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: