Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2015 https://archive.org/details/cartoonsOOtenn IlUiott &- Fry} \Lojiiivn. Sir John Tenniel. Cartoons by Sir John Tenniel Selected from the Pages of PUNCH." LONDON : PUNCH" OFFICE, lo, BOUVERIE STREET. HRAHmiRV. ACi.NKW & CO., I II)., I'RINTKR.S, I.O.NDON .\M) TOMiKIDIlK. PrefdtorvJ Note. HE present collection of Sir John Tenniel's Cartoons I is intended to be a selection comprising; the more memorable of those which have appeared in " Punch " during the last JO years. The first in the collec- tion bears the date of l8jl, and the last is Sir John Tenniel's final Cartoon in Januarx', 1901. Short explana- tory notes have been provided, but as most of them will, perhaps, be unnecessary to those to wJiom the Cartoons themselves are familiar, they have been grouped together and combined with the Table of Contents at the commencement of the volume, where they can readily be referred to. March, 1901. Contents. May Day, 1851 . , , , :>-:i The Great Exhibition of All Nations was opened in Hyde Park on May Day, 1851, by the Queen and the I'rince Consort. The Bear and the Bees. A New Version of an Old Story ^ ^ , v 'I'lie in\asiiin of 'l urUcy by the Kvissian forcen had been met b\- an miexpected resislance. and had aroused the hostiHty of the l!iM This y ear marks the formation of the \ ohnUeer force, vihich elicited an enthusiastic response from all classes. Dame Cobden's New Pupil - ' i" Richard Cobden was the means of procuiiny a Treaty ot Commerce between France and Fngland — beneficial to both countries. Lyndhurst as Nestor rebukes the Chiefs " '11 Lord l.ynillunsl ihe Nestor of the Hou.se of Lords — in a speech of s.;reat pouer repioved the Government for their neglect of the Navy. i'.\i;e Right Leg in the Boot at Last - 1^ \'ictor Lmmanuel, King of .Sardinia, was patriotically urged by Cieneral Garibaldi to aid in the liberation of the Italian Peninsula. New Elgin Marbles - - - - 13 I.okI Llgin, ha\ing with the Knglish and French forces occupied Pekin, compelled the Chinese Kmperor to pay the indemnity for the last war. Beggar my Neighbour - ^ u The luuperor Napoleon was making great additions to the French Navy, piovoking a corresponding increase by Great Hritain. -♦1 Papal Allocution. — Snuffing out Modern Civilisation - ^ ^ ^ 15 I'ope I'ius the Ninth had issued an Allocution condemning w ithout le.serve all aspirations for Reform at home and abroad. King Cotton Bound - ' ' ^ it; The outbreak of the Civil War in the United Slates prevented the exportation of cotton, and produced great misery in our manu facturi ng dist ricl s. Waiting for an Answer ^ - - i? The intiusion on a lirilish ship by United States officials and the seizure therefrom of Env )ys from the Southern States, led to a demand from Great Britain for iheii release. Columbia's Fix - ^ ^ ^ ^ is The justice of Great Hritain's demand w as eventually acknow - ledged b\- the L'nited States, and the Envoys were set at liberty. Peace \% ■■ .Mr. Punch's"' design for a Colossal Statue, uhich ought to have been placed in the International Exhibition. viii CONTENTS. The ''Sensation'^ Struggle in America 20 The Civil War in the United States was being conducted with j^reat courage on both sides, and many Ijloody battles had been fought. Britannia Discovering the Source of the Nile 21 The sources of the liver Nile, which previously had been unknow n, weie discovered bv two British tr.tvellers. Captains Speke and ( 'ir.iiil. At Home and Abroad - ^ 1^-^ The Trincess Alexandra o) Denmark (now oui ljueen) made her entrv into London amidst an amazing outburst of affection from all classes. Miranda and Prospero - - ' 21. The signs of unrest amongst the European N.iiii m.ihiies were attributed to the unscrupulous policy of the Empi riT of the French. Shakspeare and the Pigmies ^ ^ 2.-j i he celebration of the Tercentenary of the birth of Shakspeare was believed to have been productive of much self-advertise- ment amongst professional journalists. The American Juggernaut . r^e)-27 The long conlinued intensitv of the Civil War in the United States had been accrjmpanied b\' enormous losses im both sides. Britannia Sympathises with Columbia ..28 The murder of .\biaham Lincoln, President of the United States, after the conclusion of the Civil War, evoked wide- spread feelings of sympath)' from all classes of scjciety. Vulcan's Best Customer - . ^ 29 The overmastering .success of the Prussian \cedle-gim in the .Vustro-I'ru.ssian War had given an immense impetus to the manufacture of arms of precision. Gladiators preparing for the Arena . ^ , , , , The Conservatives being at this time in office, I'arliament opened with indications of an unu.sual bitterness of party warfaie. Onward ! Iiii|)rc-ssi (l by the indications ol unrest in France, the Kmperor had proposed lo granl a modified form of Constitutional ( lovi'rnuR-nl. France, Sept. 4, 1870 ■Aci-; 32 38 Thr surrender of the I'lench Fmperor at .Sedan was followed by the fill of the I'hiipire an(l the estal)lishment of the Republic at I'aris. A Vision on the Way. BEWARE!" , , . . 31-35 Frani e luui declared war against Germany, and the F^mperor Napoleon and his son had left I'aris to lake command. The shade of the (ireat Napoleon forebodes the disasters which followed. Versailles, Oct. 5, 1870 . . .36 \ ersailles fiom ihis date liecame the head-quarters of the (ierman army investing I'aris, and the I'lussian King was here proclaimed Fhiiperor in (ieimanx". Ajax Defying the Lightning . < 37 -Mr. (iladstone, after being defeated on the question of .Vboli- tioii (il Purchase, advised the (^ueen to put an end to purchase bv Ro\al Warrant. Vae Victis ! " 38-39 (.)n .March 1st, after the conclusion of Peace at N'ersailles, the fieiman aimv marched into Paris. Suspense The country was in great anxiety on account of the critical condition of the Prince of Wales. The Loving Cup 10 41 Li respect lo (he '"Alabama" Claims (ireat Britain wa' judged responsible for a sum of 15.500,000 dollars in gold, ir hdl satisfaction of all claims. Paradise and the Peri The deneral I'^lection had given the Conservatives a majoritv, and Mr. Disraeli became Premier for the second time. Dearly Bought 42 13 .Sir (iarnet Wolseley s march lo Coomassie involved much loss of life, with little more result than the possession of the Umbrella, the sN inbol of .Ashanti sovereigntv. The Damp Roman Candle The fulniinations of the N atican against the Anti-Infallibility pam|)hlet of .Mr. Cdadslone had failed to produce the eftec't intended. I i CONTENTS. Mose in Egitto ! ! ! 45 Mr. DisriiL'li had succi-ssfully i.-titi tid ihc purchase from ihc Khedive, fur llie vuin of ^4.000.000. uf his shares in the Suez Canal. Waiting to be Won 46-47 .\n .\rilic f\|H-U'ii willi ilu- I )r[rs. Micaw ber, remaine(l loval to the Premier. Wait till the Clouds roll by " . .Ml. (jiadslone, burdened with political complications at home and abroad, ill-health and impaired voice, was resting and recruiting at Hawarden. The advice here tenilered to him was the title of a popular song. Too Late ! \\ lien .Sir Charles Wilson at last succeeded in a|)proaching Khartoum, the Mah(li"s flag was flying ujjon what had been (jordon's citadel. Khartoum had fallen, and its dauntless defender with it. '' Only his Play " (! ! !) The Russians had att.u ked the .Afghans at I'enjdeh, and each side charged the other with jjrovoking the conflict. The Broken Covenant I )n Apnl J7 Mr. (dad^lone niaf crimes. 