From Funny Folks, February 27, 1875, when the Conservative party, led by Mr. Disraeli, was in power, and the Liberal Opposition was led by Lord Hartington.
A PSALM OF LIFE AT SIXTY.
What the Heart of the Old Man said to the Genial Gusher at Christmas Time.
TELL me not in Christmas Numbers
Life is but a gourmet's dream!
Sure your sense is dead or slumbers:
Peptics are not what they seem.
Life is serious! Life is solemn!
And good grub is not its goal: