For I'm to be made Lord Mayor, JOHN, I'm to be made Lord Mayor!
Then mind and call me early, call me early, JOHN, don't fear
To dig me in my illustrious ribs, and shout in my lordly ear;
And to-morrow will see me roll along, while all the people stare,
For I'm to be made Lord Mayor, JOHN! I'm to be made Lord Mayor!
Punch, November 12, 1881.
THE LORD MAYOR TO THE LADY MAYORESS.
["If this bill becomes law, it will be our proud privilege to continue the existence of the Lord Mayor for six months, until it comes into action on the 1st of May, 1885."—Sir W. V. Harcourt's Speech.]
If you've read Sir Vernon's speech upon the City, daughter dear,