57 The Waits Li>rd Salislnnv at the end ol the yeai determined to remain in office, though left b\ the (ieneral l-^Iection in a niinorit)'. Snubbed I .\n eschange of \isiis. the flrsl f'oi the last 200 vears. had taken place between the (iernian aiul .Sp.inish I'ourts. This aroused jealousy in France, where the Spanish King had recenllv been rudeU' received. 5S The Grand Young Man ! ! Lord Randolph Churchill had hc t 11 appointed Chancellor of the Kxchequer and Leadei of the I louse of Commons in the new .Salisburv Ministrv. CONTENTS, Sink or Swim ! ! 09 Mr. (iladsloiic had iiUnxlucud his 1 lomc Ruli; liill, and had dcHI)ciatfly set his foitunc and that of his |)aity upon the policv ihcrchy involved. 1886 70-71 This travesty depicts liic retreat of the Liberal Party on the defeat of the .second reading of Mi. Gladstone's Home Rule Hill. The Tempter {,'erlain Socialists and ^Vnarchisls had taken advantage of tlie prevailing poverty and lack of work to make inflammatory appeals to the unemployed. Salisbury Sisyphus Lord Salisl)iiry had to face the difificulties of the Irish question — a task as formidable to him as to his predecessors. What of the Night ? 74-75 The acliiin of Russia (the Great Northern Heai) in Bulgaria and elsewhere at this lime seemed likely to involve a dis- turbance of the peace of Europe. Quite English^ you know - President Cleveland was at this time advocating in America the adoption of the Knglish .system of Lree Trade. Bear or Bug-Bear ? 70 77 Russia, in consequence of her huge armaments and equivocal policy, .seemed a standing menace to the peace of Kurope. In the Arena 7S-79 The two sides are shov\ n parading before the reassembling of I'arliament — the Unionists (Tor\' and Libera!) under Lord .Salisburx', the Home Rulers imdcr Mr. Gladstone. Germany, March 9, 1888 On this date (ieruiany was plunged into niomiiing owing to the death of the Lmperor William. Consol-ation HO 81 Mr. (ioschen's National Debt Conversion Hill piovided foi the conversion of the 3 per cent. Stocks into a new Stock bearing 2^ per cent, interest for fifteen years, and thereafter a guaranteed 2.J per cent, for 20 vears. What next ? 82 The popidarity of General Houlanger suggested the idea that France w as grow ing w eary of a Republican "n gime. ' ^' Panic amongst the Pigs ! " - ' - sa .\ r.qxd ReM-ript, condenming the Clan of Campaign and the pratiicf ol Fn lycotting, caused .some excitement anioiig the Irish Nationalists. Plain English ! - - - . .84 England was aggrieved by the action of Portugal in reference to the Delagoa Railway, and by insults to the British flag comniitted b\' the I'orlut'uese. From the Nile to the Neva . - 85 ■■.\nd the Egyptians made the children of Israel to serve with rigour. And the\- made their lives bitter with hard bondage. '' — ExODUS. Dropping the Pilot st)-s7 In consequence of disagreement with the Cierman Emperor, I'lince Bismarck resigned his post of Chancellor. The McGladstone ! 88 Mr. Gladstone had started for AIidlothian to carry on another political campaign for the rallying of his forces. Separatists 89 Owing to the scandal arising out of the O'Shea divorce case, iSIr. Gladstone refu.sed to co-operate an\' longer with Mr. I'arnell as leadintr the Irish Home Rule Part\. Arbitration 90 The Americans claimed to make the Hehring Sea -a , marc liniisiiiii, and it was thought advisable to establish a "close-time" for the .seals. Retire ! — What do you think ? \ rumour that Mr. Gladstone was about to retire froni political life proved to be w ithout foundation. 