He is then called on for the accustomary fees for liquor, and a small compliment for the Buffalo in waiting: the expenses are in proportion to the means, or inclination of the newly-made member. The liquor is introduced by the chorus altered from the Pirates:—
“We Buffaloes lead a jolly, jolly life, Fal de, &c., &c.”
A blessing is then given by the Primo Buffo, reminding the new member that the greatest characters in the country have solicited to become Buffaloes, and the following is sung in solemn style.
Harponians list unto me,
And Kangaroos rejoice!
And Buffaloes lift up your horns,
Whilst I lift up my voice.
Oh! Joseph Lisle a painter is,
And a Buffalo besides:
So sit not in the scorner’s chair,
Nor Buffaloes deride.
Now Buffaloes join in a roar,
Be heard from pole to pole;
My solemn chaunt is at an end,
Because you’ve heard the whole!
Bull.—A crown. Half a bull, half a crown.
Bunch of Dog’s meat.—A squalling child in arms.
Bunch of Fives.—A slang term for the hand or fist.
Bunch of Onions.—A watch chain and seals.
Bunch of Turnips.—Itinerant fruit vendors, &c.
Bunter.—A low loose woman.—“Neither maid, wife, nor widow.”