Trifles of Wit and Oddities in 19th Century Notes
A fragmentary tidbit from Notes and Queries features a witty epigram by Lafonnoye about friars and fools the world, alongside kaleidoscopic clippings from newspapers. It notes a Salem boy, a New York printer’s humor, legal quips, and a parade of jokes about beards, bees, and public notices, reflecting quirky period humor and social curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafonnoye
Satarday
Mayo
Beidogre
Qwarriage
Salem
Bright
New York
Baiting the Bishops in Parliament Debate
A detailed account of May Commons and Lords exchanges over the Ecclesiastical Commission Bill. Horsman mocks bishops while ministers cave to episcopal influence, with sharp barbs from Bernal Osborne and Sir Robert Inglis. Lord John Russell tries peace, but the clash highlights church property norms and political theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Horsman
Commons
Ecclesiastical Commission
George Grey
Horaman
Goulburn
R. H. Inglis
Hlu
House of Lords
John
Goulbourn
Bernal Osborne
Hons of Commons
Mont Leas
Henry
Elear
Tondon
Fulham
Chear
Cockermouth
Eamg
Tamworth
Baronet
Sir R. Peel
Wagorrow
Hig Hon
Heane Osborne
Cambridge
Robert Inglis
Middlesex
London
Sir Robert
R. Inglis
Tooley-Street
Sidney Herbert
Wood
Sir R. Inglis
Junius
W. Draper
John Russell
Gouldburn
The Value of Education and Westminster Bridge Change
A father should train a child in swimming, morals, and education rather than relying on wealth to start life. A new Westminster bridge will replace the current structure, located about four hundred yards from Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelside
Gawler Town
Koovinga
Clare
Trove
Tungkilla
Strthalbyn
Willunga
Adelaide
Clars
Bungsree
Gilbert Arne
Saddleworth
Hahndorf
Inverbrackie
Echunga
Mount Barker
Kanmantoo
Strathathyn
Wellington
Monot
Gamlr
Encounter Bay
Meadows
Contravtora
Bing
Evady
Port Adelaide
Tts
Postcoftics
Wilianga
Crafer
Tnn
Morphett Vale
Adelnside
Port
Ladeside
Thomas Brunton
Waterloo
Coatham
Yorkshire
Life Guards
Professor Hottowar
Lhaily
Tam
Battle of Water
Lygan
Henry Baring
Andrew Black
Black
Smith
Eyemonth
New Bericich
Honnowsz
Gui
Davidson
Berwick-spon-Tweed
Mfofus White
India
Holloway
Eliza
Indies
Westminster
Houses of Parliament
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Ppl
Ohio
Cincinasti Gazette
Law- Ciepee
Oreny
Owen
Siz
Taylor
Abernethy
Dr Bull
Christ Church, Oxford
Juhin Bull
John Oxons
Pasquin
bin Ao
Santa Anna
Guilam
Whitesmith
Stephen
Sam
Mr. N. P Willis
Puzsler—Blever
United
Senate
Thomas Davies
Mr. Harris
Booth
Hindley Street
R. W. Perking
King William-street
Harge
N.B
G. H. Adams
Gilpin
Bishopegate-street
Adama
Soward
Rother
Royal Sheperdess
Caledonia
Rundle-street
Rundlestreet
Lloyds’ Agents
L. Elder & CO
Lloyd's
South Australia
William Jones
Unley
Adelaide Times
Waterloo Iron
John Crimps
Grenfell-street
Cooke
Post Office
General Post Office
Aim
Fort Adelaide
Gavwler
Koorings
Halindorf
Adbiante
Reedy Creek
the Meadowa
North Adelaide
Prospect Village
Walkerville
Paynsham
Macgill
Kensittin
Glen Osmond
Mitcham
Edward's Town
Thebarton
Gawler
Kapands
Weel Adelaide
Wallington
Mount Gambier
Hits
Tal Sop
Burra Barre
Willanga
Jonx Warn
Postamster
Leen
Andrew Brack
Toes Treventer
Oliver Smith Jenkins
Falkirk
Yourowar
Edinburgh
Howe
Chiego
Beatin Peices
Sear
Meddia OT
O. Iélte
Witm
Baltic
Fst
Manila
Siiratoreperk
Stockholm
Srrescrietios
Adelside i
Aveaua
Jan Jame Aiea
Ak i
Saterday
Wits
Guampeene
Cig Mtn
Ganporde
Srdner
Wales
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