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November 17, 1920, by Various

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Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, November 17, 1920

Author: Various

Editor: Owen Seaman

Release Date: September 22, 2006 [EBook #19349]

Language: English

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PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

VOL. 159.

November 17th, 1920.

CHARIVARIA.

It is rumoured that a gentleman who purchased a miniature two-seater
car at the Motor Show last week arrived home one night to find the cat
playing with it on the mat.

* * *

It appears that nothing definite has yet been decided as to whether
_The Daily Mail_ will publish a Continental edition of the Sandringham
Hat.

* * *

The matter having passed out of the hands of D.O.R.A., the Westminster
City Council recommend the abolition of the practice of whistling for
cabs at night. Nothing is said about the custom of making a noise like
a five-shilling tip.

* * *

We shall not be surprised if Mr. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN becomes the
Viceroy of India, says a gossip-writer. We warn our contemporary
against being elated, for it is almost certain that another Chancellor
of the Exchequer would be appointed in his place.

* * *

During the Lord Mayor's Show last week we understand that the LORD
MAYOR'S coachman was accompanied by the LORD MAYOR.

* * *

The licensee of a West Ham public-house has just purchased a parrot
which is trained to imitate the bagpipes. The bird's life will of
course be insured.

* * *

Ireland will have to be careful or she will be made safe for
democracy, like the other countries.

* * *

Upon hearing that Mr. WILLIAM BRACE had accepted a Government
appointment several members of the Labour Party said that this only
confirmed their contention that his moustache would get him into
trouble one day.

* * *

Mrs. STACKPOOL O'DELL warns girls against marrying a man whose head
is flat at the bac