Punch's Almanack for 1890

by Various

Though gin, chloral, stout, brandy, and "bitter,"

I tried all in turns, but to find them no go,

Still, in voice for a hospital fitter,

I gave them a plaintive, "Yeho! boys! Yeho!"

For the steward had carried me gently below!

That's the best place, you'll find,

Should you make up your mind,

To shout in Mid-Channel, "Ho! Yeho, boys! Yeho!"

"Bravo!" cried Mr. Punch, as the singer finished—"I quite agree with you. But now let me see what else is to be seen on the sands."

It was a gay scene—all the gayer for the delightful weather. Mr. Punch, knowing that his wishes must immediately be gratified, had taken care to desire beau temps en permanence.