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diff --git a/.gitattributes b/.gitattributes new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6833f05 --- /dev/null +++ b/.gitattributes @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +* text=auto +*.txt text +*.md text diff --git a/23888-8.txt b/23888-8.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dabdebe --- /dev/null +++ b/23888-8.txt @@ -0,0 +1,693 @@ +The Project Gutenberg eBook, The Elephant's Ball, and Grand Fete +Champetre, by W. B., Illustrated by William Mulready + + +This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with +almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or +re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included +with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org + + + + + +Title: The Elephant's Ball, and Grand Fete Champetre + Intended as a Companion to Those Much Admired Pieces, the Butterfly's Ball, and the Peacock "At Home." + + +Author: W. B. + + + +Release Date: December 18, 2007 [eBook #23888] + +Language: English + +Character set encoding: ISO-8859-1 + + +***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE ELEPHANT'S BALL, AND GRAND +FETE CHAMPETRE*** + + +E-text prepared by Julia Miller, David Wilson, and the Project Gutenberg +Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page +images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries +(http://www.archive.org/details/americana) + + + +Note: Project Gutenberg also has an HTML version of this + file which includes the original illustrations. + See 23888-h.htm or 23888-h.zip: + (https://www.gutenberg.org/dirs/2/3/8/8/23888/23888-h/23888-h.htm) + or + (https://www.gutenberg.org/dirs/2/3/8/8/23888/23888-h.zip) + + + Images of the original pages are available through + Internet Archive/American Libraries. See + http://www.archive.org/details/elephantsballgra00wbmuiala + + + + + +THE ELEPHANT's BALL, AND GRAND FETE CHAMPETRE + + +_Frontispiece._ + +[Illustration: _"Shall those impudent tribes of the air." p. 4._] + +_London: Pub. Dec. 5. 1807 by J. Harris corner St. Paul's Church Yd._ + + + + + THE + + ELEPHANT's BALL, + + AND + + _Grand Fete Champetre_. + + Intended as a Companion to those much admired Pieces, + + _The BUTTERFLY's BALL_, + + AND + + The PEACOCK "At HOME." + + ILLUSTRATED WITH ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS. + + By W. B. + + + + + + LONDON: + + PRINTED FOR J. HARRIS, SUCCESSOR TO E. NEWBERY, AT THE + ORIGINAL JUVENILE LIBRARY THE CORNER OF + ST. PAUL'S CHURCH-YARD. + + 1807. + + + + +_H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge Street, Blackfriars._ + + + + + THE [p 3] + ELEPHANT's BALL, + AND + _Grand Fete Champetre_. + _&c. &c._ + + + The insects and birds, with the balls and their feasts + Caus'd much conversation among all the beasts: + The Elephant, famous for sense as for size, + At such entertainments express'd much surprise; + Says he, "shall these impudent tribes of the air, [p 4] + To break our soft slumbers thus wantonly dare? + Shall these petty creatures, us beasts far below, + Exceed us in consequence, fashion, and show? + Forbid it, true dignity, honour and pride!-- + A grand rural fête I will shortly provide, + That for pomp, taste, and splendor, shall far leave behind, + All former attempts of a similar kind." + The Buffalo, Bison, Elk, Antelope, Pard, + All heard what he spoke, with due marks of regard. + +[Illustration: _"Here first came the Lion so gallant & strong." p. 5._] + + A number of messengers quickly he sent [p 5] + To the beasts, far and near, to make known his intent. + The place he design'd for the scene of his plan, + Was a valley remote from the dwellings of man: + Well guarded with mountains, embellished with trees, + And furnish'd with rivers, that flow'd to the seas. + Here first came the Lion so gallant and strong, + Well known by his main that is shaggy and long; + The Jackall, his slave, follow'd close in his rear, + Resolv'd the good things with his master to share. + The Leopard came next--a gay sight to the eye, [p 6] + --With his coat spotted over--like stars in the sky-- + The Tiger his system of slaughter declin'd, + At once, a good supper and pleasure to find. + The bulky Rhinoceros, came with his bride; + Well arm'd with his horn, and his coat of mail hide. + Then came the Hyena, whose cries authors say, } + Oft lead the fond traveller out of his way, } + Whom quickly he seizes and renders his prey. } + The Wolf hasten'd hither, that Ruffian so bold, + Who kills the poor sheep, when they stray