MrPunch's history of modern England . an, and of every well-to-doartisan, who wend their way along the streets of this vastmetropolis. It is caused by the Opposition exhibition of Fridaynight in the House of Commons. The comment on thisspiteful imbecility is not to be wondered at f Toryismbelieves only in the well-dressed and the well-to-do. Purpleand fine linen are the instrumental parts of her religion. Herfaith is in glossy raiment and a full belly. The HomeSecretary stated in reply to a question, about a year later, thatthe keepers of St. Jamess Park w^ere particularly orderednot to admit
MrPunch's history of modern England . an, and of every well-to-doartisan, who wend their way along the streets of this vastmetropolis. It is caused by the Opposition exhibition of Fridaynight in the House of Commons. The comment on thisspiteful imbecility is not to be wondered at f Toryismbelieves only in the well-dressed and the well-to-do. Purpleand fine linen are the instrumental parts of her religion. Herfaith is in glossy raiment and a full belly. The HomeSecretary stated in reply to a question, about a year later, thatthe keepers of St. Jamess Park w^ere particularly orderednot to admit persons who wore fustian jackets, an orderwhich prompted Punch to remark that in Merry Englandlabour was ignominy, and your only man the man withwhite hands and filbert nails. A writer in the Examinerso recently as 1861 could remember the time when the sentriesin St. Jamess Park used, at the point of the bayonet, accord-ing to their orders, to dismount women from their pattens,and make them trudge on with them in their hands. It is 6. THE POOR MANS FRIEND(The Hungry Forties) Mr. Punchs History of Modern England an old story; as old as the days of Ahasuerus, when no onemight enter the Kings gate clothed with sackcloth. Punchnever wearied of bringing home to his readers these abruptcontrasts of wealth and poverty. The people were crying forbread and Parliament had been occupied in carrying theVentilation of the House Bill and the Royal Kitchen GardenBill. The amount voted for the Royal Stables at Windsorwas considerably more than three times what was obtainedfrom Parliament for the education of the poor. The Timesof December 2, 1841 quoted from the Sporting Magazinean account of the accommodation provided for the PrinceConsorts beagles and Her Majestys dogs—sleeping beds,compartments paved with asphalt, dry and clean, with roomyand healthy green yards; and boiling and distemper housesdetached from the other portions of the building—and bracketedwith it the sworn evidence of t
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