Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, July 24, 1841 by Various
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came off," and now graces the club-room of the "Knocker Hunt."
The pack having been called off, were taken to the kennel in the Haymarket, when one young dog, who had run counter at a bell-handle, was found to be missing; but the gratifying intelligence was soon brought, that he was safe in the Vine-street station-house. The various compounds known as champagne, port, sherry, brandy, &c., having been very freely distributed, Captain Pepperwell made a proposition that will so intimately connect his name with that of the immortal Marquess, that, like the twin-born of Jupiter and Leda, to mention one will be to imply the other. Having obtained silence by throwing a quart measure at the waiter, he wriggled himself into an upright position, and in a voice tremulous from emotion--perhaps brandy, said-- "Gentlemen of--the Knocker Hunt--there are times when a man can't make--a speech without con-considerable inconvenience to himself--that's my case at the present moment--but my admiration for the distinguished foun--der of the Knocker Hunt--compels me--to stand as well as I can--and propose, that as soon as we have knockers enough--they be melted down--by some other respectable founder, and cast into a statue of--the Marquess of Waterford!" Deafening were the cheers which greeted the gallant captain! A meeting of ladies has since been held, at which resolutions were passed for the furtherance of so desirable an object, and a committee formed for the selection of a design worthy of the originator of the Knocker Hunt. To that committee we now appeal. |
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