Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, January 3, 1891
EXECUTION OF THE LITTLE PEDLINGTON MURDERER.—Reserved gallows seats, immediately behind the drop, commanding a clear view of the dying struggles, with chance of hearing the criminal's last confession; Lady's ticket Two Guineas. Lady and Gentleman's, ditto, three guineas. (8.30 A.M.)
TRIAL AT THE OLD BAILEY OF LA BELLE ISABELLE, the husband-poisoner. Last day of trial, summing-up of the Judge, intense excitement. A few special tickets at Ten Guineas still obtainable (including snack luncheon and use of opera-glasses), and commanding front view of the Judge when summing-up, and close sight of the prisoner's facial play during the passing of sentence, &c, (11. A.M. Ladies advised to be in their places not later than 10.30.)
GREAT INTERNATIONAL CRIMES EXHIBITION AT BOEOTIA.—Additional Attractions. Portrait groups in wax, life-size, of all great criminals from CAIN to CHARLES PEACE; Lecture on Capital Punishments in all Ages, with illustrations and demonstrations (3 P.M. and 7 P.M.) Old Newgate. Mediæval Torture Chamber in full work. Grand Execution Tableaux, in the grounds; realistic renderings of punishments inflicted on RAVAILLAC, DAMIENS, &c., &c. (3 o'clock and 6.30.) Auto-da-Fé at 2.30 and 7. Admission One Shilling. Children under eight half-price. Ladies' Reserved Seats (inclusive of all Shows) One Guinea. Open 10 till 10. (Thirty thousand persons, chiefly Ladies, passed the turnstiles last Wednesday.)
PUBLIC VIVISECTION DEMONSTRATION AT THE SENSATIONAL SURGICAL SOCIETY'S ROOMS.—Exhibition of the droll effects of Curari upon subjects under the knife, and the actual cautery. No annoying noise, or disconcerting struggles! Bulgarian Band will play Popular Pieces. (3 P.M.)
BULL FIGHT AT THE ARCADIAN HALL.—Full Spanish Programme this day. Absolutely no restrictions! Serious accidents daily! Two Toreadors killed last week, and seven seriously injured. No deception! Extra fierce bulls to-day, and consequent prospect of HIGHLY SENSATIONAL SCENES IN THE ARENA!!! Admission, 1 s. to £5 5 s. Specially Reserved Front Seats for Ladies, £7 7 s. (3 P.M., and 8.30.)
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Vol. 100.
January 3, 1891.
TO-DAY'S AMUSEMENTS.
"LITERARY STARS."
THE HERO'S COMMON-FORM DIARY.
HOLIDAY TASKS FOR THE NEW YEAR.
MODERN VERSION OF "PAUL AND VIRGINIA."
VOCES POPULI.
THE IMPROMPTU CHARADE-PARTY.
ROBERT'S XMAS BANKWET.
OUR BOOKING-OFFICE.
A FORECAST FOR 1891.
EDWIN AND ANGELINA.
PRIG-STICKING.
"A HAPPY NEW YEAR!"
Old Morality's Christmas Card and New Year Wishes.
"A HAPPY NEW YEAR!"
"DEFENCE, NOT DEFIANCE."
AT THE END OF THE YEAR.
OUR ADVERTISERS.
SEASONABLE.
SHADOWS FROM MISTLETOE AND HOLLY.
The United Service Diary for 1891.
FOLLIES OF THE YEAR.
IN THE LATEST STYLE.
PICTORIAL NOTE TO HAMLET.
HAMLET AS HE REALLY OUGHT TO BE, ACCORDING TO SHAKSPEARE.
POLITICS UP TO DATE.
THE AMUSING RATTLE'S NOTE-BOOK FOR 1891.
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