91 Coriolanus 92 prince Bismarck had inspired in the columns of the Haiiilntrger Nachri, hlen, incessant attacks ui)on the Imperial policy, and especially upon the proceedings of his successor, Caprivi. *^Advance, Australia ! 93 A .scheme, advocated by Sir Henry Parkes, was under con- .sideration for establishing "one great Union Government" amonest the -Australian Colonies. CONTENTS. XI Mr. Punch's Jubilee Pageant In Jul)' " Mr. I'uncli " ctleljiiilfd his J ubilet-. The sUclches surrounding the I'ageant are of selected cartoons illustrating events ranging over 50 \ enrs. Turning the Tables 1)6 The suggestion of "" Turning the Tables"' was that on this occasion the Man (I'lance) was dancing to the tune of the Bear acting as teadei . What will he do with it ? ^ . It v\as hoped thai some portion of the laige Russian loan might be applied to the relief of misery rather than for war preparations. Trying it on ! 97 98 A rapprochement between Russia and Italy was considered likely to weaken the strength of the Triple Alliance. The Coming of Ninety^Two ' Short^'anded 99 100 "The whole legal machinery is out of gear, and the countrv is too busv to put it right."" — /.aiv Times. The Attack on the Capital 11 101 The Liberal I'artv, which had organised great ijublic meetings ill London, were making a determined eflort to capture the Tory stronghold. Her Majesty's Servants 1112-103 The Parliament opened for its last Session previous to the (ieneral Election in July, which gave Mr. (ilad.stone a small majorilw Younger than ever ! The great Liberal le.ider, who had been recruiting his health in the South of f ram-e, had returned and resumed the leadership. The Dynamite Dragon 105 The I )\ iiamitards had connnilted nia)iy outrages on the Cimtinent, and the destruction of property by dynamite had been made a capital offence by the French Chamber. The New Queen of the May " . Incendiary .Manifestoes having been issued by the French proletariat, it was feared that disturliances might ensue during the Mav I)av celebrations on the Continent. lOG When Greek meets Greek " The tun great leaders had issued stirring addresses to the constituencies, and w ere preparing to grapple for supremacy at the approaching (ieneral I-;iection. Mischief ! .Mr. Labouchere's promises of support to the Government were largelv discounted by the repoit that he considered himself slighted at being left out of office. A Pilgrim's Progress The Liberal leaen between the l iench and Siamese Governments concerning the boundary of the rivei .Mekong, an tdtimatmn was sent by France and unconditionally accepted. ''Over the Hills and Far Away!" The Premier had gone to Scotland for a well-earned hol'iday rest after his arduous exertions during the debates on the Second Home Rule Bill. The Forlorn Hope " , . ^ Aftei the summary rejection of the Ihmie Rule Bill b\- the Peers, the Liberal Party were daily aw aiting the signal for an attack on the House of Lords. A Dirty Crossing The management of the Bank of Fngland had been freely criticised in the Press. '' Confidences " There had been a debate in the Chamber of Deputies which provoked comparisons between the French and F.ngli.sli Navies. 107 ICS 109 110 111 112 lit 1 15 116 . 