUST YOU COME BACK, AND PICK UP MY 'AT, OR I'M BLOWEO IF I DON'T MAKE YER!"

FLY-FISHING.

FAVOURABLE WIND AND THE TROUT RISING AS FAST AS POSSIBUe.

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pu7ich" 1842— 1864.

THE BF(OOK-QREE^ VOLUf^TEEI^.

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FORMS .'HIMSELF INTO A SQUARE, AND RESISTS A OHARQE OF CAVALRV.

No. V.

RECEIVES PRESENTATION OF COLOURS.

157

John LeecJi s Pictures 0/ Lije and Character

MASTER OF THE SITUATION. Flunkey, "i beg your pardon, sir— but there is one thing i should like to mention at once, i am afraid— a— that i am expected to clean

THE BOOTS."

Gentleman. "Bless me: oh dear, noi there must be some mistake i i always clean them myself— and if you will leave your shoes

OUTSIDE your door, I WILL GIVE THEM A POLISH AT THE SAME TIME."

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ONLY A PENNY! A SENSIBLE AND INGENIOUS TOY FOR CHILDREN.

(&v LoitJon Streets.)

TOPSY-TURVE/DOM.

158

From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptmck" 1842— 1864.

THE BF(OOK-Q^EE|^ VOLUJMTEER.

No. vr.

HAVING BEEN DRUNK AND DISORDERLY, IS ORDERED BY HIS 'DASHING WHITE SERJEANT" TO DO DOUBLE DUTY

No. VII.

THE NIGHTS ARE STILL CHILLY: THEREFORE OUR FRIEND WARMS THE BED FOR HIS FAMILY PREVIOUS TO HIS GOING ON GUARD.

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Jo Jin Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.

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"NOW THEN, LATITAT, TUCK IN YOUR SIX-AND-EIGHTPENNY !

THE TRIAL-FOR-MURDER MANIA.

"ALL IN! ALL IN! WALK UP, LADIES' JUST A GCING TO BEGIN! NONE OF YOUS SHAMS HERE, BUT REAL BULLET-HEADED MURDERERS I

ALL IN ! ALL INI"

161

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John Leccli s Pictures of Life and Character.

THE SILVER AGE.

DELIGHTS OF TRAVEL.

Emma, "what DO you th nk. dear gran'MA? the ladies in paris wear their hair taken off

THE forehead AND SPRINKLED WITH SILVER!"

Grandma, "oo they, indeed! well, my darling, so long as they are respectable, there

CAN BE NO HARM IN GREY LOCKS"

"DEAR! DEAR! DEAR! HOW VERY PROVOKING! HERE'S ONE END OF THE BARREL COME OUT, AND ALL THE OYSTERS MIXED

WITH MY CLEAN COLLARS'"

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A MYSTERIOUS VISITOR.

Domestic. " here's miss BRADSHAW, mum, has just come, SHE'S CONE UP-STAIRS, MUM,"

Angelica, "oh. very well— i will—"

Edwin. "BRADSHAW!! WHO THE DEUCE IS MISS BRADSHAW?"

Angelina, "oh, it'S nothing of consequence, dear-shall i give you some more tea, dear'?" Ed::in "YES, dut who is miss bradshaw? why cant you teil me who miss bradshaw is?" 'ns-e'ina. "lawi edwin ! if you must know, its-it s-th'— the DRCSSMAfCX "

YOUNG AFFECTION

163

Fro]]i the Collection of ''Mr. Picnch^' 1842— 1864.

THE BEST PREVENTIVE AGAINST SEA-SICKNESS.

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No. I.

WHEN YOU CROSS THE CHANNEL, ESPECIALLY IF IT SHOULD BE BLOWING HARD, "KEEP YOUR PECKER UP" (aS THAT AGREEABLE RATTLE, YOUNG FIPPSON, CALLS It) BY MAKING A HEARTY MEAL AT THE "SHIP" OR "PAVILION."

Xo. III.

THE RESULT.

No. II.

AND ONCE ON BOARD, FIX YOUR EYES UPON SOME D.STAf- OBJECT, AND ADAPT THE MOVEMENTS OF YOUR BODY TO THE ROLLING OF THE VESSEL, AND THE RESULT WILL PROBABLY BE, AS SHOWN ABOVE IN NO. HI.

163

JoJin Leech's Pictures of Lije and Character.

ALARMING EFFECT PRODUCED BY IMPRUDENTLY TRYING THE HAT AND TABLE-MOVING EXPERIMENT.

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VERY KIND.

"WELLI GOOD BYE, UNCLE I I'VE ENJOYEO MYSFLF VERY MUCH IN THE COUNTRY; AND IF YOU WILL RUN UP TO LONDON AT ANY TIME, I'LL SHOW

YOU A LITTLE LIFE I ■

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.

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OUT OF TOWN.

A BATH AT BOULOGNE.

APPALLING POSITION OF MR. AND MRS. TOMKINS. WHO HAD A JIB HORSE WHEN THE TIDE WAS COMING IN.

165

John LeccJis Pictures of Life and Character.

DOMESTIC EVENT IN THE ZOOLOGICAL GA RDENS.-^.^: I.

THE N06E OF THE HIPPOPOTAMUS PUT OUT OF JOINT BY THE YOUNG ELEPHANT.

DOMESTIC EVENT IN THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS. X". II.

PELICATE STATE OF THE HIPPOPOTAMUS. IT IS ORDERED CHANGE OF AIR, AND A LITTLE SEA-BATHtNC

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.

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THE HIPPOPOTAMUS HAS QUITE RECOVERED, AND IS TAKEN OUT FOR AN AIRING.

CONSOLS AT 90. Husband ■well! i declare i'M quite glad its a wet day it

WILL BE AN excuse TO STOP AT HOME WITH MY DARLING I ITTLE PIP3EY POPSY. WHAT DO YOU SAY, DICKEY I EH 7 PRETTY DICK ! PRETTY DICK!"

CONSO LS AT 80. Husband. GO cut for a walk! nonsense: ive something else

TO DO. I think too. YCU MIGHT PULL DOWN THAT BLIND. UNLESS YOU WANT THE SUN TO SPOIL ALL THE FURNITURE ; AND. DEAR. DEAR. DO FOR GOODNESS' SAKE, JEMIMA, TAKE THAT D CANARY OUT OF THE ROOM I"

167

John LcccJi s Pictures of Life and Character.

A BIT Of SERIOUS PANTOMIME.

A MESSAGE FROM THE LORDS.

ANOTHER BIT OF SERIOUS PANTOMIME.

"HATS OFF, STRA:JGCRS !■■

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flEW CRICKEiINC DRESSES TO PROTECT ALL ENGLAND AGAINST THE PRESENT SWIFT BOWLING.

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.

WHO IS THIS ? WHY, THIS IS MR, JOHN CHUBB PULLING ONE OF HIS LONO, SLOW, STEADY STROKES, HE IS TAKING MORE PAINS THAN USUAL, BECAUSE THOSE PRETTY GIRLS IN THE ROUND HATS ARE SITTING ON THE LAWN DRAWING FROM NATURE

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Jokn LeecJis PicHires of Life and Character

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THE NEW GROOM. Gentleman. "DO you mean to say that you understand the care of horses?"

Boy. "WELL, SIR. I HAD OUGHT TO-FOR I'VE BEEN AMONGST 'EM ALL MY LIFE."

AN ANCIENT IMPOSTOR.

A SMUGGLER, YOU USED TO HAVE REG'LAR

Youths. "THEN, I SUPPOSE, WHEN YOU WERE COMBATS AND FIGHTS?"

Bo.ifman. "combats and fights i lor love yer, we wos a'most always at it. once in

PARTICKLER I CALL TO MIND. I HAD THREE BALLS THROUGH MY HEAD AND TWO IN THE STUMMUCK (which I FEEL 'EM NOW SOMETIMES IN THE WINTER I D0>, BESIDES BEIN' RUN THROUGH WITH A CUTLASS. AND ALL MY FRONT TEETH KNOCKED OUT BY THE PERWENTIVE MANS TELESCOPE. WICH LUCKILY SHUT UP, OR THERE'S NO KNOWIN' WOT MIGHT 'A BIN THE CONSEQUENCE. AH 1 THERE WOS GOINGS ON THEN. BUT, LOR, IT AIN'T NOTHIN' LIKE IT NOWl"

[Youths am dt^cply impressed.

A REFLECTION.

ALTHOUGH POLICEMEN ARE PLACED AT PARTICULAR SPOTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING OMNIBUSES "MOVE ON." THEY ARE GENERALLY SEEN CHATTINO. OR CRACKING THE FRIENDLY WALNUT WITH THE CONDUCTORS, TO THE INCONVENIENCE AND INDIGNATION OF THE PASSENGERS. HOW IS THIS?

170

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.

JVlf^. BF(iqqg'g PL£A3Uf^£3 Of HORgfLKEEPIJMQ.

No. X.

Bi THE TIME MR. BRIGGS'S HORSE HAS RECOVERED FROM HIS COLD, A LONG FROST SETS IN.

Groom, "that's just what I say, sir; it is AGQERAVATIN' to see a nice OSS like that, sir, a DOIN' NOTHIN' cut EATIN' his 'ED OFF."

A GREAT BARGAIN.

TO BE SOLD— THE PROPERTY OF AN OFFICER GOINO ABROAD.

171

John Leeches Pictures of Life and Character.

THE HAT-MOVING EXPERIMENT.

IT IS NECESSARY TO OET A HAT. TWO OR MORE PERSONS PLACE THEIR HANDS ON THE RIM THEREOF, THE LITTLE FINGERS OF EACH PERSON BEING IN CONTACT IN ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES. OR HALF-AN-HOUR, OR PERHAPS MORE. THE HAT WILL BEGIN TO JUMP AND REVOLVE RAPIDLY.

(N.B, The Party above with the Moustaches, thinks that in the pursuit of Science he could perfurm the experiment over and over again.)

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SHAKSPEARE A LITTLE ALTERED.

'■H£ LIVED NOT WISELY, BUT TOO WELL."

USELESS INFORMATION.

•NOW. MAHM. THIS GOES TO THE CHRISTIAL PALIS."

■•BLESS THE MAN I I DON T WANT NO CHRISTIAL PALISES. I AM OOIN^ TO THE BOROUGH."

172

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.

TH£: BF(OOK-QF{££;jNl VOLUJ^T££f^.

No. VIII.

HAVING A COLD IN HIS HEAD, RESORTS TO AN INliENIOUS METHOD OF PRESERVING HIS HEALTH WITHOUT DESERTING HIS POST,

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THE Df/ilft DELIGHTS OF BRITAIN'S SUMMER FIELDS.

OVER THE STYLE.

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Joliji LeecJi s Pictitres of Life and Character.

THE BF|OOK-QI^EEJ^ VOLUJMTEEF^.

No. IX.

THE BIVOUAC.

COMPARATIVE LOVE.

Papa. "SO.. CHARLEY, YOU REALLY ARE IN LOVE WITH THE LITTLE ULACK-EYED GIRL YOU MET LAST NIGHT?"

Charley. "Yes, papa, i love her dearly!"

Papa. "HOW MUCH do you love her, CHARLEY? DO YOU LOVE HER AS MUCH AS PUDDING?"

Charley. "OH yes, papai and a great deal better than pudding, out (pausing to reflect)—' dont love— her so much as— jelly i"

No. X.

AT BUSINESS.

Militia Mart (loq )- "Alexander, when you'Ve tittivated that gent, you must come to drill."

PLEASURES OF THE STUDIO.

when every moment is of CONSEQUENCE, MR. fLAKE WHITES MODEL FOR HAMLET APPEARS WITH A BLACK EYE, WHICH HE DECLARES IS THE EFFECT OF INFLUENZA

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.

THE BF^OOK-QF^EEf^ VOLUJ^TEER.

No. XI.

HAVING CURED HIS COLD WITH RUM-AND-WATER, RESOLVES NOT TO GO HOME "TILL DAY-LIGHT DOES APPEAR." HE ASSURES THE POLICEMAN THAT

■' ITS ALL RIGHT-

No. XII.

OWING TO THE MILDNESS OF THE SEASON, HE LOOKS UP HIS DUCKS,

^0 FOND OF IT.

"THERE NOW; THAT'S A CIGAR 1 CAN CONFIDENTLY RECOMMEND." "WELL; PUT ME UP A DOZEN TO TRY!"

175

John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.

DIFFERENCE OF VIEW. Head of the Family. "FOR what we are going to receive, make us truly thankful— hem' cold

MUTTON AGAIN ! "

Wife of his Bussum. "and a very good dinner too. Alexander. soKEeoor must be economical

PEOPLE CANT expect to HAVE PirHMOfin AND CREEHWICH DINNERS OUT OF THE LITTLE HOUSEKEEPING MONEY I HAVE."

WHOLESOME PREJUDICE.

"RAILROADS, SIR 7 I HATE RAILROADS, AND 1 SHALL BE VERY OLAO WHEN THEY'RE DONE AWAY WITH, AND WE'VE GOT THE COACHES AGAIN.'

ALL IS VANITY.

PREPARING FOR THE DERBY.

'I SAY, MISTER, JUST PUT US UP A COUPLE OF GREEN WEILS, WILL YER7 THE DUST IS SO UNCOMMON DISAGREEAB) ^ A-DRIVING DOWN TO HEPSOM 1"

175

From the Collection of ""Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.

THE BROOK-GREEN VOLUf^TEER.

No. XIII.

HAVING GIVEN HIMSELF LEAVE OF ABSENCE, HE ENJOYS A LITTLE DOMESTIC FELICITY.

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A YOUNG PATRICIAN.

S( Swell. ■■ WHAT AN ASTONISHING COAT, GUS ! •

Ond Do. " YA-AS ! YOU SEE ALL THE SNOBS DWESS SO INFERN'LY LOUD— THAT •' AND I THOUGHT WE WOULD COME DOWN VEWY QUIET."

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HOW TO TAKE CARE OF THE CHILDREN.

A DESIGN, SHOWING HOW THE PRETTY HOODS WORN BY LADIES MIGHT BE MADE USEFUL AS WELL AS ORNAMENTAL.