from the fold. + +[Illustration: _"The Sloth when Invited got up with much pain." p. 7._] + + The Bear having slept the long winter away, [p 7] + Arriv'd, from the north, to be merry and gay. + The Panther ferocious--the Lynx of quick sight, + The Preacher[1] and Glutton[1] came hither that night. + The Camel, so often with burthens opprest, + Was glad for a while from his labour to rest. + The Sloth, when invited, got up with much pain, + Just groan'd out, "Ah, No!" and then laid down again. + The Fox, near the hen-roost, no longer kept watch, + But hied to the feast, better viands to catch. + The Monkey, so cunning, and full of his sport, [p 8] + To show _All his Talents_ came to this resort. + The Dog and Grimalkin[2] from service releas'd, + Expected good snacks, at the end of the feast: + The first at the gate, as a centinel stood; + The last kept the Rats and the Mice from the food. + The crowd of strange quadrupeds seen at the ball, + 'Twere tedious and needless to mention them all; + To shorten the story, suffice it to say + Some scores, nay some hundreds, attended that day.-- + +[Illustration: _"The Dog at the gate as a centinel stood." p. 8._] + + But most of the tame and domestical kind, [p 9] + For fear of some stratagem, tarried behind. + Due caution is prudent! but laws had been made-- + No Beast, on that night, should another invade. + Before we go farther, 'tis proper to state, + Each female was asked to attend with her mate: + Of these, many came to this fête of renown, + But some were prevented by causes well known. + Now Sol had retir'd to the ocean to sleep: + The Guests had arriv'd their gay vigils to keep-- + Their hall was a lawn, of sufficient extent. + Well skirted with trees, the rude winds to prevent: + The thick-woven branches deep curtains display'd; [p 10] + And heaven's high arch a grand canopy made. + Some thousands of lamps, fix'd to poplars were seen, + That shone most resplendent, red, yellow, and green. + When forms, introductions, and such were gone through, + 'Twas quickly resolv'd the gay dance to pursue; + The musical band, on a terrace appearing, + Perform'd many tunes that enchanted the hearing; + The Ape, on the haut-boy much science display'd-- + The Monkey the fiddle delightfully play'd-- + The Orang Outang touch'd the harp with great skill, } + The Ass beat the drum, with effect and good will, } + And the Squirrel kept ringing his merry bells still. } + +[Illustration: _"The Monkey the fiddle delightfully play'd." p. 10._] + +[Illustration: _"The Elephant stately majestic & tall." p. 11._] + + The Elephant, stately, majestic and tall, [p 11] + With Cousin Rhinoceros open'd the ball-- + With dignified mien the two partners advanc'd, + And the _De la Cour_ minuet gracefully danc'd. + The Lion and Unicorn, beasts of great fame, + With much admiration, accomplish'd the same. + The Tiger and Leopard, an active young pair, + Perform'd a brisk jig, with an excellent air. + Next Bruin[3] stood up with a good natur'd smile, } + And caper'd a horn-pipe, in singular style, } + With a staff in his paws, and erect all the while. } + The Fox, Wolf, and Panther, their humours to please, [p 12] + Danc'd three-handed reels with much spirit and ease. + A few tried cotillions, and such like French fancies, + But most of them join'd in John Bull's country dances. + Some beasts were not us'd to these violent motions, + And some were too old or too grave in their notions; + Of these a great many diverted their hours + With whist, lue, backgammon, quadrille or all-fours. + Much time being spent in these pleasing diversions, + A motion was made to remit their exertions: + For supper was waiting; which, on this occasion, + Was manag'd with skill, and exact regulation. + +[Illustration: _"Next Bruin stood up with a good natur'd smile." p. 11._] + + The bosom of earth a firm table supply'd-- [p 13] + The cloth was green grass, with gay flow'rets bedy'd; + The various utensils by nature were cast, + And suited completely this antique repast. + The generous host had provided great plenty, + To suit various palates, of every dainty. + Some scores of fat oxen were roasted entire, + For those whose keen stomachs plain beef might require. + Profusion of veal, nice lamb, and good mutton, + To tickle the taste of each more refin'd glutton-- + Abundance of fish, game and poultry, for those + Whose epicure palates such niceties chose. + Ripe fruits and rich sweet meats were serv'd, in great store, [p 14] + Of which much remain'd when the banquet was o'er; + For, as to mild foods of the vegetive kind, + Few guests at the table to these were inclin'd; + Rare hap for such persons as travell'd that way, + By chance or design, on the following day. + On wine and strong spirits few chose to regale, + As most were accustom'd to Adam's old ale. + When supper was ended, and each happy guest + Had freely partaken of what he lov'd best; + Of toasts and of sentiments various were giv'n; + As "Health to our Host, and the Land that we live in." + +[Illustration: _"Rule, Britannia, the Lion sung. &c." p. 15._] + + The former was drank with huzzas, three-times-three, [p 15] + Which echo repeated with rapturous glee. + Now mirth and good humour pervaded the throng, + And each was requested to furnish a song, + Which many comply'd with; but such as deny'd, + Some whimsical laughable story supply'd. + The Lion, "Britannia Rule," sung mighty well: + The Tiger, "in English Roast Beef," did excel. + While others made all the wide valley to ring, + With "Nile's Glorious Battle," and "God Save the King." + In such good amusements the evening they past, [p 16] + Till Aurora appear'd to the eastward at last: + When back to their homes, they return'd one and all, + Well pleas'd with the sports at the Elephant's Ball. + +W. B. + +[Illustration] + + + [1] Wild Beasts of that name. + [2] The Cat. + [3] The Bear. + + +_H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge Street, Blackfriars._ + + + + +------------------------------------------------------------------+ + | | + | OF | + | | + | J. HARRIS | + | | + | _May also be had_, | + | | + | THE PEACOCK "_AT HOME_:" | + | | + | a sequel to | + | THE BUTTERFLY'S BALL, | + | | + | Price One Shilling plain, and Eighteen-pence coloured; | + | | + | AND | + | | + | THE BUTTERFLY'S BALL, | + | AND THE | + | _GRASSHOPPER'S FEAST_, | + | | + | _Price One Shilling plain, and Eighteen-pence coloured._ | + | | + | | + | => _It is unnecessary for the Publisher to say any thing more of | + | the above little Productions, than that they have been purchased | + | with avidity, and read with satisfaction, by persons in all | + | ranks of life; he has only to hope that the present Production | + | will be equally acceptable._ | + | | + | | + | AT THE JUVENILE LIBRARY, | + | _Corner of St. Paul's_, | + | MANY SIMILAR PUBLICATIONS, | + | BOTH INNOCENT AND AMUSING, | + | ARE ALWAYS ON SALE. | + | | + +------------------------------------------------------------------+ + + + + +***END OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE ELEPHANT'S BALL, AND GRAND FETE +CHAMPETRE*** + + +******* This file should be named 23888-8.txt or 23888-8.zip ******* + + +This and all associated files of various formats will be found in: +https://www.gutenberg.org/dirs/2/3/8/8/23888 + + + +Updated editions will replace the previous one--the old editions +will be renamed. + +Creating the works from public domain print editions means that no +one owns a United States copyright in these works, so the Foundation +(and you!) can copy and distribute it in the United States without +permission and without paying copyright royalties. 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B., Illustrated by William Mulready</h1> +<pre> +This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with +almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or +re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included +with this eBook or online at <a href = "http://www.gutenberg.org">www.gutenberg.org</a></pre> +<p>Title: The Elephant's Ball, and Grand Fete Champetre</p> +<p> Intended as a Companion to Those Much Admired Pieces, the Butterfly's Ball, and the Peacock "At Home."</p> +<p>Author: W. B.</p> +<p>Release Date: December 18, 2007 [eBook #23888]</p> +<p>Language: English</p> +<p>Character set encoding: ISO-8859-1</p> +<p>***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE ELEPHANT'S BALL, AND GRAND FETE CHAMPETRE***</p> +<p> </p> +<h4 class="pg">E-text prepared by Julia Miller, David Wilson,<br /> + and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team<br /> + (<a href="http://www.pgdp.net/c/">http://www.pgdp.net</a>)<br /> + from page images generously made available by<br /> + Internet Archive/American Libraries<br /> + (<a href="http://www.archive.org/details/americana">http://www.archive.org/details/americana</a>)</h4> +<p> </p> +<table border="0" style="background-color: #ccccff;" cellpadding="10"> + <tr> + <td valign="top"> + Note: + </td> + <td> + Images of the original pages are available through + Internet Archive/American Libraries. See + <a