PUNCH,
OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
Punch Among the Planets.
The Christmas Number, 1890.
INTRODUCTION.
The Old Year was fast nearing its close, the night was clear and starry, and Father Time, from the top of his observatory tower, was taking a last look round.
To him entered, unannounced save by the staccato yap of the faithful Tobias, Time's unfailing friend, unerring Mentor, and immortal contemporary, Mr. Punch.