117 XII CONTENTS. PluckM!" IIH The Local Govcrnuicnl Hill had hccn severely (leak wilh iho Lords in Comniitlfe, notably ihc clauses dealing \\ ith the Parish Councils. Unarming ' On March I, 1894, Mr. (iladslone delivered his la.sl speech in the House of Commons previous to his final retirement from political life. Ill 4( William ! ahoy I 1 lir W rlsli Disestablishment Hill liaviiii; been \i.arnil\ disi u-^scil in the ( oiiinions, Mr. ("dadstone had withdrawn hi^ pair with -M I . \ illin s in order to kee|3 "an o|)en mi nd " on the (|uestion. The Old Crusaders 1 130 The 1 )uke of .Vryyll had presided at an inihgnation meeting held in St. |ames"s Hall to protest against the .\rmenian at ri >cities. Lemon^Squash The Chancellor of the Kxcheijuer increased the Income Ta.\ liom "(('. to Si/. Vive la Republique ! J2U 1:2: A .>lringent anti-Anarchist Hill had been passed by the French Chamber after the assassination at Lvons of I'resident Carnot. Jap the Giant'Killer - 1:1:1 In the war arising out of the Corean di>pute between China and Japan, the j;ipanese forces gained easy \ictories. l)Oth on land and sea. Vested Interests 1 he House ol l.iirdsliad -iir\ived the re|)eated attacks made upon it. both in the Conmions and li\ its own Mendiers. All's Well I " . 123 24 'I he Russian I'ress at lliis time suggested that an Anglo- Ru.ssian understanding would be of great advantage to the two nations. The New Passenger 1.25 The year 1894 had been marked by many dynamite outrages on the Continent, and specially by the assassination of President Carnot. The New S'ear opened luider lirighter auspices. Who said— ^ Atrocities ' ? " . Mr. (dadslone had expressed his viiong indignation at the atrocities in .\rmenia, which had profoundh shocked (he mind of the countrv. 126 Silent ! 127 'I he liritish occupation of'I-^gypt still continued, the Egyptian ( iovernment being pow erle.ss to suppress outrages on Kuropeans in .Mexandria. An Easter 'Oliday 28 The House of Commons had adjourned lor the Kaster vacation. Holh leaders were glad of rejiose aher die exciting debates on the Welsh I )iseslablishment and Lish Land Hills. Old Warder William After .Sir W illiam llarcourt's defeat at l)erb\' he was elected lor \Ve^t Monmouthshire, the Radical candidate ha\ing relii ed in his favi lur. Just a-goin' to Begin ! it wastlioughi that in the cnuiing Session the jamescju raid would bring trouble to the Ministr\-. but this wasaxerted l>\' the skilful management of Mr. Balfiur and the Colonial .Secretarv. The Tug of War 131 ( )n an appeal from the Citlanders at johannesbuig. Dr. J anioon crossed the Transvaal frontier w ith an armed force. .Mr. Chamberlain. howe\er. inter\ene])l a similar course with \Vei-llai-\\\i. The Duello J 5.} The I'niled Stales.cn accouiil ol .Si)anish misiule in Cub.i, had declared «ar against Spain. Open at Last ! - The Ru.ssians had made Talien-Wan a free port. There had been some doubt as to Russia's intentions. Plain English 1 he Transvaal liovernment had sent an insolent Ultimatum to (neat Britain, requiring the withdrawal within forty-eight hours of the British forces fioni the Boer frt)ntiers. XIV CONTENTS. Who said Dead TAGE TG7 On Kel). 27, 19CK), the anniversary of Uie Majuba Hill disaster, General Cronje surrendered to General Roberts. Full of Resource ' - - ' i«« The Chancellor of the Kxchcquer had announced in his Budget speech that he hoped to recover a large proportion of the war expenses by taxation of the Tiansvaal. Good Wishes I 1*^9 ■• Mr. I'unch " here expresses his good wishes for the success .>rihc Paris l-'xhibition, which was shortly to be opened. The Avenger! - 170-171 Thrilling details had been published of the reported massacix- of the British and Foreign .Ministers in I'ekin. Happily this proved to be un^'ounded. The Imperial Dispensary (Ireal satisfaction was felt in the Colonies at the introduction bv Mr. Chamberlain of his Commonw eahh of Australia Bill. Shifting his Capital 173 President Rruger had abandnned Pretoria n)i iht near approach of the British foices, taking with him, it was repo)ted, bullion to the value uf ;^2,000.000. In the Movement .... On the advance of the .Allied troops to Pekin ihe l'.nii)ress and the Chinese Court had fled to the interior. Reporting Himself 174 175 The City of London Imperial X'olunteers met with an enthusiastic reception in the City and elsewheie on their return from South .Vfrica. Timers Appeal - 17(;-177 Cartoons by Sir John Tenniel. May Day, Eighteen dred and Fifty-one. 2-3 June, 1854. 5 What Nicholas heard in the Shell. The British Lion's Ven I'eie on the Bengal Tiger. 6-7 February, 1859. " It IS the Land which the territorial party represents in Parliament. . . , That is the theory of the Constitution : Blackstone says so. But it is a thing which is not lil ''Mrs. Micawber." Mrs. M. (hysterically). I never will do it ! It's of no use asking me ! 1 never will desert Mr. Micawber ! ! " David Copperfield February, 1.S85. May, 1885. The Broken Covenant. We cannot close this book, and say we will look into it no more."— Mr. Gladstone's Speech, April 27th. J/^7J 1885. Our Protean Premier ! (As " The Angel of Peace," in his Unrivalled Vaiiety-and-Quick-Change Entertainment.) 65 August, 18S5. The " Irrepressible " Tourist. BISMARCK. " H'm ! — Ha! —Where shall I go next?" 6a December, 1885. The Waits. August, 1886. The Grand Young Man ! ! SHADE OF " Dizzy." " Dear me ! Quite reminds one of old times ! ! " 68 April, 1 8 86. Sink or Swim ! ! 6^ (A Playful Adaptation lei's Famous Picture, " i8i4."> November, iSS6. The Tempter. SPIRIT OF ANARCHY. "Wliat ! No work ! Come and enlist with me— I'll tind work for you ! ! " 72 December, iS 87. February, 1888. In i\ The " Parade •nena. ;;!he Conflict. 78-79 March, i88S. Mnrclt. iS.SS. Consol-ation ; si Or, "A Fair Exchange no Robbery." SWEET SIMPLICITY. " I AM sorry to part with him ! " SHREWD BUT SEDUCTIVR SHEPHERD. " Nay, dear Child ! What though this one be but indifferent fair to look on at present? He'll last longer— and you will LEARN TO LOVE HIM!!" What Next ? 82 May, 1888. 81 Plain English ! John Bull. "Look here, my little Friend,! don't want to huit your little feelings— but, COME OFF THAT FLAG!!!" August, 1890. 85 From the Nile to the Neva. Shade of Pharaoh. " Forbear ! That weapon always wounds the hand that wields it." October, 1890. The McGladstone! " To land McGladstone lightlv snrantr wifu . , , , And thrice aloud his buRle ran ' "'^^^ ^ ^^''^J strain 88 I'ill bold Ben-Ghoil replied again.'' " Lora of the Isles:' Canto 1 V. December, 1890. " Separatists.' Douglas MR. Gladstone. Marmion 89 MR. PARNELL. DOUGLAS. " The hand of Douglas is his own ; And never shall in friendly grasp The hand of such as Marmion clasp ! "—J/rtrw/w. Canto VI. Janiiar}', 1S91. 90 Arbitration. THE SEAL. "Belay, you two Johnnies!— avast quarrelling! Give me a 'Close-time,' and leave the 'Sea' an open question." February, 1891. Retire !— What do You Think ? " 9t February, 1.S91. 92 Coriolanus. "Such a nature, Tickled with good success, disdains the shadow Whicli he treads on at noon." — Corio/aims, Act 1., Sc. i. CO July, 1 891. Mr. Puncl (As reflect 94-95 )ilee Pageant. 'n Ma^ic Minor.) Scptewbtr, iSqf. October, 1891. STARVING RUSSIAN PEASANT. " Is none of that for ME, ' Little Father ' ? '' January, 1892. The Coming of Ninety-Two ^ To the Modern Merlin, MR. PUNCH. " And down the wave, and in the flame was borne A naked babe, and rode to PUNCH'S feet, Who stoopt, and caught the babe, and cried, 'The Year! Here is an heir for Ninety-One!'" — Adapted from Tennyson's " Coming of Arthur." February, 1892. February, 1892. " Her View of the Stage on the re 102-103 March, 1S92. Younger than Ever! The G. O. M. "Now then, Harcourt!-Tuck in your tuppenny ! Over!!" //, 1892. The Dynamite Dragon. 105 April, 1892. January. 1893. April, 1893. A Pilgrim's Progress. 109 Aprii, 1893. Uncle Toby and Widow Wadman. (Modern Ulster Version. After C. R. Leslie, R.A.'s celebrated picture.) MRS. Ulster. "Now, Mr. Bull, do you see any 'GREEN' in my eye?", 110 May, 1893. LORD SALISBURY (sings). " I'll harp wild war, aye, from sea to sea, Ere the Loyalists stoop to slavery!" Jnly, 1893. W-l Father William." "You are old," said the Youth; "one would hardly suppose That your eye was as steady as ever; Yet you balance that Eel on the end of your nose— What makes you so awfully clever?" Aiigust, 1893. 113 The French Wolf and the Siamese Lamb. September, 1893. Febmary, 1894. John Bull. " Did you ever see anything worse than my Navy?" Jean CRAPAUD. "Ves~MlNE!!" ' February, 1894. Pluck'd ! " Parish councils Cockatoo (sadly). " I've had a doose of a time of it ! ! ! ■' 118 March, 1894. Unarming. " Unarm ! — the long day's task is done ! "— Ww/wy and Cleopatra, Act IV., Sc. 12. 119 April, 1894. Lemon-Squash. WILLIAM HARCOURT (the Barman). "Wonder if I can squeeze any more out of HIM?" 120 July, 1894. 121 "Vive la Republique!" " The tear that brimmeth, blindeth not her eye, So fixed aloft it lowereth not to greet The writhing reptile bruised by her unfaltering feet ! " October, 1894. 123 Vested Interests." HOUSE OF LORDS CHARWOMAN. "Well! them Rogeberries, and 'Erbert Gladstings, and Haskwidges, the rest on 'em may tork-and they may tork-but they h'aint turned HUS out yet ! ! December, 1894. Jaimary, 1895. The New Passenger. 125 Januar}', 1895. 120 '^Who said 'Atrocities'?" (After the Popular Engraving.) "Old as 1 am, my feelings have not been deadened in regard to matters of such a dreadful description." Mr. Gladstone s Speech at Haivarden, December sg. March, 1895. 127 Silent! LITTLE KHEDIVE. "Tell me, great Sphinx— is Egypt for tlie Egyptians?" April, 1895. 128 An Easter 'Oliday. Duet ('ARCOURT and HARTHUR sing while being jolted). "La-a-zi-ly la-a-zi-ly! Diow-ow-ow-sily ! Drow-ow-ow-siiy!" etc. June, 1895. Open-minded WII.I.IAA; ihavinK come aslioie trom '"The Stormy Petiel"). "Avast there, Messmates! The statesman who would lay his hands on a steeple-hatted female in distress — save in the way of ke-indness," etc., etc. \'rhc " Mcsswates^' "avast'' accordingly. Old Warder William. THE Veteran (loquitur). •• Dear me! What HAS become of Harcourt February, 189C. Professor Salisbury (P.P.R.). "Now, my Sportin' Gents, 'ere"s the 'Atfield Pet and the Brummagem Bruiser —Who'll liave 'em on with either ot 'em?" January, 1896 The 13t-18o War. iigust, 1896. 137 A Turkish Bath. SULTAN. " They ^ave it me pretty hot in tliat Armenian room! But -Rismillah! Tliis is Phew!!" October, 1896. Preparing his Speecli. ^'^^ an Unionist G„v.„„„e„,.. H-„:,r;;:'LT„^S''o:„:.\t::rT„TTi;';£7„T" ^'-'^ November, 1X96. 189 "Turkey Limited." SULTAN. '■ Bismillali ! Make me into a Limited Company? M"m— ah - s'pose tliey'll allow me to join the Board after allotment ! " December, 1.S96. January, 1897. February^ i S97. 142 Against the Grain. John Bull (loq.l. "Ah! that Greek's a pkicky Httle chap! Precious sony that me and my Forin' Mates has to stop him !" Marcli, 1.S97 Tender Mercies ! DAME EUROPA (to LITTLE CRETE). " Doivt cry, my little Man. I've asked this nice, kind Turkish Policeman to stay and tai