href="http://www.archive.org/details/elephantsballgra00wbmuiala"> + http://www.archive.org/details/elephantsballgra00wbmuiala</a> + </td> + </tr> +</table> +<p> </p> +<hr class="pg" /> + +<div class="tp"> + +<div class="illus"><p><a name="png.036" id="png.036"></a><span class="ns">[p</span><span + class="pgmark">i</span><span class="ns">] + </span><img src="images/frontispiece.png" alt="Frontispiece." title="" + width="156" height="48" /><br /> +<img class="framed" src="images/illus-036.jpg" alt="" title="" + width="500" height="389" /></p> +<table class="caption" summary="illustration caption"> + <tr><td class="c"><img src="images/caption-036.png" width="331" height="42" + alt="“Shall these impudent tribes of the air.”" title="" /></td> + <td class="r"><a href="#png.007"><img src="images/p4.png" alt="p. 4." title="" + width="44" height="42" /></a></td></tr> +</table> +</div> + +<p class="pgbrk"><small><i>London Pub. Dec. 5. 1807 by J. Harris corner + S<sup>t.</sup> Paul’s Church Yd.</i></small> +</p> + +<h1><small><a name="png.004" id="png.004"></a><span class="ns">[p</span><span + class="pgmark">1</span><span class="ns">] + </span>THE</small><br /> + +<big>ELEPHANT’s BALL,</big><br /> + +<small>AND</small><br /> + +<big><i>Grand Fete Champetre</i>.</big></h1> + +<p class="h3">Intended as a <span class="smcap">Companion</span> to those much admired <span class="smcap">Pieces</span>,<br /> + +<big><span class="smcap"><cite>The BUTTERFLY’s BALL</cite></span>,</big><br /> + +<small>AND</small><br /> + +<big><span class="smcap">The PEACOCK “At HOME.”</span></big></p> + +<hr class="auth" /> + +<p class="h4">ILLUSTRATED WITH ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS.</p> + +<hr class="auth" /> + +<p class="h3"><span class="smcap">By</span> W. B.</p> + +<div class="hr"><hr /></div> +<p class="h4">LONDON:</p> + +<p class="h4"><small>PRINTED FOR J. HARRIS, SUCCESSOR TO E. <ins class="TNsilent" + title="Transcriber's note: original reads 'NEWBERRY'">NEWBERY</ins>, AT THE<br /> +ORIGINAL JUVENILE LIBRARY THE CORNER OF<br /> +ST. PAUL’S CHURCH-YARD.</small></p> +<hr class="tp" /> +<p class="h3">1807.</p> +</div> + +<div class="main"> +<p class="printer pgbrk"><a name="png.005" id="png.005"></a><span class="ns">[p</span><span + class="pgmark">2</span><span class="ns">] + </span><small><i>H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge Street, Blackfriars.</i></small></p> + +<h2><small><a name="png.006" id="png.006"></a><span class="ns">[p</span><span + class="pgmark">3</span><span class="ns">] + </span>THE</small><br /> +<big>ELEPHANT’s BALL,</big><br /> +<small>AND</small><br /> +<i>Grand Fete Champetre</i>.<br /> +<i>&c. &c.</i></h2> + +<div class="poem pgbrk"> +<div>The insects and birds, with the balls and their feasts</div> +<div>Caus’d much conversation among all the beasts:</div> +<div>The Elephant, famous for sense as for size,</div> +<div>At such entertainments express’d much surprise;</div> + +<div><a name="png.007" id="png.007"></a><span class="ns">[p</span><span + class="pgmark">4</span><span class="ns">] + </span>Says he, “shall these impudent tribes of the air,</div> +<div>To break our soft slumbers thus wantonly dare?</div> +<div>Shall these petty creatures, us beasts far below,</div> +<div>Exceed us in consequence, fashion, and show?</div> +<div>Forbid it, true dignity, honour and pride!—</div> +<div>A grand rural fête I will shortly provide,</div> +<div>That for pomp, taste, and splendor, shall far leave behind,</div> +<div>All former attempts of a similar kind.”</div> +<div>The Buffalo, Bison, Elk, Antelope, Pard,</div> +<div>All heard what he spoke, with due marks of regard.</div> +</div> + +<div class="illus pgbrk"><p> +<img class="framed" src="images/illus-009.jpg" alt="" title="" + width="500" height="389" /></p> +<table class="caption" summary="illustration caption"> + <tr><td class="c"><img src="images/caption-009.png" width="391" height="42" + alt="“Here first came the Lion so gallant & strong.”" title="" /></td> + <td class="r"><a href="#png.010"><img src="images/p5.png" alt="p. 5." title="" + width="43" height="42" /></a></td></tr> +</table> +</div> + +<div class="poem pgbrk"> +<div><a name="png.010" id="png.010"></a><span class="ns">[p</span><span + class="pgmark">5</span><span class="ns">] + </span>A number of messengers quickly he sent</div> +<div>To the beasts, far and near, to make known his intent.</div> +<div>The place he design’d for the scene of his plan,</div> +<div>Was a valley remote from the dwellings of man:</div> +<div>Well guarded with mountains, embellished with trees,</div> +<div>And furnish’d with rivers, that flow’d to the seas.</div> +<div>Here first came the Lion so gallant and strong,</div> +<div>Well known by his main that is shaggy and long;</div> +<div>The Jackall, his slave, follow’d close in his rear,</div> +<div>Resolv’d the good things with his master to share.</div> + +<div><a name="png.011" id="png.011"></a><span class="ns">[p</span><span + class="pgmark">6</span><span class="ns">] + </span>The Leopard came next—a gay sight to the eye,</div> +<div>—With his coat spotted over—like stars in the sky—</div> +<div>The Tiger his system of slaughter declin’d,</div> +<div>At once, a good supper and pleasure to find.</div> +<div>The bulky Rhinoceros, came with his bride;</div> +<div>Well arm’d with his horn, and his coat of mail hide.</div> +<div class="triple">Then came the Hyena, whose cries authors say,<span + class="ns"> }</span></div> +<div class="triple">Oft lead the fond traveller out of his way,<span + class="ns"> </span><span + class="bigmo"> <big>}</big></span></div> +<div class="triple">Whom quickly he seizes and renders his prey.<span + class="ns"> }</span></div> +<div>The Wolf hasten’d hither, that Ruffian so bold,</div> +<div>Who kills the poor sheep, when they stray from the fold.</div> +</div> + +<div class="illus pgbrk"><p> +<img class="framed" src="images/illus-013.jpg" alt="" title="" + width="500" height="390" /></p> +<table class="caption" summary="illustration caption"> + <tr><td class="c"> <img src="images/caption-013.png" width="430" height="42" + alt="“The Sloth when Invited got up with much pain.”" title="" /></td> + <td class="r"><a href="#png.014"><img src="images/p7.png" alt="p. 7." title="" + width="42" height="42" /></a></td></tr> +</table> +</div> + +<div class="poem pgbrk"> +<div><a name="png.014" id="png.014"></a><span class="ns">[p</span><span + class="pgmark">7</span><span class="ns">] + </span>The Bear having slept the long winter away,</div> +<div>Arriv’d, from the north, to be merry and gay.</div> +<div>The Panther ferocious—the Lynx of quick sight,</div> +<div>The Preacher<sup><a href="#fn.1" name="fna.1" id="fna.1">1</a></sup> + and Glutton<sup><a href="#fn.1">1</a></sup> came hither that night.</div> +<div>The Camel, so often with burthens opprest,</div> +<div>Was glad for a while from his labour to rest.</div> +<div>The Sloth, when invited, got up with much pain,</div> +<div>Just groan’d out, “Ah, No!” and then laid down again.</div> +<div>The Fox, near the hen-roost, no longer kept watch,</div> +<div>But hied to the feast, better viands to catch.</div> + +<div><a name="png.015" id="png.015"></a><span class="ns">[p</span><span + class="pgmark">8</span><span class="ns">] + </span>The Monkey, so cunning, and full of his sport,</div> +<div>To show <i>All his Talents</i> came to this resort.</div> +<div>The Dog and Grimalkin<sup><a href="#fn.2" name="fna.2" id="fna.2">2</a></sup> + from service releas’d,</div> +<div>Expected good snacks, at the end of the feast:</div> +<div>The first at the gate, as a centinel stood;</div> +<div>The last kept the Rats and the Mice from the food.</div> +<div>The crowd of strange quadrupeds seen at the ball,</div> +<div>’Twere tedious and needless to mention them all;</div> +<div>To shorten the story, suffice it to say</div> +<div>Some scores, nay some hundreds, attended that day.—</div> +</div> + +<div class="illus pgbrk"><p> +<img class="framed" src="images/illus-016.jpg" alt="" title="" + width="500" height="395" /></p> +<table class="caption" summary="illustration caption"> + <tr><td class="c"><img src="images/caption-016.png" width="347" height="42" + alt="“The Dog at the gate as a centinel stood.”" title="" /></td> + <td class="r"><a href="#png.015"><img src="images/p8.png" alt="p. 8." title="" + width="43" height="42" /></a></td></tr> +</table> +</div> + +<div class="poem pgbrk"> +<div><a name="png.018" id="png.018"></a><span class="ns">[p</span><span + class="pgmark">9</span><span class="ns">] + </span>But most of the tame and domestical kind,</div> +<div>For fear of some stratagem, tarried behind.</div> +<div>Due caution is prudent! but laws had been made—</div> +<div>No Beast, on that night, should another invade.</div> +<div>Before we go farther, ’tis proper to state,</div> +<div>Each female was asked to attend with her mate:</div> +<div>Of these, many came to this fête of renown,</div> +<div>But some were prevented by causes well known.</div> +<div>Now Sol had retir’d to the ocean to sleep:</div> +<div>The Guests had arriv’d their gay vigils to keep—</div> +<div>Their hall was a lawn, of sufficient extent.</div> +<div>Well skirted with trees, the rude winds to prevent:</div> + +<div><a name="png.019" id="png.019"></a><span class="ns">[p</span><span + class="pgmark">10</span><span class="ns">] + </span>The thick-woven branches deep curtains display’d;</div> +<div>And heaven’s high arch a grand canopy made.</div> +<div>Some thousands of lamps, fix’d to poplars were seen,</div> +<div>That shone most resplendent, red, yellow, and green.</div> +<div>When forms, introductions, and such were gone through,</div> +<div>’Twas quickly resolv’d the gay dance to pursue;</div> +<div>The musical band, on a terrace appearing,</div> +<div>Perform’d many tunes that enchanted the hearing;</div> +<div>The Ape, on the haut-boy much science display’d—</div> +<div>The Monkey the fiddle delightfully play’d—</div> +<div class="triple">The Orang Outang touch’d the harp with great skill,<span + class="ns"> }</span></div> +<div class="triple">The Ass beat the drum, with effect and good will,<span + class="ns"> </span><span + class="bigmo"> <big>}</big></span></div> +<div class="triple">And the Squirrel kept ringing his merry bells still.<span + class="ns"> }</span></div> +</div> + +<div class="illus"><p> +<img class="framed" src="images/illus-020.jpg" alt="" title="" + width="500" height="386" /></p> +<table class="caption" summary="illustration caption"> + <tr><td class="c"><img src="images/caption-020.png" width="376" height="42" + alt="“The Monkey the fiddle delightfully play’d.”" title="" /></td> + <td class="r"><a href="#png.019"><img src="images/p10.png" alt="p. 10." title="" + width="48" height="42" /></a></td></tr> +</table> +</div> + +<div class="illus pgbrk"><p> +<img class="framed" src="images/illus-025.jpg" alt="" title="" + width="500" height="390" /></p> +<table class="caption" summary="illustration caption"> + <tr><td class="c"><img src="images/caption-025.png" width="333" height="42" + alt="“The Elephant stately majestic & tall.”" title="" /></td> + <td class="r"><a href="#png.026"><img src="images/p11.png" alt="p. 11." title="" + width="47" height="42" /></a></td></tr> +</table> +</div> + +<div class="poem pgbrk"> +<div><a name="png.026" id="png.026"></a><span class="ns">[p</span><span + class="pgmark">11</span><span class="ns">] + </span>The Elephant, stately, majestic and tall,</div> +<div>With Cousin Rhinoceros open’d the ball—</div> +<div>With dignified mien the two partners advanc’d,</div> +<div>And the <i>De la Cour</i> minuet gracefully danc’d.</div> +<div>The Lion and Unicorn, beasts of great fame,</div> +<div>With much admiration, accomplish’d the same.</div> +<div>The Tiger and Leopard, an active young pair,</div> +<div>Perform’d a brisk jig, with an excellent air.</div> +<div class="triple">Next Bruin<sup><a href="#fn.3" name="fna.3" id="fna.3">3</a></sup> + stood up with a good natur’d smile,<span + class="ns"> }</span></div> +<div class="triple">And caper’d a horn-pipe, in singular style,<span + class="ns"> </span> <span + class="bigmo"> <big>}</big></span></div> +<div class="triple">With a staff in his paws, and erect all the while.<span + class="ns"> }</span></div> + +<div><a name="png.027" id="png.027"></a><span class="ns">[p</span><span + class="pgmark">12</span><span class="ns">] + </span>The Fox, Wolf, and Panther, their humours to please,</div> +<div>Danc’d three-handed reels with much spirit and ease.</div> +<div>A few tried cotillions, and such like French fancies,</div> +<div>But most of them join’d in John Bull’s country dances.</div> +<div>Some beasts were not us’d to these violent motions,</div> +<div>And some were too old or too grave in their notions;</div> +<div>Of these a great many diverted their hours</div> +<div>With whist, lue, backgammon, quadrille or all-fours.</div> +<div>Much time being spent in these pleasing diversions,</div> +<div>A motion was made to remit their exertions:</div> +<div>For supper was waiting; which, on this occasion,</div> +<div>Was manag’d with skill, and exact regulation.</div> +</div> + +<div class="illus pgbrk"><p> +<img class="framed" src="images/illus-023.jpg" alt="" title="" + width="500" height="391" /></p> +<table class="caption" summary="illustration caption"> + <tr><td class="c"><img src="images/caption-023.png" width="417" height="42" + alt="“Next Bruin stood up with a good natur’d smile.”" title="" /></td> + <td class="r"><a href="#png.026"><img src="images/p11.png" alt="p. 11." title="" + width="47" height="42" /></a></td></tr> +</table> +</div> + +<div class="poem pgbrk"> +<div><a name="png.028" id="png.028"></a><span class="ns">[p</span><span + class="pgmark">13</span><span class="ns">] + </span>The bosom of earth a firm table supply’d—</div> +<div>The cloth was green grass, with gay flow’rets bedy’d;</div> +<div>The various utensils by nature were cast,</div> +<div>And suited completely this antique repast.