THE LORD MAYOR’S FOOL.
We are happy in being able to announce that it is the intention of the new potentate of Guildhall to revive the ancient and honourable office of “Lord Mayor’s Fool.” A number of candidates have already offered themselves, whose qualifications for the situation are so equally balanced, that it is a matter of no small difficulty to decide amongst them. The Light of the City has, we understand, called in Gog and Magog—Sir Peter Laurie and Alderman Humphrey—to assist him in selecting a fit and proper person upon whom to bestow the Civic cap and bells.
The following is a list of the individuals whose claims are under consideration:—
The Marquis of Londonderry, who founds his claims upon the fact of his always creating immense laughter whenever he opens his mouth.
Lord Brougham, who grounds his pretensions upon the agility displayed by him in his favourite character of “the Political Harlequin.”
Lord Normanby, upon the peculiar fitness of his physiognomy to play the Fool in any Court.
Daniel O’Connell, upon his impudence, and his offer to fool it in his new scarlet gown and cocked-hat.
Peter Borthwick, upon his brilliant wit, which it is intended shall supersede the Bude Light in the House of Commons.