. Punch . on, at least, of all classes. THE MYSTERIES OF PARLIAMENT. A Monsieur Philippe is giving a series of Soirees Mysterieuses. Theidea is taken, no doubt, from the proceedings in the House of Lords, wherethe soirees are often particularly mysterieuses ; for it is quite impossibleto say what their Lordships are doing. Flights of Genius. We are glad to state there is no truth whatever in the rumour thatStanfield, and a number of distinguished artists, had recently sailed forAmerica. This statement of their flight originated in a report thatPrince Albert had commissioned each of the artists
. Punch . on, at least, of all classes. THE MYSTERIES OF PARLIAMENT. A Monsieur Philippe is giving a series of Soirees Mysterieuses. Theidea is taken, no doubt, from the proceedings in the House of Lords, wherethe soirees are often particularly mysterieuses ; for it is quite impossibleto say what their Lordships are doing. Flights of Genius. We are glad to state there is no truth whatever in the rumour thatStanfield, and a number of distinguished artists, had recently sailed forAmerica. This statement of their flight originated in a report thatPrince Albert had commissioned each of the artists in question to painta fresco for Buckingham Palace. It is said they only returned whenassured that the commission had been given by the Prince to a Germandecorator. TRUE CIVILISATION. Prosecutions have already commenced against the press in is the strongest proof we have yet heard of the colony becoming everyday more and more French. PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. 211 THE FRENCH SAILOR It is generally known that France has been lately attempting todo the nautical to some extent, and Joinville has rushed intoT. P. Cookes line of business with a degree of vigour that bringsback to us the palmy days of .the Surrey—those delightful days ofreal ships—nine feet by three—tossed on canvas waves, and goingdown with all hands through traps of huge dimensions. Joinvillehas infused into his royal father a little of that spirit which sets thebosom bounding with bluster, and sends the feet capering withnaval hornpipes. Louis-Philippe has joined the Royal WesternYacht Club, and is now a tar from top to toe—from the shake of hishead to the dashing of his heel on the ground, as, with one arma-kimbo, and the other elevated in high air, he shuffles about tothe tune of the cor de pipe du college, or college hornpipe. We understand that the nautical dictionary is to be taught in allthe schools of France, and we furnish a specimen of the work, toprove how completely the
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