</div> +<div>The generous host had provided great plenty,</div> +<div>To suit various palates, of every dainty.</div> +<div>Some scores of fat oxen were roasted entire,</div> +<div>For those whose keen stomachs plain beef might require.</div> +<div>Profusion of veal, nice lamb, and good mutton,</div> +<div>To tickle the taste of each more refin’d glutton—</div> +<div>Abundance of fish, game and poultry, for those</div> +<div>Whose epicure palates such niceties chose.</div> + +<div><a name="png.029" id="png.029"></a><span class="ns">[p</span><span + class="pgmark">14</span><span class="ns">] + </span>Ripe fruits and rich sweet meats were serv’d, in great store,</div> +<div>Of which much remain’d when the banquet was o’er;</div> +<div>For, as to mild foods of the vegetive kind,</div> +<div>Few guests at the table to these were inclin’d;</div> +<div>Rare hap for such persons as travell’d that way,</div> +<div>By chance or design, on the following day.</div> +<div>On wine and strong spirits few chose to regale,</div> +<div>As most were accustom’d to Adam’s old ale.</div> +<div>When supper was ended, and each happy guest</div> +<div>Had freely partaken of what he lov’d best;</div> +<div>Of toasts and of sentiments various were giv’n;</div> +<div>As “Health to our Host, and the Land that we live in.”</div> +</div> + +<div class="illus pgbrk"><p> +<img class="framed" src="images/illus-031.jpg" alt="" title="" + width="500" height="389" /></p> +<table class="caption" summary="illustration caption"> + <tr><td class="c"><img src="images/caption-031.png" width="332" height="42" + alt="“Rule, Britannia, the Lion sung. &c.”" title="" /></td> + <td class="r"><a href="#png.032"><img src="images/p15.png" alt="p. 15." title="" + width="48" height="42" /></a></td></tr> +</table> +</div> + +<div class="poem"> +<div><a name="png.032" id="png.032"></a><span class="ns">[p</span><span + class="pgmark">15</span><span class="ns">] + </span>The former was drank with huzzas, three-times-three,</div> +<div>Which echo repeated with rapturous glee.</div> +<div>Now mirth and good humour pervaded the throng,</div> +<div>And each was requested to furnish a song,</div> +<div>Which many comply’d with; but such as deny’d,</div> +<div>Some 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B., Illustrated by William Mulready + + +This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with +almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or +re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included +with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org + + + + + +Title: The Elephant's Ball, and Grand Fete Champetre + Intended as a Companion to Those Much Admired Pieces, the Butterfly's Ball, and the Peacock "At Home." + + +Author: W. B. + + + +Release Date: December 18, 2007 [eBook #23888] + +Language: English + +Character set encoding: ISO-646-US (US-ASCII) + + +***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE ELEPHANT'S BALL, AND GRAND +FETE CHAMPETRE*** + + +E-text prepared by Julia Miller, David Wilson, and the Project Gutenberg +Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page +images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries +(http://www.archive.org/details/americana) + + + +Note: Project Gutenberg also has an HTML version of this + file which includes the original illustrations. + See 23888-h.htm or 23888-h.zip: + (https://www.gutenberg.org/dirs/2/3/8/8/23888/23888-h/23888-h.htm) + or + (https://www.gutenberg.org/dirs/2/3/8/8/23888/23888-h.zip) + + + Images of the original pages are available through + Internet Archive/American Libraries. See + http://www.archive.org/details/elephantsballgra00wbmuiala + + + + + +THE ELEPHANT's BALL, AND GRAND FETE CHAMPETRE + + +_Frontispiece._ + +[Illustration: _"Shall those impudent tribes of the air." p. 4._] + +_London: Pub. Dec. 5. 