Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 9, 1891

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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 9, 1891

by Various Authors

EN·~58 minutes·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total
1

A FIRST VISIT TO THE "NAVERIES."

9:01
2

FASHION'S FLORALIA; - OR, THE URBAN QUEEN OF THE MAY.

5:05
3

MR. PUNCH'S POCKET IBSEN.

8:43
4

OPERATIC NOTES.

7:11
5

OUR BOOKING-OFFICE.

6:04
6

ESSENCE OF PARLIAMENT. - EXTRACTED FROM THE DIARY OF TOBY, M.P.

17:31
7

LEAVES FROM A CANDIDATE'S DIARY.

5:00

Description

In this absurd sketch, two of Punch’s familiar figures—a loquacious Scribe and a flamboyant Artist—take a tour of the Royal Naval Exhibition set up on the Chelsea Military Hospital grounds. Their commentary turns the grand displays of model warships, lighthouses and Arctic scenes into a comedy of British pomp, while gently poking fun at the public’s willingness to pay shillings for a glimpse of “nautical horses.” The narrative captures the bustle of the fair, from miniature ironclads skimming a painted lake to wax‑work reenactments of Nelson’s triumphs, all seen through a Victorian lens.

The duo’s sardonic tone shines when they are swarmed with offers of champagne simply because they work for the press, only to politely decline and preserve their journalistic dignity. Their observations weave together absurdity and affection, turning ordinary curiosities—such as a trophy of arms juxtaposing flint‑lock relics with modern rifles—into a commentary on Britain’s naval heritage and its theatrical display. Listeners will enjoy the clever wordplay, the lively description of the exhibition’s spectacles, and the gentle ribbing of a society that turns war into entertainment.

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Language

en

Duration

~58 minutes (56K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Sandra Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

2004-08-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

VA

Various Authors

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