“Albert and Victoria; may their union be cemented by love and affection, and their Royal offspring adorn the station they are destined to fill.”
A brief and popular toast was:—
“Church and Queen.”
Another sentiment was:—
“Happiness to the Royal pair—Victoria and Albert.”
A longer toast is as follows:—
“Here’s a health to Her Majesty,
Conversion to her enemies,
And he that will not pledge her health
I wish him neither wit nor wealth,
Nor yet a rope to hang himself.”
Another toast is to this effect:—
“Health to the Queen, prosperity to the people, and may the Ministry direct their endeavours to the public good rather than engage in party distinction.”
A favourite sentiment was:—