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John Lccc/is Pictures of Life and Character.

THE END OF A FIVE MINUTES' BURST. Stout Gentleman. "THAt'S the way to go over a gatei i dont think you left me so far behind that time."

REMOVING.— So. I. Father of the Family. "OH. irs all stuff and nonsense, mrs. g.. it might have oeen managed over

AND OVER AGAIN DY THIS TIME "

Mrs. C. •■ LAW. MY DEAR. HOW YOU TALK I AND IM SURE YOU HAVEN'T BEEN PUT TO MUCH INCONVENIENCE."

Mo(/ior /n-taii'. "there, there, jemima, dont answer him: irs quite ridiculous."

178

From the Collection of ''Mr. Pttnchl' 1842— 1864.

GROUSE SHOOTING LATE IN THE SEASON. JOLLY, VERY.

"COME ALONG, OLD FELLOW! HERE'S A POINT!"

REMOVING.— 'So. II.

FIRST NIGHT IN THE NEW HOUSE -AWFUL DISCOVERY OF BLACK BEETLES.

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John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.

PERFECT SINCERITY; OR, THINKINGS ALOUD.

No. I.

Uamms. "You are a disagreeable old bachelor, and generally hate children, i know— but

ISN'T dear little WORMWOOD A FINE, NOBLE LITTLE FELLOW 7 '

Old Gent. "well, if you want my candid opinion, i may as well tell you at once— that i

THINK HIM the MOST DETESTABLE LITTLE BEAST I EVER SAW— AND IF YOU IMAGINE I AM GOING TO leave him ANYTHING BECAUSE YOU HAVE NAMED HIM AFTER ME. YOU ARE MIGHTILY MISTAKEN."

SPELLING A NEWSPAPER.

PERFECT SINCERITY; OR, THINKINGS ALOUD. No. II.

Artlsl No (. "THERE, MASTER OKER. I FLATTER MYSELF THAT WILL TAKE THE SHINE OUT OF YOUR PRECIOUS PRODUCTION, ALTHOUGH YOU DO THINK NOBODY CAN PAINT BUT YOURSELF."

Artist No 2. "HEY. DEAR. DEAR, DEAR I THAT'S VERY BAD DY JOVE, MY BOY, ITS A DREADFUL FALLINQ-OFF FROM LAST YEAR. IF I WERE YOU, I SHOULD THINK TWIGS DSFORi I SENT IT IN"

Artlit No. t. "MERE ENVY.— ILLIBERAL HUMBUG."

STUDY OF AN ELDERLY FEMALE HAILING THE LAST OMBLEBUS.

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pitnchl^ 1842— 1864.

PERFECT SINCERITY; OR. THINKINGS ALOUD. No. Ill, Medical Man. "stupid old fool' why. theres nothing the matter with him, except

WHAT ARISES FROM HIS OVER EATING AND DRINKING HIMSELF— ONLY I CAN'T AFFORD TO TELL HIM SO."

THE OPERA.

"PLEASE. SIR. GIVE US YOUR TICKET, IF YOU AINT A-QOIN' IN AGAIN."

A HUMOROUS CUSTOMER. Qentleman in Cart, "i say, guvnor, bring us out a spoonful o gin for the old lady, will yer^-and ill take a pint o' milo ale— and look

HERE I DONT WANT IT TH CK-FOR I ilUT HUHUHti'

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John Leec/is Pictures of Life and Character.

MAHU SORROW.

Swell on Horseback. "WHy. Charley, what's the matter, old boy? you seem out of spirits."

Swell on Foot, "ahi ive had a sad loss, fredi ive lost the little gridiron of'= my chatelaine !I"

MELANCHOLY bCLNE AT IHt OPERA ON A CROWQED NIQHT.

AT GREENWICH FAIR.

"AND MELANCHOLY MARK'D HIM FOR HER OWN."

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pu7tch" 1842 — 1864.

BRIBERY IS DETESTABLE! BUT POLITENESS COSTS NOTHING. Canvasser, "pray, gentlemen, don't think of walking to the polling booth: i am sure your time must be valuable, and here's a carriage

QUITE AT YOUR SERVICE "

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EARLY EDUCATION. Harry (to tomI "there's one great bore asout a watering-place ;

THEY SELL SUCH HORRID CIGARS."

MAY-DAY.

DISTRESSING POSITION OF A SENTIMENTAL GENTLEMAN WHO WAS ABOUT TO OFFER HIS HAND AND HEART TO THE OBJECT OF HIS AFFECTIONS.

183

John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.

A CHEAP DAY'S HUNTING. No. I.

FIRST OET YOUR SEASONED •SCREW

A CHEAP DAY'S HUNTING. Nil. II.

ABOUT FOUR MILES DOWN THF ROAD " GET PROPERLY SPLASHED AT A PUBLIC-HOUSE,

RATHER A DROP. City Gwi( 'w'lo fancies himself n Judie of ,i Horso, .inri no end of a Smil). -thats a nice little tit, cabby, and brought us alono

WELL I"

Cilb6/, "YESSIRI he is a nice little OS, HE IS— 3UT LOR BLESS YER ! HIS ART'S TOO BIO FOR HIS BODY, HE'S TOO GOOD FOR MY

WORK I NOW HE'O JEST SUIT SUCH A QENT AS YOU— TO DRIVE A LIGHT TEACART ABOUT TOWN FOR ORDERS ON A WEEK-DAY, AND TAKE THE MISSUS our FOR THE DAY O' SUNDAYS!'

184

From the Collection of ''Mr. P tine hi' 1842— 1864.

A CHEAP DAY'S HUNTING. No. III.

AND RETURN HOME SMOKING A CHEROOT, TO THE ADMIRATION OF THE POPULACE.

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THE AGRICULTURAL DISTRESS DODGE.

ar. "DID YOU GET THE LAMB'S FRY ? " His Child. "ALL RIGHT,"

Beggar, "well, now, run home and tell yer mother not to boil

THE SPARRERGRASS TILL I COME."

UNDENIABLE.

Buyer, "is he well broke?"

Seller. "LOR, bless yei look at his knees i-

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REMONSTRANCE.

London Merchmt. "why. what is the use of your being in a respectable

HOUSE OF business IF YOU PROCEED IN THIS ABSURD, VULGAR MANNER? NOW, take my word FOR IT. UNLESS YOU MEND VERY CONSIDERABLY, YOU WILL GO ON FROM BAD TO WORSE, YOU WILL BECOME A PETTY HUCKSTER ; FROM THAT YOU WILL, IN ALL PROBABILITY, GET TO BE A MERE OOMMON-COUNCILMAN ; THEN AN ALDERMAN ; WHEN. AFTER A COURSE OF GLUTTONY AND TOMFOOLERY, PAINFUL TO THINK OF, YOU WILL MAKE A RIDICULOUS TERMINATION TO YOUR CONTEMPTIBLe CAREER BY ACTUALLY BECOMING A LORD MAYOR."

185

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Jo Jul Leeclis Pictitres of Life and Character.

THE JLAD1E3 Of THE CREATION

Nn. I. 7Hf PARLIAMENTARY FEMALE. Father of Iho Family, "come, dear; we so seldom go out together now-cant you take us all to the play to-night?" Mislms of the House and M.P. "how you talk. Charles I don't you see that i am too busy, i have a committee to-morrow morning.,

AND I have my speech ON THE GREAT CROCHET QUESTION TO PREPARE FOR THE €VENING."

No. II.

THE DRAWING-ROOM.

i86

From the Collection of ''Mr. PiLuch" 1842— 1864.

THE J^ADIEg Of THE CFJEATION !

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No. III.

THE DINING-ROOM. Lady of the House, "now then, girls ! fill your glasses! bumpers i here-s just one toast which i am sure you will all drink

WITH PLEASURE. THE GENTLEMEN!!"

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No. rV.

NATURALLY THE FEMALE THINKS SHOPPING VERY TIRESOME. Superior Creature, "for goodness' sake, edward, oo come awayi when you once get into

A SHOP, THERE'S NO GETTING YOU OUT AGAIN."

187

John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.

THE LADIE5 Of THE CREATIOJ^ !

No. V. SPORTING FOR LADIES.

No. VI.

THE BAND AT ST. JAMES'S PALACE.

188

From the Collection of ''Mr. PiLuch" 1842— 1864.

THE LADIE3 Of THE CREATION

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No. VII.

A "BUS" CONDUCTRESS.

Old Oentlamnn. "vou are a very saucy, impudent woman, and i'LL

CERTAINLY SUMMON YOU I "

Conductress, "thank ye, siri (To Drimr.) GO on, sarah ; never mind the OLD cove,"

No. VIII. MARY PROTECTING THE WEAKER SEX.

No. IX. THE ARREST BY BAILIFFS.

■•ANO SERVE HER RIGHT TOO-EXTRAVAGANCE IN A MAN IS. IN SOME DEGREE. EXCUSABLE. FOR HE KNOWS NO BETTER-BUT. IN A WOMAN. IT IS QUITE UNPARDONABLE."

189

John Leech s Pict7ires of Life and Character.

THE LAD1E3 op THE CREATION.'

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Nu. X.

M\S,S, BROWN TAKES HER COUSIN OUT FISHING. Inferior Animal. "Oh dear.' miss brown i heres a fish taken all my bait, do come

AND PUT ON another WORM!"

No. XI. THE WOMAN AT THE WHEEL.

THE REAL FLOWER-SHOW.

190

F7'07u the Collection of ''Mr. PtincJil' 1842 — 1864.

THE LADIEg Of THE CREATION BLO OJM ER 1 SJVI.

No. I.— APROPOS OF BLOOMERISM. Visitor (who is looking at the Print of the Blooner Costume), "well, now, upon my word, i

DONT SEE ANYTHING RIDICULOUS IN IT. / SHALL CERTAINLY ADOPT IT."

Strong-minded Lady, "for my part, i so thoroughly despise conventionality, that i hav?

ORDERED ALL MY NEW THINGS TO BE MADE IN THAT VERY RATIONAL STYLE!"

No. II.

THE SORT OF LEG THAT LOOKI WELL IN RLOOMER PETTILOONS.

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John Leccli s Pictiti^es of Life and Character.

THE LADIES Of THE CFJEATION BLO 0/^EF(l3f<1•

No. lU.-RESULTS OF BLOOM ERISM-TH E LADIES POP THE QUESTION. Superior Creature. "SAYi OH, say, dearest i wi'.l you be mine?" SiC, lo.

No. IV.— A POSER FOR A BLOOMER. Old Oentleman. -before i can entertain your proposal, and give my consent to your marrying my son, i

MUST ASK YOU WHETHER YOU ARE IN A POSITION — A-TO-A — KEEP HIM IN THE STYLE TO WHICH-A — I MAY SAY-HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN ACCUSTOMED? AHEMl"

102

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch^^ 1842— 1864.

THE LADIES Of THE CREATION BLOOf^ER I SjVI.

No. v.— /I PROBABLE INCIDENT IF BLOOMERISM ISN'T PUT DOWN.

Maid. "IF YOU PLEASE, MISS. THE DRESSMAKER HAS BROUGHT HOME YOUR NEW— AHEM— FROCK."

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No. \1.— SOMETHING MORE OF BLOOMERISM.

(behind the counter THERE IS ONE OF THE "INFERIOR ANIMALS.")

193

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John LcccJf s Pictures of Life and Character.

THE X.y\DIE3 Of THE Cf^EATIOjS BE OOJvlE 1^13/4.

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No. VU.—BLOOMERISM IN A BALL-ROOM. Bloomer, 'may i have the pleasure of dancing the next polka with you?"

No. VIU.-BLOOMERISM AT HOME. Strong-minded Female, -now, do pray. Alfred, put down that foolish novel, and

DO S0METH:NG rational, go. AMD PLAY SOMETHING ON THE PIANO ; YOU NEVER PRAO' TISE NOW YOURE MARRIED."

No. IX.

EFFICIENCY OF FEMALE POLICE IN WHAT IS VULGARLY CALLED A "JOLLY ROW."

194

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Mff. MffflK BELVILLE ON THE CONTINENT GENERALLY. 'Any Behille. "YES! i like it extremely, c like the Lazy Ally sort of feelino.

I LIKE SITTING AT THE DOOR OF A Caffy TO SMOKE MY CIGAR ; AND ABOVE ALL fonter nOO) ITS A GREAT COMFORT TO WEAR ONE'S BEARD WITHOUT BEING LARFED AT'"

SCENE. -BUREAU OF THE CHIEFS OF THE DOUANES.

French Official. "You have passport?" Official, "christian nom?"

English Gent. - nong, mossoo." Gent, "-arry!"

Official. "YOUR NAME?" Olficiaf. "profession?"

Gent. "BELVILLE." Gent. "BANKERI"

OUR FRIEND BELVILLE AIRS HIS FRENCH AT BOULOGNE, TO THE ADMIRATION OF

DOBBINS, WHO DOESN'T SPEAK THE LANGUAGE.

Belrille. "ahemi pardong mossoo '-esker vous avey-a-such a chose as a-a-une pot— a-that is a-a-une po you

KNOW-DE-DE-DE BEAR'S GREASE 7 COMPRENNY ?— BEARS GREASE?"

201

G — D D

John Leech s Pictures of Life and Character.

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ON THE MOORS.

Mr. Puff. "my BIRD, I THINK' Me. Muff. "BELONGS TO Mf I FANCY " &C- &C. &C.

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LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP.

'■W3-MARE. HANQ IT I-ANYTHINO IN REASON 1 DON'T MIND; BUT, AS A FATHLR OF A FAMILY, I DONT FEEL JUSTIFIED IN GOINO

AT SUCH A GATE AS THAT '

202

From the Collection of ''Mr, P tench" 1842 — 1864.

HOfJ KIND. Cruel Little Puth. "OH, Harriet dear— put on your hat and let us thee the steamboat come in. the thea is tho rough!-and the

PEOPLE WILL BE SO ABTHURDLY THICK ! ! I "

FOLKESTONE.- ARRIVAL OF THE BOULOGNE BOAT. WIND S.W.

203

JoJin J^cccJls Pictui'cs of Lijc and Cliaj'cicter.

AN ANXIOUS MOMENT.

"DONT MOVE THERE, WE SHALL CLEAR YOU!

NOTHING LIKE KNOWING THE COUNTRY. Huntsman do Officer goini Abroad,, "please be so good, sir. as give my respects to master harry." Officer. "OHi DUT my drother 13 in the west indies, and I am going to the east." Huntsman -mayhap youll meet at tcover side all the same, sir.-

204

From the Collection of ''Mr. Pttnchl' 1842 — 1864.

COOL ASSURANCE. Undergraduate. "You dont object to smoking, i hope?" Old Party (probably a Director). "YES. sir. i object very much indeed! in fact, i

(AVE THE STRONGEST OBJECTION TO SMOKING!!!"

Undergraduate, "hm! ha! some people have."

[Smokes for the next fifty miles.

THOSE SHOCKING CLUBS. Charley (who io /'fii/ie/' addicted to betting.) "—and talking of goodwood races,

WE'VE got SUCH A JOLLY SWEEP AT OUR CLUB!"

Constance. "A SWEEP, Charles !— well ! i never thought much of your club

FRIENDS, BUT I DIDN T THINK YOU ASSOCIATED WITH PEOPLE OF THAT SORT I "

FASHIONS FOR FAST MEN.

Tom. "WHICH DO YOU LIKE BEST FOR TROUSERS, BILL, CHECKS OR STRIPES?"

Bill. "WELL, I THINK CHECKS ARE UNCOMMON SUPERIOR. BUT STRIPES IS MOST NOOBY."

IN A VERY BAD WAY.

•WHY, YOU SEEM QUITE WRETCHED. FRANK!"

"WRETCHED, MY BOY! AH. YOU MAY IMAGINE HOW WRETCHED 1 AM, WHEN I TELL YOU 1 DONT EVEN CARE HOW MY TWOWSERS ARE MADE!-

205

John Leech s Pictures of Life and Character.

BEFORE PAYING HER RESPECTS AT ST. JAMES'S.

THE PERILS OF A COURT PRESENTATION.

AFTER PAYING HER RESPECTS AT ST. JAMES'S.

FRIGHTFUL. Clara, "well, rose, dear, and how do you feel after the party?"

B0S8. "OH, PRETTY WELL; ONLY I HAVE HAO SUCH A HORRID DREAM! 00 YOU KNOW, I DREAMT THAT THAT GREAT STUPID CAPTAIN DRAWLER UPSET A DISH OF TRIFLE OVER MY NEW LACE DRESS WITH THE BLUE SLIP? "

206

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch',' 1842 — 1864.

TRUTH IS GREAT. Unsophisticated Little Girl. "now. you a'done, billy, if you aint quiet directly,

I'LL GIVE YER TO THIS GREAT. BIG HUGLY MAN I"

[Immense deliglit of Swell in gorgeous array.

A DELUSION. Dean. "well, sir?"

Small University Man (under the impression that he has imitated the Dean by his conspicuous moustachios). "c believe you wanted to speak to me, sir, about-

ABOUT— MY MOUSTACHIOS ! "

Dean. "SOMe mistake, siri i didn't perceive that you had anyi"

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MISPLACED CONFIDENCE, exquisite (to the Mamma of Performer), -what a pity that gurls friends dont take her away from that piano, she's not bad looking.

BUT SHE HAS GOT A VOICE LIKE A PEACOCK 111"

207

John LcecJis Pictures of Life and Character.

A CAPITAL OFFER.

"I SAY. CRANNY' CHARLEY SUMMERS AND I ARE GOING TO TAKE LION OUT IN A BOAT FOR A SWIM— NOW IF YOU'LL GIVE ME A SHILLING WE WILL

TAKE YOU AND THE GIRLS OUT FOR A ROW!"

SCENE ON THE ENGLISH COAST.

208

From- the Collection of ''Mr. P^tncJil' 1842— 1864.

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THE TOO FAITHFUL PORTRAIT.

Ceorgina (in riding hibit). "well, dear i i declare its the very image of youi I NEVER!"

Sarah Jane (who insists upon seeing Vie plate), "like me 7 for goodness' sake dont be ridiculous, georgina i think its perfectly

ABSURD 1 WHY. IT HAS GIVEN ME A STUPID LITTLE TURN-UP NOSE. AND A MOUTH THAT'S ABSOLUTELY ENORMOUS!"

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DREADFUL DESTITUTION.

First. "MY DEAR FRANK— WHAT IS THE MATTER, OLD BOY?"

Second, "ohi i am distressed to death about money matters- i don't know

WHAT I SHALL DO 7 WHY. HERE'S JENNY LIND COMING OUT ON THURSDAY. AND 1 POSITIVELY HAVEN'T THE MONEY TO PAY FOR A BOX I "

A PLEDGE OF AFFECTION. Angelina, "will my darling edwin grant his Angelina a boon?"

Edwin. "IS THERE ANYTHING ON EARTH HER EDWIN WOULD NOT DO FOR HIS PET 7— NAME THE BOON, OH. DEAREST— NAME IT!"

Angelina, "then. love, as we dine by ourselves to-morrow, let us.

OHI LET US have ROAST PORK. WITH PLENTY OF SAGE AND ONIONS!"

209

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John LeccJi s Piciiircs of Life and Character.

VERY PARTICULAR.

First R,1(lw.iy Porter, "what does he say, ijiuL-'"

Second Mto. -why. he says he must have a compartment to hisseuf. because he cant get on without his smoke I"

MOUSTACHE MOVEM EUT.—yo. I

Gent. "I SAY, MOSEY I why do\t yer oo the 'ole do, and let all yer deard grow, like me?"

OUR BOYS.

Master Tom (to Old Lady who is very nervous about lire), "its all right, granmai my candle

is out, im only smokinq my usual WEEDI"

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From the Collection of ''Mr. PuncJi^' 1842— 1864.

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USEFUL, IF NOT ORNAMENTAL. Master Alfred (an iiigemoiis Boyj. "look here, walter i see what a jolly target old aunt betsvs round hat makes."

A BACK VIEW.

"NOW. CHARLEY 1 HERES THAT PRETTY ROUND HAT AGAIN -WE WILL HAVE A LOOK AT HER THIS TIME'

211

John Lecclls Piclures of Life ami Character.

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SERVANTGALISM ; OR, WHAT'S TO BECOME OF THE M ISSUSES ? — 'So. I.

Servant Gal. "OHi if you please, mam. there was one other think i should like to ave settled." Udy. "YES?"

Oal, "WHERE DO YOU 00 TO THE SEA-SIDE IN THE SUMMER? BECAUSE I COULDN'T STOP AT A DULL PLACE AND V/HERE THE HAIR WASNT VERY BRACING!

OH!

Lady. "You dont mean to tell me, mary, that my new crystal milk jug is dro — i" Mary. "yes. 'm. its the obkerdest juq as hever i see-it jest took ano tumbled b.ght

OFF ITS ANDLEII WHICH ITS LEFT ITS ANDLE IN MY 'ANO, 'M."

SOCIAL STRUGGLES.

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1846.

OUR "USED UP" MAN TAKES A WALK WITH HIS COUSINS IN KENSINGTON GARDENS.

AWFUL APPEARANCE OF A "WOPPS" AT A PICNIC.

211

John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.

NOTHING LIKE SYSTEM,

"AVyl PUMMELL, WHAT 00 I OWE YOU?" "OH! NOT MUCH, SIR. IT'S OF NO CONSEQUENCE,"

"AW I NO, BUT I THINK OF TAKING THE BENEFIT OF THE ACT ABOUT CHRISTMAS; AND AS A MAN OF SYSTEM. I AM VERY PARTICULAR ABOUT EXACT AMOUNTS,"

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL.

Maid. "LAW BLESS YERI THAT AIN'T MISSUS'S OWN 'AIR; IT'S A WIG I

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PUNCTUALITY IS THE SOUL OF BUSINESS.

"NO-OO. OOOD-NIGHT. OLD CH \P I BUSINESS IS THE SOUL OF PUNC- TUALITY, I MUST CO NOW, I'VE GOT SOME BUSI-BUSINESS TO ATTEND TO— fft/c;— LET-TERS TO— WRITE!"

EXTREMES MEET.

"THIS IS YOUR BED. SIR!

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From the Collection of ''Mi'. Pitnch" 1842—1864.

>f MffGE BUUP OF CAUTION. Flora. "OH, let us sit here, aunt, the breeze is so delightful."

Aunt. "YES, DOVE !— IT'S VERY NICE, I DARE SAY ; BUT I WONT COME ANY NEARER TO THE CLIFF, FOR I AM ALWAYS AFRAID OF SUPPING THROUOH THOSS RAILIftCS'"

HEART-BREAKING.

Philinthropist. "what now. my man?"

Street Boy. "THEY'VE been and cone and spiked my pea-

A VICTIM OF PLEASURE.

"WHAT A STUNNING MEERSCHAUM YOU'VE GOT THERE, CHARLEY I "

"YES, I THINK IT WILL BE HANDSOME BY THE TIME I'VE PROPERLY COLOURED IT."

A YOUNG PHILOSOPHER.

First Butclter Boy. "SO they-ve done away with sm.thfel'" Second Butcher. Boy. "AH! they'll soon be bowling out hall ou.t

OLD INSTITOOSHUNS."

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A VERY GREAT MAN.

"NOW. COLLINS YOU MUST GO OUT VERY DEEP, FOR I WANT TO TAKE A 'HEADER!

AQUATICS.

Flora. "WELL, BUT, TOMMY! DO YOU THINK YOU CAN ROW BOTH OF US?"

Tommy (who fancies himself a perfect Athlete in higit condition). "ROW YOU i why,

JUST YOU LOOK HERE; HERE'S A BICEPS MUSCLE FOR YOU!"

SEA-SIDE SATURDAY EVENING. -THE ARRIVAL OF THE ''HUSBANDS' BOAT."

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From the Collection of ''Mi'. PtLuch" 1842 — 1864.

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Sf/?;'/iwrG/i/./sM.— No. II.

Housemaid, "well, soosan, i've made up my mind not to stop 'ERE no longer to work

LIKE NEGROES AS WE DOI"

Cook. "NOR I, NUTHERI BUT JUST TURN THE MEAT, WILL YOU, PLEASE. THE WHILST I FINISH MY CaOCHET?"

IMPROVEMENT IN IRISH AFFAIRS.

"WHOOI— WILL ANY JINTLEMAN BE SO ENGAGIN' AS TO THREAD ON THE TAIL OF ME REGISTHERED PALLYT0E7"

SERVANTGALISM.—I^o. Ill Old Lady, "what is it, boy?"

fioy. "PLEASEM-irS A PAIR OF WHITE SATING SHOES, AND THE LADY'S FAN WOrS BIN MENDED — NAME OF MISS JULIE.1 PEARLASH !"

Old Lady, "miss i i i ! i 7 ? ? 7 7"

Voice from (/le Area. "on, :rs all right, mum. its mei

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AN IRISH HOTEL.

Traveller. " hollo 1 what the 'deuce are you about with that gridiron 7"

Chamber.-naid. "TO BE sure, its yer honour's bed i'm warm- ing; AND AINT OUR WARMING-PAN ENGAGED FRYING SAUSAGES 7"

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John LcccJis Pulurcs of Life and Character

SERVANTGALISM. — :<<^. IV. Servant Gal. "well, mam- heverythink considered— rM afraid vou wont suit

HE. I'VE ALWAYS GIN BROUGHT UP GENTEEL . AND I COULDN'T GO NOWHERES WHERE THERE AIN'T NO FOOTMAN KEP'."

SERVANTGALISM.- -}<o. V. Servant Gal (who has quarrelled with her bread-ami butter), "if you please, ma'am,

I FIND THERE'S COLD MEAT FOR DINNER IN THE KITCHEN, DID YOU EXPECT ME TO EAT IT?"

Lad^. "OF COURSE I EXPECT YOU TO EAT IT, AND AN EXCELLENT DINNER, TOO."

Servant " oh, then, if you please m, i should like to leave this day week."

ISxit idiot.

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THE ONLY "PARTIES" WHO ENJOYED THE WET DAY.

MAKING THE BEST OF IT. enthusiast. "THIS is really admiraulei-i get my swim— and a shower bath in.'

218

From the Collection of " Mr. Ptuichl' 1842— 1864.

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ZUAIL BY DEGREES, AND BEAUTIFULLY LESS. Shopman. "OH, i beg your pardon, sir— but the lady left her parasol on the counter:

Swell. "HAW I YA— as— NO I THAT IS, ITS MY UMBRELLAW. THANKS! BY JOVE I HAW 1"

A DRAWING-ROOM ENTERTAINMENT.

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John Leccli s Piclures of Life and Character.

THE MOUSTACHE MOVEM ENT.—No. 11.

"MY EYE, TOM. WHAT A ORRID BORE IT MUST BE FOR THE HORRCER SWELLS. NOW WE'VE TOOK TO WEARIN' OUR MOOSTARCHERS. THE GALS CANT TELL US FROM THEM, NOW ! •

BATTLEDORE AND SHUTTLECOCK.

THE POPULAR AND AMUSING GAME AS AT PRESENT PLAYED IN THE PRINCIFAL THOROUGHFARES.

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A PLEASING DELUSION.

Smith. "HOLLOI POSTER, AINT YOU PRECIOUS DRUNK. RATHER?" Post Boy. " DRUNK 1 NOT A BIT OF IT."

220

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.

SERVANTGALISM.—'^o. VI.

Lady, "wish to leave? why, i thought, Thompson, you were very comfortable with mei"

Thompson (who is extremely refined), "hoh yes, mam' i dont find no fault with you, mam-nor yet with master-but the truth His, mam- the mother servants is so 'orrid vulgar, and hignorant, and speaks so hungrammatical, that I reely cannot live in the sam.1 -ouse with

•EM— AND I SHOULD LIKE TO GO THIS DAY MONTH, IF SO BE HAS IT WONT ILLOONVENIENCE YOU l"

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THE SEA-SIDE HAT.

WHAT IS ENOUGH FOR ONE IS ENOUGH FOR TWO,

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HOW TO ESCAPE FROM A SCOLDING WIFE. Patient (inhaling Ether), "this is really quite delightful-a most

BEAUTIFUL DREAM.'

