02265cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500640012526400510018930000470024033600260028733700260031333800360033950000310037550801150040652012350052153400450175665300410180170000490184285600430189199900170193421590UtSlPG20260610133510.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aPunch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, January 18, 1890 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2007-05-23 aProduced by V. L. Simpson, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net a"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, January 18, 1890" by Various is a satirical periodical published during the late 19th century. This volume of "Punch" exemplifies the wit and humor typical of the publication, offering commentary on contemporary social issues, political affairs, and entertainment, particularly focusing on theatre and the amateur performance scene. The content of this specific issue includes several humorous pieces, one of which critiques an amateur theatre production involving a parrot that unexpectedly steals the spotlight during a comedic performance. Characters like Lady Surbiton and Mrs. Gagmore provide a glimpse into the social circles of the time, discussing the intricacies of attending theatrical events while humorous scenarios unfold on stage, revealing the absurdities of both amateur and professional theatrical productions. Other segments provide jests about current affairs, such as public health concerns and the difficulties faced by cab drivers, all delivered with linguistic flair and comic timing. Overall, this volume serves as a reflection of the cultural landscape of its time, blending humor with keen societal observations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEnglish wit and humor -- Periodicals1 aBurnand, F. C.q(Francis Cowley),d1836-191740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21590 c62742d62742