221

John Lecclis PicUires of Life and Character,

A BIT OF HIS MIND.

Edward do his Military Cousin). "Noi . shant ' i shant go and shoot black- birds ; AND I TELL YOU WHAT, MASTER CHARLEY, YOU DRAGOON SWELLS WONT HAVE QUITE SUCH A PULL UPON US CIVILIANS NOW, FOR WE ARE ALL GOING TO GROW BEARDS AND M0U3TACHI0S."

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HOW TO GET A CONNECTION. Shopman (to Ancient P.irty). " yes, miss— thank you, miss— 13 there

ANY OTHER ARTICLE, MISS 7— CAN WE SEND IT FOR YOU. MISS 7'-

[OW iarfy thinks it SUCH a nice shop, and SUCH well-behaved young men.

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SEIiVANTGALISM.~-tio. VII.

'Ousemaid (from To.w). -ishann jenkins at home?"

Suburban Cook, "no, she has just gone to her milliners!"

'ousemaid. -then oive her my card, please, and say. i 'ope she got home safelv

FROM the DALL.-

zr^Ti'.^

AN ALARMING MESSAGE. " if you please, sir, mothers took the lotion, and rubbed

her leg with the MIXTURE!"

222

From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptmchl' 1842—1864.

A MISTAKEN IMPRESSION. First Young Lady. "OH, dea!? how dull the old town is, now all the

OFFICERS ARE GONE ABROAD!"

Second ditto (i trilte older). "H'M —for my part, im very glad they're gone,

FOR THEY WERE ALWAYS FOLLOWING ONE ABOUT!"

TOUCHING SIMPLICITY.

Little Wife (eagerly opening the door for d:ar Edwin). "OH, see, dear, what i

HAVE FJR YOU "I'M SURE UNCLE HAS GOT YOU AN APPOINTMENT UNDER GOVERN- MENT AT LAST— FOR HERE'S A LETTER MARKED IMMEDIATE, AND ' 0H HER MAJESTY S

Service I'" [Poor tittle soul I wtiat does site know atiout Rates and Taxes?

AN AGED JUVENILE. Miss Flora Macfungus. "i daresay you think me a very odd girl- and,

INDEED, MAMMA SAYS IM A GIDDY, THOUGHTLESS CREATURE, AND" —

Partner. - oh, here's a vacant seat, i think."

JUDICIOUS!

"STAND ON MY HEAD, MARM. FOR A PENNY."

-NO. LITTLE BOY— THERE IS A PENNY FOR KEEPING RIGHT END UPWARDS."

JoJm LcccJis PictiLJ'es of Life and Character.

GOOD REASONS.

Failtray Official. "YOUD detter not smoke, sir i" Traveller, '■thats what my friends say." Railway Official. "Eut you Mt/s/vr smoke, siri"

Traveller. "So my doctor tells me."

Railway Official tindignantly). "but you SHA/fT smoke, sir!

Traveller. ■■ ah ! just what my wife says."

^rr:==^ ^s- ,>'^

POULTRY FANCIES.

NAUGHTY LITTLE BOY A "COCHIN" IT FOR THROWINO STONES AT THE FOWLS.

INDISCRETION.

Lydia. "dont, hofao: -loo< at old tomkins sitting at HIS WINDOW."

224

F7'oiu the Collection of "J/r. Piinclii' 1842 — 1864.

QUITE A NOVELTY. Amiable Experimentalist, "makes a delicious side-dish, doesnt it? but it is not the common mushroom ; its a large fungus called the

AGARICUS PROCERUS. IT GROWS SOLITARY IN HEDGE-ROWS, IS CALLED COLUBRINUS, FROM THE SNAKE-LIKE MARKINGS ON ITS STEM. THE PILEUS IS COVERED WITH SCALES. WHICH ARE FORMED BY THE BHEAKING-UP OF THE MUD-COLOUREO EPIDERMIS, AND [General pamc (.1*65 plaCB.

CURIOUS MODE OF CONDUCTIHC A RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT. 225

A VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCES. Old Gentlernan. -why, Frederick, what a disgraceful state youre

IN. SIR!— where have YOU BE5N7'

FrederiA. ■■ coulon t— get a seat— so— I've been— to— th'— club."

6 — G G

John Lee ells PicttLres of Life and Character.

AQUATICS. Small Boy "NOW, then! all together!

OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDF.-M ARGATE.

226

From the Collection of ''Mr. PuncJil' 1842— 1864.

EFFECTS OF SALT WATER, AS OBSERVED AT THE REGATTA BALL.

_ Weathfrspoon, Esq. (of the Oriana, R.Y.S.). " i say, toiw. whats that little

CRAFT WITH THE BLACK VELVET FLYING AT THE FORE, CLOSE UNDER THE LEE-SCUPPERS OF THE MAN-OF-WAR?"

Honourable Binnacle (of the Matilda. R.V.Y.O. ■why. from her fore and aft

RIG, and THE CUT OF HER MAINSAIL. I SHOULD SAY SHE'S DOWN FROM THE PORT OF LONDON ; BUT ILL SIGNAL THE COMMODORE TO COME AND INTRODUCE US. '

TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.

■WE KNEW HOW IT WOULD BE-GIRLS HOLDING THOSE GREAT ROUND HATS OVER THEIR EYES, SO THAT THEY CAN^T SEE WHERE THEY ARE GOING.— WHY HERES FLORA PLUMLEY RUN RIGHT INTO THE ARMS OF THAT YOUNG HORACE SPANKER, WHO HASNT

A PEnm."— Extract from our Aunt's Letter.

/R f i-''V>

OFF THE FORELAND. Old Lady (loquitur). " now, my good man, i

HOPE you are SURE IT WOULD REALLY DO ME good, BECAUSE I CANNOT TOUCH IT BUT AS MEDICINE I ■■

THE NEW ARRIVAL.

227

John Leech's Pictures of Life ami Character.

//1E]V10F(IALS OF THE QF(EAT EX H I B I Tl 0|^. — 1 85 1.

No. I.-CflOlVfl£fl 51ME OF LODGING-HOUSES. Lodglng-houso Keeper. "ON'y this room to let, mem. a four post— a tent-and a very comfortable

DOUBLE-BEDDED CHEST OF DRAWERS FOR THE YOUNG GENTLEMEN."

^y-^Mi%i\ '' i|#«f

No. U. —YOUNG ENGLAND.

"DOOCED GRATIFYINO, AIN'T IT CHARLES. TO SEE SA MUCH IN-DASTRY?"

No. in. -PUZZLED VISITOI^S.

No \\, -WONDERFUL OBJECTS.

A GENTLEMAN FROM THr COUNTRY MISTAKES THE CRYSTAL SENT BY THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE FOR THE KOH-I-NOOR DIAMOND.

"MON OlEU, ALPHONSEI REOARDEZ-DONC. COMMENT APPELLE-T-ON OETTE MACHINE LA?" "TIENS, CEST Dr6lS-MAI3 JS NE SAi9 PAS,"

3aS

From the Colleclion of ""Mr. Ptmchl' 1842 — 1864.

JV1E|V10[^IAL3 Of THE QREAT EXHIBITIOJ^. 1851.

\ V t

No. v.— THEATRICAL DEPRESSION. Maniger. "ladies and oentlemen— a— i mean respected individual,

— IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE GREAT ATTRACTION OF THE EXHIBITION OR CRYSTAL PALACE, I BEG TO ANNOUNCE TO YOU THAT THIS RIDICULOUS FARCE OF OPENING MY THEATRE WILL NOT BE REPEATED ; AND YOUR ORDER WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU ON APPLICATION AT THE QOX-OFFICE."

inmhub Uia ,„f/A r.umtdink jiejAjwn

No. \\.—A STAGGERER FOR AN EXCURSIONIST. Foreigner (with profuse gesticulation), "pardon, msieu ! faut-il aller a droite, a oauche, ou

EN FACE, POUR ME RENDRE A PEEK-A-PEEK-A-DELEE 7 " (Piccadi/// J

No. \U.-HOTELS ARE QUITE FULL. Waterman, "vat time would you like your hot water, sir?"

No. YIU.— AWFUL RESULT OF GIVING A SEASON TICKET TO YOUR WIFE.

Mary. "PLEASE, SIR, COOKS gone out for a NOLIDAY . AND MISSUS

DIONT SAY NOTHING ABOUT NO DINNER. SIR. MISSUS WENT EARLY TO

THE EXHIBITION WITH SOME LUNCH IN A BASKET, AND SAID SHE SHOULDN'T BE HOME UNTIL TEA TIME."

229

John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Cfiaracler

^Z\AO^\^^L^ op the QREAT EXHIBIHOf^. 1851

No. IX.~THE LOOKING-GLASS DEPARTMENT.

No. X.—A DELICATE ATTENTION.

AN OLD GENTLEMAN, ANWOUS THAT HIS WIFE SHOULD POSSESS SOME TRIFLE FROM THE GREAT EXHIBITION. PURCHASES (aMONQST OTHER THINGS) THE

STUFFED ELEPHANT, AND THE MODEL OF THE DODO.

230

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842— 1864.

/VlEj\10F^IAX^3 Of THE Qf^EAT EXHIBITIO|^. 1851.

f^^

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No. XU.-SINCERE GRIEF AT THE DE- STRUCTION OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE.

No. XX. — NEW FASHIONS. Hitler. "YOU couldn't have a more becoming hat, sir— and they'll be a great deal worn

AT THE OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION"

Omnibus Man "OH, what a horrid shame to

PULL DOWN SUCH A G-B-B-EE-AUTIFUL B-B-B-UILDINO 1"

No. XIII.-7-«£ LADIES AND THE POLICE-THE BATTLE OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE.

231

John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.

JMEjvlOI^IALS op THE QREAT EXHIBITIOJN. 1851.

No. XIV.— /IW INTERESTING COUPLE.

THEY CANT THINK WHERE MAMMA CAN HAVE GOT TO— THEY HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR HER EVERYWHERE.

[iV.fi. The most remote Refreshment-room selected.

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No. XV. -REFRESHMENT ROOM.

Visitor. " PINT 0' BEER, MISS, PLEASE."

Miss. "DONT KEEP IT. YOU CAN HAVE A STRAWBERRY ICE AND A WAFER."

m

K,>. Wl. -THE NORTH-AMERICAN LODGERS IN 1851.

I'^l

From iJic CoIIectiou of ''Mi'. Puuchl' 1842 — 1864.

jvlEjvlOf^lALS Of TH£ GF^ZAT EXHIBlTlOjM. 1851.

No. XVII.

PERFIDIOUS ALBION LETS HIS DRAWING-ROOM FLOOR TO A DISTINGUISHED FOREIGNER.^

THE RESULT.

Xo. Will.— DINING-ROOMS. Waiter (to Chinaman), "very nice birds-nest soup. siR?-yES. sir !-rat pie. sir, just up-yes, sir '-and

A NICE LITTLE DOG TO POLLER— YES, SIR!"

233

6 — H H

John Leec/fs Pichtrcs of Life and Character.

f/IEjVIOf^lALS Of THE QFjEAT EXHIBITION- 185-1.

i\o. xix.

HERE YOU HAVE A REPRESENTATION OF THAT NOBLE CHARACTER, THE BRITISH MERCHANT. TAKING LEAVE OF HIS SENSES — AND HIS BUSINESS — TO LOUNGE ABOUT THE CRYSTAL PALACE,

No. XX.

THE TRADESMAN AT THE WEST END IS OBLIGED TO G VE UP HIS TRADE, AND BREED POULTRY.

g|.^.

No. XXI.

BRITANNIA HAS THE INDUSTRY OF A LL-TH E-WORLD AND HIS WIFE. TO SPEND

A FEW MONTHS WITH HER.

234

From- the Collection of ''Mr. PiincJC 1842— 1864.

JVIEJVIOF^IALS Of THE Qf^EAT EXHIBITIOJM. 1851.

No. XXII.

THE CRUSH ROOM AT THE OPERA.-"MR. CHAWBACON'S CART STOPS THE WAY!"

No. XXIII. MR. CHAWBACON '■COMING DOWN."

No. XXIV.

FANCY PORTRAIT OF THE GENTLEMAN WHO HAS BEEN

HONOURABLY MENTIONED BY PRINCE ALBERT t

"HONOUHABLY MENTIONED, INDEED! IS THAT ALL 7 SCANDALOUS I"

235

John LcecU s Piclui-cs oj Li/c and Character

J^1E//10I^i;\LS Of THE GI^E/VT EXHIBITIOJM. 1851.

No. XXV. DINNER-TIME AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE.

2*6

MEM0^IA^3 Of tf:

THE CREAT DERRY RACE '>

237-24C>

EXHIBITION. — 1851

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HUNDRED AND riFTY-ONE.

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch,' 1842 — 1864.

P^^^^""^^^^^^^^^^

fRQM THE MINING DISTRICTS. Assiduous Young Curate, "well. then, i do hope i shall have the pleasure

OF SEEING BOTH OF YOU NEXT SUNDAY!'

Miner. " 01. THEE MAY'ST COAM IF 'E WULL. WE FOIGHT ON THE CROFT, ANO OLD JOE TANNER BRINGS TH' BEER."

WHAT WILL HE DO WITH THEM? Youthful Costermonger. " now then, guvner. ave the last rope for

A PENNY!"

RAILWAY MISERIES. Porter, "is this your luggage, sir?"

PiSCator. "CONFOUND IT, NO! WE WANT SOME FISHING-RODS. A CAN OF LIVE-BAIT. AND A HAMPER,"

Porter. "OH— do you, sir? why, they're gone on to Bristol."

341

7 — I I

Jo Jill Lecclis Pictures of Life and Character,

SERVANTGALISM ; OR, WHAT'S TO BECOME OF THE /W/SSUS£5 ? — No. VIII.

Coot. "WELL, TO BE SURE, MUM! LAST PLACE I WERE IN, MISSIS ALWAYS KNOCKED AT THE DOOR AFORE SHE COME INTO IHY KITCHEN !1"

THE ST. BERNARD MASTIFF. A HAPPY DOG-RATHER.

242

From the Collection of ''Mr. Piuichl' 1842— 1864.

PRUDENCE AND IMPRUDENCE.

Old Gentleman. "A very nasty jump, that: i shall go round by shufflers bottom." Juvenile, " come along, old man i follow me. and ill show you all the sport."

[Exit young hopeful over the pallnga.

^^^

COUNTRY RACES.

QENTT.EMEN RIDERS, WHO ARE SO LIKE PROFESSIONAL JOCKS, YOU CAN HAROLY TELL THE DIFFERENCE I

243

John Lccc/is Pictures oj Lije and C/nwactcr

".■g'viiijlife^wipll^? Ikgh,

FRIENDLY, BUT VERY UNPLEASANT.

Lmly Party (chargins elderly gentleman ii/(/i his umbrella). ■■ hullo, joneS!" [Disgust of ELDERLY PARTY, whose name is smith.

AN EASY FORECAST.

Gipsy. "HAVE YOUR fortune told, my pretty gentleman?" Pretty Gent. "Ohi lawk! dont mention iti"

GOING OUT ARRESTING.

"VELL, AARON, MY TEAR, AVE YER AD ANY SPORT?"

•■►•RCTTY VELL, I'VE BAGGED FOUR ALLOTTEES AND TWO PROVISIONALS"

244

From I he Collection of ''Mr. Puuck" 1842— 1864.

iHi ii	1
N 1 „ -^— ' ' ' ' 1 1	'i ! >

A GREAT MISFORTUNE. First Juvenile (in Cab), -well, charley, have you had it out with the old boy?" Second Juvenile. "YA— AS; and— aw— what do you think the undutiful old governor sa— ays?" First Juvenile, "havent the least id— eaw."

Second Juvenile, "why, he sa-ays i must do somethinq to get my own living i" First Juvenile, "oh lawi what a horrid bawi"

, \iPJ(^^lu_A'-' 'l^^iii^'^l' ' M

\ V„ |.>;-L-' \.|)v^^^_i_

WHERE IGNORANCE IS NOT BLISS. Engineer. ■■ don't be alarmed, maam, its only a dumpy leveller." Old Lady, -law- dear nowi well, im sure i thought it was a elunderbust. but donT

FIRE IT OFF, YOUNG MAN, TILL IM GOT BY, FOR I WAS ALWAYS TERRIBLE FEARED OF CUNS."

MARCH OF LUXURY. Customer. " hi ! james "

Potboy. "NOW THEN, WHAT IS IT?"

Customer. "Just pop my arf an-arf in the hiCE for a minit

THATS A OOOD LAD."

245

John Leech's Pictures of Lije and Character.

COMPLIMENTS.

First Caoby (who is run up against), ■■now, then! ■vhere did you pick up that old strawberry pottle you calls a cab?" Second Cabby (who retorts), ■same place where yer found that bit of old rag yer calls a orse/^

VISIT TO THE ANTEDILUVIAN REPTILES AT SY DEN H A M-M ASTER TOM STRONGLY OBJECTS TO

HAVING HIS MIND IMPROVED.

246

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.

^^

A HORRIBLE IDEA.

First Languid Swell. "GOOD gwacious, Alfred ! are you ill?"

Second ditto, ditto (gasping), "ill! aw i yesi no i i shall be all right directly.

BUT— 1— CONFESS— THE— SIGHT OF THAT FEMALES UMBRELLAW— COMPLETELY — FLAWED ME— MY DEAR CHARLES— CONCEIVE BEING OBLIGED TO CARRY— BUT NO, THE THOUGHT

IS— TOO HORRIBLE!" [They stiudder, and walk on.

FINE BUSINESS, INDEED! THE WRETCH!

Master of the House. ■ oh i mary: what is there for dinner to-day?"

Mary. " i think, sir. its cold mutton, sir."

Master of tlie House. "Hmi-oh! tell your mistress, when she comes IN, that I may possibly be detained in the city on business, and she is ON NO account to wait dinner for me."

THE SEA-SIDE HAT-A HINT TO M ATERFAM I LI AS.

A FRESH MORNING.

247

John LeecJi s Pictw^es of Life ajid Character,

IMPUDENCE. Horse Cjar.1. -now. you boy! you musnt hanc about here."

Boy "OH! yes. MR HANGABOUT. 1 SUPPOSE I MAY SET MY WATCH BY YOUR CLOCK, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER GENT."

f^C'liv.^^'^'^^^'./.?

GORGEOUS SPECTACLE.

S^rah Jine. "OH, betsy, come 'ere. and bring hisabeller ' we can see the oofs of

THE 'ORSESM"

NATIVE POLITENESS. Boy (to be-witch.mi Old Udy of F^isluon) "was you a looking for a

broom, MARM7"

"YOUTH AT THE PROW, AND PLEASURE AT THE HELM."

"THE HAPPY PAIR THEN STARTED FOR THE CONTINENT, VIA FOLKESTONE, TO SPEND THE HONEYMOON."

248

From the Collection of ''Mr. Pimch-' 1842— 1864.

I'Eff*' ACCOMMODATING. Cabman, "want a cab, sir? take yer anyvere. any distance, any price, and when yer please trot yer down to vitechapel or 'ACKney.

OR SPIN yer along like one O'CLOCK to HEGHAM, STAINES, OR WINDSOR."

PROBABLE RESULT OF THE COCHIN CHINA FOWL MANIA.

249

7 — K K

John LeecJis Pictures of Lije and Character.

TOO POPULAR BY HALF. Boy (sinsing). •■lover-ly lucy neal. oh loverly lucy neau hif

I 'AO YOU BY MY SI-l-HiDE, 'OW 'APPY I SHOULD FEEL!"

TASTE IN THE DRAW I NG-ROO M. -VI LLI K INS AND HIS DINAH. Young Lady (who ouihi lo know belter). "Now. William, you are not low enough yet, begin

AGAIN AT 'HE TOOK THE COLO PIZEN.'"

THE BATTLE OF THE PIANOS.

•^50

From the Collection of ''Mr. Pit no hi' 1842— 1864.

"NOW. THEN. THOMAS, TELL YOUR OLD MAN TO PULL ON A PEG, AND LET ME GET UP TO MY PAWNBROKER'S!"

APPROPRlklE.

First Citizen, "i say, bill— i wonder what he calls hisself?"

Second Ditto, "blowed if i know i— but i calls him a bloated haristocrat."

MIGHT VERSUS RIGHT.

Navigator. "Whats that you say?"

Policeman, -why. vll take you to the station house, if you dont move on.' Navigator, "you take me to the station-house? ten on YOU

MIGHT!",

251

John LeecJis Pictures oj Life and Character.

A HANSOM OFFER. Cabman (condescendingly). "HAMpsteadi lets see-the fares about nine bob. as near as may be; but, as r want a drive in the fresh

HAIR MYSELF, SUPPOSE WE SAY THREE ARF CROWNS?"

POULTRY FANCIES—THE PETS. Old Lady, "well, he has grown ; and, really, i think hk might leave off those frocks, and have a suit of clothes like his brothers."

252

From the Collection of ""Mr. PtLuchl' 1842 — 1864.

y\QZl DISTRESSING.

TRAVELLERS' REQUISITES.

Railway Porter, "any luggage, sir?" Tnvellei: "^yas— carpet-bag ano cigar-case."

POOR STUBBS!— JUST AS HE MEETS THOSE NICE GIRLS HE ADMIRED SO AT M.'S PARTY, AN ENORMOUS BLACK SETTLES ON HIS NOSE. HE LOSES ALL PRESENCE OF MIND.

— ' _iiLiiiiLiiiM^ftnt

HOW TO FLATTER A GENT. Mr. Noses. "GOT any old clothes, sir? (whispers) any left-off uniforms, captain?"

EDUCATIONAL MOVEMENT. Man of ReHnenient. " now dont, my good man— pray dont !— i know

WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO SAY. YOU ARE GOING TO S.4Y • YA !— HA I-SPARRER- GRASS.' 00 ALLOW ME TO PERSUADE YOU TO CALL IT ASPARAGUS— AND HERE IS SIXPENCE FOR YOU."

2.'^.^

Jolui LcecJis Pictures of Life and C/iaracter.

'^>~'%}P''yC-'''X^

AN EXCITED NIMROD,

HAVING BEEN THROWN OUT. IS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT HE HAS COME VP WITH SOME OF THE TAIL HOUNDS-" HUlC FOR-R-A-D-E-FOR-R-A-A-D THEN!"

[flreat demonstration of disgust on the part of Old Gentleman out shooting.

^1 -^ >^?^^:;.^i^^*S-

FLY-FISHING.

MR. BUNGLE ALWAYS MAKES HIS FLIES ON THE BANK OF THE STREAM. HERE IS ONE OF HIS MOST SUCCESSFUL EFFORTS.

Mi

254

From the Collection of ''Mr. PuncK 1842— 1864.

"ALL IS FA!R IN LOVE," do. Young Lady Cwliose birthday it is). "OH, YES! i have had a great number of nice presents; but i wonder who sent me this beautiful

BOUQUET?"

Handsome Party (with moustaches, presence of mind, and great expression of eye), "and cant you guess?" (Sighs deeply.)

[N.B. Poor BiNKS, who was at all the trouble and expense of getting the said bouquet from Covent Garden, is supposed to be ivatching

the effect of his gift with some anxiety.

PLEASURES OF HOUSEKEEPING.

WHAT'S THE MATTER?

MAN IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE TAKEN THE WRONO TURNING— THAT'3 ALLI

THE INTELLIGENT READER IS REQUESTED TO IMAGINE THAT THE GATES IN THE ABOVE CARTOON HAVE JUST BEEN THOROUGHLY CLEANED, AND FRESH PAINTED ON HIS RETURN FROM THE CITY. MR. BRIGGS FINDS THAT RUDE BOYS (totally REGARDLESS OF HIS FEELINGS) HAVE BEEN FARTHER DECORATING THEM.

255

John LeecJis Pictures oj Life and Character.

A ROUGH COUNTRY.

Boy. "NOA, SIR! THERE AINT NO OTHER GATE OUT C' THIS VIELD, YOU MUST FOLLER THAT GENTLEMAN ON THE GRAY HORSE/

Fox Hunter. "WHAT, that gent? oh ! thank yer!"

iiiiiiittiiiiv

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SUGGESTIVE OF A PICTURESQUE FIGURE.

Stout Old Oentlemm. •■ a shower-bath make your hair in amessi not a bit of it, if YOU wear an oil-skin cap like this, as I DO."

THE RETURN FROM A MASQUERADE.

256

From iJie Collection of ^' Mr. Piuichl' 1842 — 1864.

DOUBlfUL.

BO^. "COME IN, SIR! YOUVE NO CALL TO BE AFRAID! IV£ GOT HIM QUITE TIGHT."

A CAUSE FOR REPROOF. Lady (severely), "janet. i must desire you to oo at

ONCE AND DRESS YOUR HAIR IN A BECOMING MANNER. AND NOT TO IMITATE ME SO ABSURDLY"

AWKWARD CONSEQUENCES OF REMOVING THE SOLDIERS FROM

KNIGHTSBRIDGE. oosema/d. "if you please 'm. me, and cook, and mary. wishes to leave, this day month, maam,"

REDUCED CIRCUMSTANCES.

Mary. " if you please, sir, if youve done with the ink,

will you let WILLIAM HAV£ IT TO CLEAN YOUR BOOTS 7 BECAUSE ITS ALL THE BLACKING WEWE GOT IN THE HOUSE."

2SV

7--I. L

John LeecJis Pictures of Life and C/iaracter.

THE CONSTITUTIONAL WALK. Lady, "dear, dear, its coming on to raini run, jamesi quick, and fetch an umbrella, and

TWO PARASOLS. IM AFRAID MY POOR DEAR COCHINS WILL GET THE RHEUMATISM."

THE DOCILE HUSBAND.

A MAN OF OPINION.

MP. "DID YOU SEE THIS ADMIRABLE SUGGESTION IN THE PAPER, TO PULL DOWN THE TEMPLE BAR?"

Swell. 'PULL OOVm the temple bar I a most earnestly hope NOT— why, GOOD OWAOIOUSI ITS THE PWINOIPAL DARWIER BETWEEN US AND THE HOHWID CITYI"

25S

From the Collection of '^ Mr. Pinic/i^' 1842 — 1864.

JEALOUSY. Chorus (of Nice Young Ladies). "OH! of all and of all i never! isn-t it the oaRUNCIST.

WEETEST, PRETTIEST, LITTLE DEAR DARLING DARLING! OH I DID YOU EVERII"

So/0 (by horrid plain-spokeit Boy.) "H'M! / TH!NK ITS A NASTY, ugly little beast, for all the (ORLD LIKE A CAT OR A MONKEY." [Sensation.

A NICE TEAM.

A BRILLIANT IDEA. Matilda. "0H, look ye here, tommy! spose we play at your being the bio

FOOTMAN, AND ME AND LIZZERBUTH 'LL BE THE FINE LADIES IN THE CARRIDGEI"

AN EXPERIENCED VETERAN. Managing Mamma, "my goodness, ellen, how wretchedly pale you look!

for GOODNESS' SAKE BITE YOUR UPS AND RUB YOUR CHEEKS."

259

John LcccJis Pictures of Life and Character.

EXTREME DELICACY. Exquisite m C3b. "AW— be kind enough, if you please, to fetch— aw— an— aw— umbrellaw,

AND HOLD IT OV-AW ME WHILE I— AW — GET OUT,"

THE WELLINGTON STATUE.

awful apparition to a gentleman whilst shaving. in the edgeware road.

f

THE POULTRY MANIA.

Miss , "GOOD GRACIOUS. EMILY. WHAT HORRID FRIGHTS I"

Emilt. -FRIQHTST MY DEAR? WHY THEY ARE LOVELY COCHIN CHINA FOWLS. AND WORTH-OH I EVER SO MUCH"

260

From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptmchl' 1842 — 1864.

COMPLIMENTARY. Bus Driver, "now then, o'jt cf the way, You TWO!

AN INQUIRING MIND.

Omnibus Driver, " reely now! and so the 'lectric fluid

TAKES A MESSAGE BETWEEN DOVER AND CALAIS. (Inquirmil) J PRAY, SIR, WOrS IT LIKE? IS IT ANYTHING LIKE BEER, FOR EXAMPLE?"

£^

"%. m

SOMETIMES YOU "PICK UP" HUNTERS FOR NEXT TO NOTHING. Dealer, "there nowi you want a hunter, there he is. he's quiet, well-bred, and law! with your

WEIGHT, HE'S UP TO ANY HOUNDS, AND AN UNCOMMON CLEVER FENCER!"

Sporting Gent. "OH! come now! that WON'T DO. I'VE heard of A ORSE DANCING; BUT I'M NOT SO JOLLY GREEN AS TO BELIEVE A ORSE CAN FENCE, YOU KNOW!"

261

John LeccJis Pictures of Life and Character.

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A LUCID EXPl ANATION.

Passenger, "sixpence! why, its marked up threepence!"

Conductor, "yes. sir. threppunse when you don't get in between

CHARING CROSS AND THE BANK. OR FROM TUESDAYS TO MILE END DOWN TO THE GATE BY UNQERFOD, OR EDGER ROAD TO BLACK LION LANE OR RATH- BONE PLACE AND BLACKWALL RAILWAY— OR El SE YOU MUST GET OUT AT ST. PAULS CHURCHYARD. OR YOU CAN GO TO PIMLICO ALL THE WAY IF YOU LIKE— BEYOND THAT DISTANCE— IT'S SIXPUNSE ! "

PERFECT SINCERITY, OR THINKINGS ALOUD. -So. IV.

Genius. "BY the way, did you glance over that article of MINE ON 'THE INTELLECT OF WOMAN. AND HER SOCIAL POSITION?' I DON'T CARE TWO- PENCE ABOUT YOUR OPINION ; ONLY IF YOU CAN SAY SOMETHING FAVOURABLE OF COURSE I SHALL BE PLEASED."

Common Sense. "WHY. i tried it. but upon my life i found it such con- temptible RUBBISH. THAT 1 COULDN'T GET ON : AND. TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH, I THINK THAT A SNUG LITTLE THING IN THE CHEESEMONGERING LINE WOULD BE MORE IN YOUR WAY THAN LITERATURE "

Genius. " ah ! you must be a fool ! "

THE AGONY COLUMN.

"I WISH, MISTER. YOU WOULD BE SO GOOD AS TO STOP THE

PRESS AND PUT THIS IN A oooD PLACE {reads): 'Hemily, Don't delay, but raturn to yor broken -arted Adolpltus, or there's no know- ing what may be the consequence III"

THE INFLUENZA.

"THIS IS REALLY VERY KIND OF YOU TO CALL. CAN I OFFER YOU ANYTHING— A BASIN OF GRUEL. OR A GLASS OF COUCH MIXTURE? DON'T SAY NO."

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From the Collection of " J/r. Pitnchl' 1842 — 1864.

AH IMPOSSIBILITY.

Gent. •■WAITER I CHOP AND A PINT OF STOUT; AND LOOK SHARP.''

Waiter. "OH. yes ! its all very well to say look SHARP."

BACHELOR HOUSEKEEPING.

Mr. BrOVin. "PRAY, JANE. WHAT ON EARTH IS THE REASON I AM KEPT WAITING FOR MY BREAKFAST IN THIS WAY?" Jane. "PLEASE. SIR. THE ROLLS ISNT COME. AND THERE'S NO BREAD IN THE HOUSE I"

Mr. Brown. "NOW, upon my word i how can you annoy me with such trifles? no sreao, then bring me SOME TOAST-" lExit JANE in dismay.

A FOOLISH AND A BETTING MAN. 263

A WISER AND A BETTER MAN.

John LeccJi s Pictures of Lijc and CJiai'acter.

MISUNDERSTANDING.

Railway Porter, -first class, sir?" Unfortunate Oxonian. "NO! plucked !■•

PLEASANT !

Affectionate Little Wife (who has made many abortive attempts to fathom the secrets of Freemasonry). •• well, but dear : tell me 0/v£ thing, do they put you into A coffin?"

INSULTING A SCOTCHMAN.

Boy. "HERE YOU AIR. SIRI THREE PAIR O' TROWSER STRAPS FOR SIXPENCE."

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THE MAN IN BRASS LAMENTING THE DECLINE OF THE LORD MAYOR'S SHOW,

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From the Col lection of ''Mr. Pitnchl^ 1842 — 1864.

'BOLTED!"

food ffu'na

ONE OF THE EFFECTS OF THE BLACKGUARD

BETTING OFFICES.

Sporting Character, "i dont exactly like robbing master,

BUT I MUST MEET MY ENGAGEMENTS."

THE BETTING FEVER.

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John Leech's Pictures of Life aiiL Character

PEPPERING A GENT. Conductor (very hurl). "GO on, dill ; heres that ugly

OLD COVE, WOT ALWAYS KICKS UP SUCH A ROW. AND MAKES HISSELF SO DISAGREEABLE, JUST GOT INI"

Driver- "OH, has he 7 I'VE A dooced good mind to

PITCH HIM OVER, AND BREAK HIS STUPID OLD ED!!"

GAMMON.

Ostler. "PLEASE TO TAKE IM GENTLY OVER THE WOOD-PAVEMENT, SIR , FOR HE'S WERRY FRESH THIS MORNING."

BALLOONING.

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pimchl' 1842 — 1864.

E\l\l COMMUNICATIONS.

(after a great deal of coaxing and persuasion, master TOM IS PREVAILED UPON TO PAY HIS QUARTERLY VISIT TO THE DENTIST. INCONSIDERATE AND VULGAR STREET BOYS UNFORTUNATELY PASS AT THE MOMENT HIS OBJECTIONS ARE OVERCOMI.)

First Inconsiderate Street Boy. "OH orikey! if here aint a chap goin' to have a grinder out.

MY eye, what fangs I"

Second tnconsider,ite Do. Do. "OH, i woulont be 'im, wont there be a SCR-E-V/.i-U-H-CH

NEETHER !"

[And of course master tom relapses into his previous very obstinate state.

WHO WOULDN'T KEEP A FOOTMAN?

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DELIGHTFUL OUT-DOOR EXERCISE IN WARM WEATHER.

RUNNING AFTER "ANOTHER FOUR!" AT CRICKET, AMIDST DERISIVE SHOUTS OF "NOW THEN, BUTTER- FINGERS '."—" OH I OH!"— "THROW IT INI LOOK SHARP !"—" QUICK ! IN WITH IT!" &C.. &C.

A SMART YOUTH. Old Gentleman. " bless my heart! this vibration of the carriage is

VERY UNUSUAL! PRAY, MY LITTLE MAN. HAVE YOU ANY APPREHENSION OF ACCIDENTS ON RAILWAYS?"

Juvenile. "OH. none in the least; and especially with such a fat

OLD buffer as you TO BE SHOT AGAINST."

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John LeccJf s Pictures of Life and Character.

AN UNREASONABLE COMPLAINT. Indignant Party, "what? a shilling for the two miles, and a sixpence besides! why, you dont call me an

EXTRA PERSON?"

Cabman, "oh! dont i tho'I"

BY THE ''SAD SEA WAVES."

tableau representing a young gentleman, who fancies he is alone, and takes the opportunity of going through the

N.B. The Young Gentleman's ro/ce is of We most feeble and uncertain qualitv.

LAST SCENE OF LUCIA.'

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Froin the Collection of ''Mr. PinicJil' 1842— 1864.

THE QREAT CHARTIST DEjVlO|^3T F^ATI 0 N.

No. I.-/1 lO^M CITIZEN.

Magistrate, "now, sir, what do you want?"

Nervous Gent, "i beq your pardon, sir; but i wish to be sworn in as a ch ch-chartist— i mean as a sp sp-Special c-constablei"

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No. n.— SPECIAL CONSTABLE GOING ON DUTY. Time— Two in tlic Morning. Captain of the Beat. "OHi we have just looked in to say that it is your turn to go on duty, the rookery at the

back of SLAUGHTER'S ALLEY IS YOUR BEAT, I BELIEVE. YOU WILL LOSE NO TIME, IF YOU PLEASE. FOR ITS A DREADFUL NEIGH- BOURHOOD, AND ALL THE POLICE HAVE BEEN WITHDRAWN— INDEED, SEVERAL MOST BRUTAL AND SAVAGE ATTACKS HAVE TAKEN PLACE ALREADY I"

John Leecli- s Pic lures oj Lijc and Character.

THE GREAT CHARTI3T D E]V( 0JN3T[^ ATI OJSI.

No. in.-DISTRIBUTION OF THE STAVES.

No. IV.— PREPARING FOR ACTION.

SPECIAL CONSTAOLE DRYINO HIS GUNPOWDER IN THE FRYINQ-PAN.

No. W-RELIEF DUTY. Special's Wife, "contrary to regulations, indeed! fiddlesticks i r must

INSIST^ FREDERICK. UPON YOUR TAKING THIS HOT BRANDY-AND-WATER. I SHALL BE HAVING YOU LAID UP NEXT, AND NOT FIT FOR ANYTHING."

From fJic Collection of ''Mr. PiiucJil' 1842— 1864.

THE QREAT CHARTI3T DE/^ OJ^gTI^ATI 0 N.

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No. VI.^/W ACTION. Special Constable. "Now mind, you know— if i kill you. its nothing; but if you kill

ME, BY JINGO. IT'S MURDER."

No. Ml. -OUT OF WORK.

First. "TALK OF INTERRUPTION TO BUSINESS! VY. I GIVE YER MY VORD OF HONOUR. THAT WOT WITH THEM SPECIALS AND THE REGLAR CRUSHERS, I AINT SO MUCH AS PRIGGED A SINGLE HANDKERCHER FOR A VEEK."

Second. "OH, ITS ENUFF TO MAKE VUN TURN RESPECTABLE."

-No. \1U.-AN AGREEABLE DUTY. Special Constable, "i beg your pardon, young ladies, but yours is a very dangerous procession, and we must

TAKE YOU IN CHARGE— WE MUST, INDEED.'

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John Leech's Pictures of J.ifc and Characfcr.

THE QREAT CHARTI3T DEf^O H3T RATI 0 N.

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No. l\.—THE BEGINNING AND THE END.

Leader. ■■ hooray i veeve ler liberty !I harm yourselves mi to the

PALISH DOWN with HEAVERYTHINKIMI"

Leader. "OH, sir— please sir— it aint me. sir— I'M for 'goo save

THEQUEEN' and 'RULE BRITANNIER.' BOO— HOO— OH DEAR I OH DEAR 1 1"

[Bursts into tears.

HEROISM.

JOHN THOMAS, THE BELORAVIAN FLUNKEY. AS HE APPEARED WHILE THE MOO WERE BREAKING

HIS MISSUSSES WINDOWS

ADVANTAGES OF THE NEW POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS.

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LITERARY CHIT-CHAT.

STUNNING POLITENESS.

"IS THIS A LIBERY7' "YES."

"THEN LET ME HAVE THE LAST NUMBER OF HEMILY FITZ HOSBORN."

THE GREAT LINEN-DRAPERY NUISANCE.

First Linendraiier. "WHAts the next article, sir?" V,ctim. -nothing

MORE, THANK YOU." SeconcI Linen-draper. "WE'VE some sweet things in

shawls, sir— quite new." Third Linen-draper, "allow me, sir, to tempt you

WITH one of these BEAUTIFUL HANDKERCHIEFS." FOUrth Linen-draper "THESE

dresses, sir," &c. Fifth Linen.draper. "here are ladies' aprons, sir, most

BEAUTIFULLY WORKED, QUITE ELEGANT, VERY TASTY, AND FASHIONABLE," &C.

[victim reso/ves iiei'er (o enter tlie iliop again.

AN AMBITIOUS YOUTH.

Old Gmtleman. "Now, Augustus;

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE?"

AugUStt^S. "I KNOW WHAT I SHOULD LIKE— BUT YOU WOULDN'T LET ME."

Old Gent, "what is it— a lawyer?"

Aug. "NO; it AINT A LAWYER," Old Gl-t. "A SURQEON»"

Aug. "NO."

Old Gent. "A parson?"

Aug. "NO."

Old Gent. "A soldier?"

Aug. "NO."

Old Gent, -what, then? ■

Aug. "WHY— A clown at ASTLEVS."

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APPEARANCES ARE DECEPTIVE. Officer (loq). "well, my fine fzllow. so youve been in the regular army?— in the wars. too. i see— eh?" Stout Yeoman. " noa. colonel, i never wasnt in no wars; but my old sow gained a silver medal last county agricultural society, so

THOT AS O'W I might WEAR U.M!"

THE MOUSTACHE MOVEMENT.

MASTER smith, AS HE APPEARED TRYING TO FORCE HIS MOUSTACHES FOR THE CROWNS' PARTY.

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From the Collection of '"Mr. PiincJil' 1842— 1864.

THE WEDDING-DAY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY.

PRESENTS— BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET OF FLOWERS FROM COVENT GARDEN. AND SUCH A LOVELY

BRACELET!"

OXFORD COSTUME-

First Swell. "Awful shirt i eh?"

Second ditto. "YA'as, linens so deuced common now— i'm ooino to

SPORT embroidered SILK."

First Ditto. ■HAH! CHEESY IDEA TOO! BUT OUR GILLS WANT ELEVA- TING!"

NOT THE FIRST TIME.

■1 BEG YOUR PARDON. MA'AM. BUT 1 THINK YOU DROPPED THIS."

THE WEDDING-DAY— FOURTEENTH ANNIVERSARY.

PRESENTS— BEAUTIFUL BUNDLE OF ASPARAGUS FROM COVENT GARDEN, AND THE NICEST DOUBLE PERAMBULATOR IN THE WORLD!!

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J o/in Lccc/fs Pictures of Life and Characicr.

OUR LAZY CONTRIBUTOR.

■■PLEASE, SIR. HERE'S THE PRINTER'S BOY CALLED AGAIN." ■' OH, BOTHER I SAY I'M BUSY."

WHISKERANDOS.

"THERE, MY BOY I IT ISN'T EVERYBODY WHO COULD DO THAT 1

A DAY'S PLEASURE.

SKETCH OF A ■'LORD CF THE CREATION ON HIS RETURN FROM THE DERBY

WHICH IS BEST? Matilda, "i wonder, maria, you dont put Augustus into jackets and

TROWSERS ; REALLY HE GROWS TOO TALL FOR THAT KINO OF COSTUME."

Maria, "perhaps, matilda, you will be kind enough to allow me to dress

MY OWN child in MY OWN WAY. I AM MUCH OBLIGED TO YOU ALL THE SAME. / DON^T LIKE THE PRACTICE SOME PEOPLE HAVE OF DRESSING LITTLE BOYS LIKE LITTLE MEN!!' "

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YACHTING.

SPARE BED (berth, WE MEAn) ON BOARD OUR FRIEND'S S!~HOONER.

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Fro lu tJi e Co I lee / io ;/ of ''Mr. Punehl^ 1 8 4 2 — 1 8 6 4.

A VERY YOUNG MARINER.

A YOUNG MARINER.

AN ANCIENT MARINER.

A GOOD SIZED FLOAT. Little Gent (with undue familiarity), "i say, my old cockywax,— i spose the fish aint very large off ramsoit-

ARE THEY?"

Fisherman. ■' well i i shouldnt say as they was werry small— when were obliged to use sich floats as THEM TO our fishin' tackle I MY YOUNG COCKYWAX!" (Sent is Shut up.;

John Leccli s Picliu cs of Life and C Jiaracter.

A CURIOUS PERSON.

A SPORTING GENT PRACTISING FOR THE HUNTING SEASON.

MICHAELMAS DAY. THE CHEAP TAILOR'S GOOSE PROVIDES HIMSELF WITH A SHOOTING JACKET AND VEST.

''MUSIC HATH CHARMS," &C.

THE STAG AT BAY.

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Fi'oni the Collection of ''Air. Punch',' 1842— 1864.

C/.OS£ Of THE SEASON — THE LONDON FOOTMAN EXHAUSTED.

BEGINNING FIRES FOR THE WINTER-SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CHIMNEY. Sweep (loq.). "this chimle always was a bad un to smoke, sir; the party as lived here before you came had a deal of

TROUBLE WITH IT."

AN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE ON AN EXCURSION.

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John J^eecJi s Pictures of Life and Clia meter

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CAUTION DURING THE MISTLETOE SEASON.

Pretty Cousin, "what a tiresome great awkward boy vou are !— just see HOW YOU HAVE SCRATCHED MY CHiNi" Cou"! Gentleman apologises amply

NONE RUT THE BRAVE DESERVE THE FAIR.

Augustus. "NOW, I'VE GOT YOU!"

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John Lceclis Picliwes of Life and Character.

OBVIOUS. Olil Party from the Country (with much wheezing and embarrassment) "i-i-want to go to-to— to- Conductor (with alacrity). "ALL right, old boy! jump in.' i know— C>(7Tif SHOW!"

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A PIG PEN AT A CATTLE SHOW.

Hurriet. "THEN. I .qilPPOSF papa dear, that these are learned PIQS, AS THEY HAVE ALI COT COLD MEDALS?"

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl^ 1842 — 1864.

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COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON. Reynaiit the Fox. "Heres an old-fashioned Christmas, mv boys, for you, and many of

THE SNOW.

" NOW, YOU BOYS HAD BETTER BE QUIET, OR C SHALL CALL THE POLICE, AS SURE AS YOU'RE BORN."

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JUVENILE ETYMOLOGY. Master Jack. "Mamma, deabi now isnt this called kissmas time, because

EVERYBODY KISSES EVERYUODY UNDER THE MISTLETOE? ADA SAYS IT ISNT."

MISS AND MISTLETOE. Miss Gushington. "OH. oont you like Christmas time, mr. brown, and all

ITS DEAR old CUSTOMS?' I DROWN doil't SCeil (O SOU it

From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptuich^' 1842 — 1864.

CHRISTMAS EVE.

Ellen (who is so simple), "now. pray take care of yourself, franki what is it these dreadful garotters call 'Oivino one the hug?"

[FRANK shows her presently.

UNDER THE MISTLETOE.

John Leecli s Pictures of Life and Character.

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'/l MERHY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!" A JUVENILE PARTY.

GOOD CHEER.

RICH OLD LADV IS OVERWHELMED WITH BARRELLED OYSTERS FROM DISTANT RELATIVES.

John Leer/fs Piciurcs oj Life and Character

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ROOTI-TOOIT—rVE GOT CHER!

A JOLLY OLD PATERFAMILIAS, WITH SOME AIR-BALLOONS FOR THE CHICKS.

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.

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VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT.

THAT DISTINGUISHED RIFLE-SHOT. MR PUNCH. HAVING DOME HIS DUTY LIKE A MAN. THROWS HIMSELF UNDER THE MISTLETOE. AND RECEIVES

HIS JUST REWARD.

BROWN ENTERTAINS HIS FRIENDS Wl' A HAGGIS!

From the Collection of ''Mr. Pzmch" 1842—1864.

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OF A VERY STUDIOUS TURN. Mamma, "who is this hamper for?— why, for poor jerry, who is at

SCHOOL, YOU KNOW,"

Darling (refleotively). "OH!— dont you think, ma, i had better go to

SCHOOL 7 ■•

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WHOLESOME FEAST.

Jessie. "AND so, Walter, you have little parties at your school, eh?" Walter, "ahi dont we, just i— last half there was Charley bogle, and

GEORGE TWISTER AND ME— WE JOINED YOU KNOW— AND HAD TWO POUNDS OF SAUSAGES, COLD, AND A PLUM CAKE, AND A BARREL OF OYSTERS, AND TWO BOTTLES OF CURRANT WINE I— OH, MY EYE! WASN'T IT JOLLY, NEITHER!"

QUITE A NICE PARTY. Georgina. "well, gusi and how did you like your party last night?"

GUS. "OH, JOLLY— I GOT ELEVEN ICES, AND NO END OF NEGUS, AND WENT DOWN FOUR TIMES TO SUPPER 1 1"

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LITTLE MEN.

"BEEN TO THE PLAY MUCH THESE HOLIDAYS. FRED 7" "AW— I WENT THE OTHER NIGHT. BUT, AW— I DONT KNOW- SOMEHOW, PANTOMIMES ARE NOT WHAT THEY USED TO BE IN MY TIME ; AND AS FOR THE GURLS. THERE WASN'T /> GOOD-LOOKING ONE IN THE HOUSE'

From the Collection of " Mr. PiLnchl' 1842 — 1864.

HOy\E ENJOYMENTS.

A DISCREET (l) FRIEND HAVING PRESENTED MASTER TOM WITH A TOOL-BOX AS A NEW YEAR'S GIFT— THE FURNITURE IS PUT INTO THOROUGH REPAIR

HOME AMUSEMENTS.

GRAND PEACE DEMONSTRATION IN OUR NURSERY 1

Jo Jul LeccJi s Pictures of Life and Character.

AMATEUR PANTOMIME.

A HAPPY NOTION. Delightful Boy. "OH! ill tell you what i-ll do! ill go and play my

DRUM AT UNCLE FOOZLE'S DOOR!"

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Arthur (on Pony). " hollo i what have you got on your heads?"

Jiivenito Smtl. -why. you see, every snob wears a cap or a wide-awake now! so the men of our school have returned to the old chimney-pot I " [^s Paterfamilias, we are sorry to say that we have observed this monstrosity many times this Christmas.

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pttnchl' 1842 — 1864.

\n SOCIETY. Small Boy. "going to the pantomime, clara, this afternoon 7 ■ Clara. "A-NO-rw at home-and have a kettledrum at three o'clock!

PATRONISING.

"PRETTY SIGHT, AINT IT, CHARLEY, TO SEE THE YOUNGSTERS ENJOYING THEMSELVES?"

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THE JOLLY GAME OF SNOWBALLING, AS PLAYED IN OUR SQUARE.

THE JUVENILE PARTY.— A GREAT LIBERTY. Juvenile. "MAMMA, dear: do you know that gentleman tickled me without being introduced •'

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John Leecli s Pictures of Life and Character.

THE MORNING AFTER THE JUVENILE PARTY.

AN ENVIOUS YOUTH.

Papa. ■' WHY. TOM, I'M AFRAID YOU MUST HAVE EATEN TOO MUCH CAKE LAST NIGHT, YOU LOOK QUITE SEEDY THIS MORNING!"

Little Sister, "oh, no, papa dear, it cant be that, he eat the THINGS OUT OF THE CRACKERS, BUT HE DIDN'T TOUCH THE SEED CAKE!"

Sensitive Young Lady, "poor creatures! nothing but eating and sleeping!

WHAT A DREADFUL EXISTENCE!"

Stout Youth. "DREADFUL EXISTENCE !— OH, AH! I DARE SAY, WHY, THAT'S JUST THE VERY THING OF ALL OTHERS I SHOULD LIKE THE BEST!"

THROWING STONES THROUGH ICE.

A OELIOHTFUL RECREATION FOR YOUTH, WHICH COMBINES HEALTHFUL EXERCISE WITH THE LUXURY 0»- WINDOWURtAKINO, WITHOUT DANGER OH EXPENSE,

URGENT. Street Boy. "i SAY, COOKY? they just are a-finin' of 'em

ALL ROUND THE SKVARF— ^IVE US A SHILLIN' AND I'LL SWEEP YOUR DOOR AFORE THE PLEECEMAN COMES"

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From tJie Collection of ''Mr. Ptuicky' 184.2— 1864.

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THE CHAMPION.

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THE WEATHER IN THE PARKS.

Skate Proprietor, now marm : ave a pair on?"

From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptiuch,'' 1842— 1864.

NEW CHRISTMAS GAME FOR FOX-HUNTERS DURING A LONG FROST.

THE CRACKER BON-BON. Two little Stoopids {with one loicej. "i know i shall scream-im Sure i shall!

John LeecJis Pictures of Lijc and Character

A MAN OF SOME CONSEQUENCE. Elder Sister, "why. George ! not dressed i pray are you not going with the other children?" George. "Hm: i should rather fancy not -you don t catch me going out of an evening just to furnish people's rooms.

WHERE / GO —

THE WEATHER AND THE STREETS.

bO) of the PerioU "Qo it, tommy i there s no perlice, and the old oents afraid to come outi"

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From the Collection of ''Mr. P unchl' 1842— 1864.

PATERFAMILIAS SUPERINTENDS IN PERSON THE REMOVAL OF THE SNOW FROM THE ROOF OF HIS HOUSE.-

PLEASING EFFECT BELOW-

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John Leeclis Pictures of Life and Character,

WHAT A TERRIBLE TURK!

"OH! HERES A JOLLY SNOWBALL. LETS TAKE AND PUT IT AGIN SOMEBODY'S DOOR'"

PUTTING A GOOD FACE ON IT.

OF ALL FOOLISH THINGS, THE MERE PUN IS PERHAPS THE MOST FOOLISH —NO'*.

HERE'S A FELLOW (pROBABLY A MEMBER OF THE ST— CK EXCH — Ge) WHO. IN SPITE

OF HIS REALLY PERILOUS CONOITIDN, SAYS, "THAT HE CAME OUT FOR A (w^HOLE HOLIDAY — AND HAS GOT IT!"

FLUNKEIANA RUSTICA.

Mistress. "NOW. I do hope. SAMUEL, you will make yourself tidy, get YOUR CLOTH LAID IN TIME— AND TAKE GREAT PAINS WITH YOUR WAITING AT TABLE!"

Samuel (who has come recently out of a StrawyardJ. "YEZ, m'i but pleaz m', be oi TO wear

MY BR'TEOHES?"

IMPUDENCE.

"NOW, LOBSTER I KEEP THE POT A-BILING!

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From the Collection of ''Mi-. Pniich,^' 1842 — 1864.

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THE FESTIVE SEASON.

Amy (to /?ose). "GOOD gracious, rose— im afraid, from the way the man talks, that he is intoxicated!"

Cibby (impressively), -beg pardn, miss i— n-n-not hic)-intossi-tossi-cated (hic'— itsh only shlight ped-ped-pediment in speesh, missi"

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THE NOSE-COMFORTER.

Sensible Man (who despises conventionality). "hAh! the world may smile, but ITS very warm and comfortable.'

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DELIGHTFUL PRIVILEGE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS.

you may bathe in the serpentine from 6 UNTIL 7 IN THE MORNING. AND 7 UNTIL 8 IN THE EVENING.

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From the Collection of "'Mr. Punchl^ 1842— 1864.

WOW DISAGREEABLE THE BOYS ARE.

Boy. "MV EYE, TOMMY! THERE'S THE HELEPHANT FROM THE S'LOGICAL CARtJENS GOING A-SKATING!"

HOW TROUBLESOME THE BOYS ARE.

Jutenile. "i say, Harriet— do us a favour?"

Pretty Cousin, "well, what is it?"

Juvenile, "give us a lock of your hair to take back to school."

WINTER IN THE SUBURBS.

our dea.t O'-o paterfamilias takes his offspring to see the pantomime, unfortunately. "THE roads ' Cas the cabman says) cad and slippy," that he is obliged to walk with his darlings the greater part of the way home.

IS so orribul

John Leecli s Picliircs of Life aitd Character.

THE FOG IS SO VERY THICK THAT FREDERICK AND CHARLES ARE OBLIGED TO SEE CLARA

AND EMILY HOME.

THE JUVENILE PARTY. Palerhmilias (to Youth wlio goes with his Pony well across countiy). "holloi huch, my uoyi dont you like dancing?"

Youth. ■■A-NOI I DONT SCELM TO CARE FOR BALLS— FEW HI/HTIKO HIN 00 1 ! I "

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From the Collection of ''Mr. PitncJil' 1842— 1864.

COLD WEATHER. Omnibus Driter. "Bill! jist break this ere icicle orf my nose with yer whip, that's a good feller i

IT TAKES BOTH MY HANDS TO KEEP THESE 'OSSES ON THEIR LEGS."

A VERY GREEN-EYED MONSTER! First Juvenile. ■■< wonder what can make helen holdfast polk with young

ALBERT GRIG?"

Sscond Ditto. " don't you know? why, to n.we me jealous i but she had better

not GO TOO FAR ! "

WHAT A SHAME!

Grandpapa. " heyday! what makes my little darling so cross?" Little Darling, "why, grandpa, mamma wants me to go to a pantomime in thf. day-time, as if 1 was a mere child 1"

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John LcecJis Pictures oj Life and Character.

THE NEW STYLE.

HOW YOUNG GENTLEMEN FROM SCHOOL GO TO SEE A PANTOMIME NOW-A-DAYS.

UNDIGNIFIED REMINDER.

Boy. "I SAY, JOHN, AINT YOUR MASTER A LOOKIN' FOR YOU, NEETHER !

FAIR AND EQUAL.

Sister. 'NOT GIVE a ball, CHARLESI FIODLEI why NOT? I TELL YOU WHAT.-IF YOU WILL FIND THE ROOM, AND THE MUSIC, AND THE SLIPPER,

AND THE CHAMPAGNE. AND THE ICES,— ILL FIND THE LADIES I COME NOW I "

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ODIOUS TYRANNY.

PATERFAMILIAS INSISTS THAT THE GIRLS SHALL WEAR VERY STOUT BOOTS IN THE WET WEATHER ; BUT THE GIRLS DONT AT ALL LIKE "THE NASTY. GREAT, UGLY, CLUMSY, THICK THINGS!"

SERIOUS ACCIDENT DURING THE FROST.

AS MAJOR AND CAPTAIN OF THE I3TH LIGHT POLKERS WERE SKATING WITH THE LOVELY AND ACCOMPLISHED EMILY D AND HARRIET V ,

THEIR FEELINGS SUDDENLY GAVE WAY ; THEY BROKE THE lOE, AND WE HEAR THEY HAVE NOT YET BEEN EXTRICATED FROM THEIR PERILOUS SITUATION-

From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.

HOWE FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

Paterfamilias, "well, boys! i dare say youre glad to get home: and how

I you and the doctor agree I-

Hariy. "OH! we like him very much."

Paterfamilias. "HAH! and do you think you are making good progress?"

Harrf. "OH! pretty good! i can lick three fellows! but FRED, here, can

;k six. COUHTINO Mf '"

A BON-BON FROM A JUVENILE PARTY.

First Juvenile, -thats a pretty girl talking to young Algernon bikks!" Second Juvenile, "hm -tol-lol ! you should have seen her some seasons AGO!"

TOO BAD. Hude Boy. "AH! heres the pleece a-comin' : wont you catch it for sliding on the

PAVEMENT I"

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OLD MR. JONES AS HE APPEARED WHEN ASKED

FOR THE TWENTIETH TIME IF HE WOULD

HAVE HIS DOOR DONE.

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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.

THE THEATRE OF WAR.

A PRIVATE BOX FOR ENGLAND'S DEAR BOYS ON FOREIGN SERVICE.

A KINDLY OFFER. Skate Prtfirietor do Spectator with wooden lef). ••■ave a pair on. sir i-ax yer

PAHDIN. SIR-DIONT TWIG YER MISFORTIN. I'VE A HODD UN YOU CAN 'AVE, SIR l"

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DISTRESSING RESULT OF EATING TURKEY DAY AFTER DAY.

THE POOR OLD PARTY HAS COME OUT ALL OVER FEATHERS.

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GLORIOUS NEWS FOR THE BOYS. Billy Wilkins. "Hi! look here: come' such a lark: heres a perliceman fell on a slide:

THE THAW AND THE STREETS!

TOMKINS, WHO HAS JUST PAID HIS RATE FOR PAVING, CLEANSING, SiC, GOES FOR A WALK IN HIS IMMED ATE NEIGHBOURHOOD. HE IS, OF COURSE, MUCH GRATIFIED AT THE WAY IN WHICH THE CLEANSING PART OF THE BUSINESS IS MANAGED.

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DELICIOUS.

Parly in Be:l. "HEY! hollo! whos that?"

Domestic- "if you please, sir, its seven o'clock, siai your shower-bath

IS QUITE ready. I'VE just BROKEN THE ICE, SIR!"

SYMPTOMS OF MASQUERADING. Better-Half (loq )- "is this what you call sitting up with a sick

FRIEND, MR. WILKINS 7 ■

THE NURSERY FOUR-IN-HAND CLUB. -THE FIRST MEET OF THE SEASON. Master Robert (loq.). "here, james, just stand by that bay filly.-she's rather fresh this morninoi"

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From the Co /lection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.

THE OPERA.

Door-Keeper. "Beg your pardon, sir— eut you must, indeed, sir, be in full drcss! Snob (excited), "full dress i! why, what do yer call this 7'

THE DAY AFTER THE JUVENILE PARTY.— AWFUL APPEARANCE OF THE DOCTOR.

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INNOCENT MIRTH — THE SLIDE ON THE PAVEMENT.

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John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.

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HAVING HOOKED A • FISH,'' HE IS LANDED TO PLAY IT. THE FISH RUNS AWAY WITH HIM-AND MR. B. IS DRAGGED ABOUT A MILE AND A HALF OVER WHAT

HE CONSIDERS A RATHER DIFFICULT COUNTRY.

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MODERAllOH. First Undergraduate. ■' hollo, charley ! ain t you going out to-day ? " Second Undergraduate (dritingi "why, no-not this morning you see I'M only a one-horse man, and as i have hunted him three times this

WEEK, I THOUGHT I'D GIVE HIM A DAYS REST IN THE DOG-CART!'

JONES TRIES HIS NEW HACK. WHICH IS AS QUIET AS A LAMB-JUST ABOUT!

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From the Collection of ''Mr. PtmcK 1842— 1864.

jVIR. BRiqqS'3 PLEA3UF{E3 Of flgHINQ.

No. XII.

ON ARRIVING AT "HELL'S HOLE," HE IS DETAINED FOR THREE-QUARTERS OF AN HOUR. WHILE THE FISH SULKS AT THE BOTTOM.

No. XIII.

THE FISH HAVING REFRESHED HIMSELF. AND RECOVERED HIS SPIRITS, BOLTS AOAIN WITH MR. B.

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HO CONSEQUENCE.

"I SAY. JACK! WHO'S THAT COME TO GRIEF IN THE DITCH?"

"ONLY THE PARSON!"

"OH, LEAVE HIM THERE , THEN ! HE WONT BE WANTED UNTIL NEXT SUNDAY I ■

THE REVIEW.

"NOW, HARM, MERE'S A PLACE TO STAND ON, YER MAY SEE EVERY THINK; AND ONLY SIXPENCE I"

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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pinick^' 1842 — 1864.

JVIF{. Bl^lQQp'3 PLEA3URES Of fIgHINQ.

No. XIV.

AFTER A LONG AND EXCITING STRUGGLE, MR. B. IS ON THE POINT OF LANDING HIS PRIZE, WHEN— THE LINE UNFORTUNATELY BREAKS I

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HOWEVER, IN MUCH LESS TIME THAN IT HAS TAKEN TO MAKE THIS IMPERFECT SKETCH— ACCOUTRED AS HE IS — HE PLUNGES IN— AND AFTER A DESPERATE ENCOUNTER, HE SECURES A MAGNIFICENT SALMON, FOR WHICH HE DECLARES HE WOULD NOT TAKE A GUINEA A POUND I— AND IT IS NOW STUFFED IN THE GLASS-CASE OVER THE ONE WHICH CONTAINS HIS LATE FAVOURITE SPOTTED HUNTER.

John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.

AN APRIL FOOL.

Equestrian, "here, boy i come and hold my horse,'

Boy. "DOES HE KICK 7"

Equestrian, "kick! not'

Boy. "DOES HE BITE?"

Equestrian. "Bitei noi catch hold of him."

Boy. "DOES IT TAKE TWO TO HOLD HIM?"

Equestrian. "NO."

Boy. "THEN HOLD HIM YOURSELF,"

[Exit BOY. performing "Pop goes tlie Weasel."

THE SEA-SIDE CIRCULATING LIBRARY.

"ALL THE NEW WORKS ARE OUT, MISS. BUT HERES THE SECOND VOLUME OF THE 'SCOTTISH CHIEFS'-OR HERE'S 'CAMPBELL'S PHILOSOPHY OF RHETORIC,'

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ THAT."

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From the ColU'ciicn of ''Mr. Pitnchl' 1842— 1864.

DREADFUL JOKE.

William. "THERE, AMY! WHAT DO YOU SAY TO THOSE FOR A PAIR OF MOUS- TACHES?"

Amy. "WHY, I SHOULD SAY THAT CALLING THOSE MOUSTACHES WAS GIVING TO 'HAIRY NOTHINGS A LOCAL HABITATION AND A NAME.'" [For Shame, AMY 1

GOOD NEWS! REAL SENTIMENT. The Lady Emmeline. "no, dearest Constance, i am not unhappy, these are

TEARS OF JOY ! FOR SEE HOW THE DEAR LORD AUBREY WRITES— fflearfs an at/fer-

tisementj—' I have much pleasure in giving my testimony to the skill of Professor Puffenburg, who has extracted two very troublesome corns without causing me any pain.—De Belgrave.' dear, dear aubrey. then you are happy i"

A CASE OF REAL DISTRESS. Foxhunter. " here's a bore, jacki the ground is half a foot thick with snow, and it'S freezing like mad!"

BROAD CARICATURE.

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John Leecli s Pictures of Life and Character.

RATHER ALARMING. Lady, "you wished, sir. i believe, to see me respecting the state of my daughters affections.

WITH A VIEW TO A MATRIMONIAL ALLIANCE WITH THAT YOUNG LADY IF YOU WILL WALK INTO THE LIBRARY. MY HUSBAND AND I WILL DISCUSS THE SUBJECT WITH YOU."

Young Corydon. "OH, gracious M!"

GOOD SECURITY.

Boy. "PLEASE, SIR, QIVE ME A BROWN?"

SmII. "SIXPENCE IS THE SMALLEST MONEY I HAVE. MY LITTLE LAD."

Boy. "VEL, SIR, I'LL GET YER CHANGE; AND IF YER DOUBTS MY HONOUR HOLD

MY BROOM!" r,^>-'-'

UNCONSCIOUS SATIRE. Stout Party, "well, im sure' what can possess those skinny creatures to

WEAR ROUND hats, I CANT THINK.— MAKING THEMSELVES SO CONSPICUOUS I "

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h^j-oin the Collection of ''Mr. Punch," 1842— 1864.

SCENE-PALAIS ROYAL. Garpo" (to London Gent). "Voila! m'sieu i le charivari— french punch, good

MORNING SARE I OH. I SPEAK INGLEES VERRA WELL — I LIVE IN INGLEES COFFEE TRREE MUNSE. OH YAS- ALL RIGHT! NEVARE MIND!!"

[Jumps over three chairs and vanishes to the great astonishment of tomkins.

POOR MUGGINS!

Smythe (to muggins, who, in the heat of the moment, has been drinking bis wine out of tumblers), "there, my boy ! that's such a glass of champagne as you

DONT get every DAY— AND EET«IEEN YOU AND ME (very COCfident ally) BETWEEN — YOU-AND ME-l ONLY GAVE FOUR AND TWE/ITY SHILLIHCS A DOZEH FOK IT I "

[Exit MUGGINS for an antidote.

INCREDIBLE! Mrs. Muggins. "What! fourteen on ye sleep under that gig umbreller of a thing? get along with YER!"

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\IEH'< FRIENDLY. Littis Gent. "MORnin' my losd:— glad to see you out again!— what i like about fox-unting is. that it improves the breed of 'orses— and

BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER AS WOULDN'T OTHERWISE MEET]"

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THE ROAD. Part, m the Cart (to Tomkins, ntio is immensoly prouil of his SleeiD i beg your pardon, sir. but you dont 'appen

ANOTHEI? CAMEL AS you WANT TO DISPOSE OF 7 "

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From the Collection of ''Mi'. Pjinch" 1842— 1864.

LATEST FROM PARIS. Biautiful Being, "well, i must say, parker, that i.like the hair dressed

A L'IMPi.lATRICE. IT SHOWS SO MUCH OF THE FACE."

A MOMENTOUS DECISION.

Augustus. "ARE YOU FOND OF MOUSTARSHERS, EMILY 7" Emily. "YES I I THINK THEY LOOK VERY WELL UPON SOME PEOPLE.'' Augustus. "AH I THEN THAT SETTLES THE POINT. I SHiLL LET MIHE CROW.'

THE FINISHING TOUCH TO A PICTURE.

Artist. "NOW, DON'T HESITATE TO SAY IF YOU SEE ANYTHING I CAN ALTER OR IMPROVE"

Candid Friend. "HM! well! no i i dont see anything— unless, perhaps, you-a might

REPAINT THE PRINCIPAL FIGURES, AND — I— YES— I SHOULD CERTAINLY GET A NEW BACKGROUND IN."

FINE HAUr-BOYS!

THIS JOLLY OLD PATER KNOWS WHAT A SMILING V/ELCOME AV.'AITS HIM WHEN HE BRINGS HIS TREASURES HOME.

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JACK ASHORE. Policeman, "hullo, jacx i i suppose youre not sorry to come on land

FOR A BIT?"

jKk fwho hasn't gil his s!)or3 legs yett. "well, it aint such a dao place

FOR .\ day or two — only its so precious difficult to walk STRAIGHT!"

ADDING INSULT TO INJURY.

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AFFECTING INCIDENT AT BOULOGNE.

Oyn FRIEND. ARRY CELVILLE, IS SO KNOCKED ALL OF A HEAP DY THE BEAUTY OF THE FOREIGN FISH OIRLS, THAT HE OFFERS HIS 'AND AND

TO THE LOVELY PAULINE.

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From the Collection of ''Mr, Pitnclil' 1842 — 1864.

EXCITEMENT.

"RUN, BILL— RUN AND BRING HISABELLER- HERES A CHIMNEY A-FI-ERll"

ROMANCE OF A BOTTLE. Mr. Bounce, "i tell you what, old boy, finish

THAT, AND YOU SHALL HAVE SOME OF MY PECULIAR OLD PORT. I'VE HAD IT IN BOTTLE MYSELF NINE YEARS."