1807 by J. Harris corner St. Paul's Church Yd._ + + + + + THE + + ELEPHANT's BALL, + + AND + + _Grand Fete Champetre_. + + Intended as a Companion to those much admired Pieces, + + _The BUTTERFLY's BALL_, + + AND + + The PEACOCK "At HOME." + + ILLUSTRATED WITH ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS. + + By W. B. + + + + + + LONDON: + + PRINTED FOR J. HARRIS, SUCCESSOR TO E. NEWBERY, AT THE + ORIGINAL JUVENILE LIBRARY THE CORNER OF + ST. PAUL'S CHURCH-YARD. + + 1807. + + + + +_H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge Street, Blackfriars._ + + + + + THE [p 3] + ELEPHANT's BALL, + AND + _Grand Fete Champetre_. + _&c. &c._ + + + The insects and birds, with the balls and their feasts + Caus'd much conversation among all the beasts: + The Elephant, famous for sense as for size, + At such entertainments express'd much surprise; + Says he, "shall these impudent tribes of the air, [p 4] + To break our soft slumbers thus wantonly dare? + Shall these petty creatures, us beasts far below, + Exceed us in consequence, fashion, and show? + Forbid it, true dignity, honour and pride!-- + A grand rural fete I will shortly provide, + That for pomp, taste, and splendor, shall far leave behind, + All former attempts of a similar kind." + The Buffalo, Bison, Elk, Antelope, Pard, + All heard what he spoke, with due marks of regard. + +[Illustration: _"Here first came the Lion so gallant & strong." p. 5._] + + A number of messengers quickly he sent [p 5] + To the beasts, far and near, to make known his intent. + The place he design'd for the scene of his plan, + Was a valley remote from the dwellings of man: + Well guarded with mountains, embellished with trees, + And furnish'd with rivers, that flow'd to the seas. + Here first came the Lion so gallant and strong, + Well known by his main that is shaggy and long; + The Jackall, his slave, follow'd close in his rear, + Resolv'd the good things with his master to share. + The Leopard came next--a gay sight to the eye, [p 6] + --With his coat spotted over--like stars in the sky-- + The Tiger his system of slaughter declin'd, + At once, a good supper and pleasure to find. + The bulky Rhinoceros, came with his bride; + Well arm'd with his horn, and his coat of mail hide. + Then came the Hyena, whose cries authors say, } + Oft lead the fond traveller out of his way, } + Whom quickly he seizes and renders his prey. } + The Wolf hasten'd hither, that Ruffian so bold, + Who kills the poor sheep, when they stray from the fold. + +[Illustration: _"The Sloth when Invited got up with much pain." p. 7._] + + The Bear having slept the long winter away, [p 7] + Arriv'd, from the north, to be merry and gay. + The Panther ferocious--the Lynx of quick sight, + The Preacher[1] and Glutton[1] came hither that night. + The Camel, so often with burthens opprest, + Was glad for a while from his labour to rest. + The Sloth, when invited, got up with much pain, + Just groan'd out, "Ah, No!" and then laid down again. + The Fox, near the hen-roost, no longer kept watch, + But hied to the feast, better viands to catch. + The Monkey, so cunning, and full of his sport, [p 8] + To show _All his Talents_ came to this resort. + The Dog and Grimalkin[2] from service releas'd, + Expected good snacks, at the end of the feast: + The first at the gate, as a centinel stood; + The last kept the Rats and the Mice from the food. + The crowd of strange quadrupeds seen at the ball, + 'Twere tedious and needless to mention them all; + To shorten the story, suffice it to say + Some scores, nay some hundreds, attended that day.-- + +[Illustration: _"The Dog at the gate as a centinel stood." p. 8._] + + But most of the tame and domestical kind, [p 9] + For fear of some stratagem, tarried behind. + Due caution is prudent! but laws had been made-- + No Beast, on that night, should another invade. + Before we go farther, 'tis proper to state, + Each female was asked to attend with her mate: + Of these, many came to this fete of renown, + But some were prevented by causes well known. + Now Sol had retir'd to the ocean to sleep: + The Guests had arriv'd their gay vigils to keep-- + Their hall was a lawn, of sufficient extent. + Well skirted with trees, the rude winds to prevent: + The thick-woven branches deep curtains display'd; [p 10] + And heaven's high arch a grand canopy made. + Some thousands of lamps, fix'd to poplars were seen, + That shone most resplendent, red, yellow, and green. + When forms, introductions, and such were gone through, + 'Twas quickly resolv'd the gay dance to pursue; + The musical band, on a terrace appearing, + Perform'd many tunes that enchanted the hearing; + The Ape, on the haut-boy much science display'd-- + The Monkey the fiddle delightfully play'd-- + The Orang Outang touch'd the harp with great skill, } + The Ass beat the drum, with effect and good will, } + And the Squirrel kept ringing his merry bells still. } + +[Illustration: _"The Monkey the fiddle delightfully play'd." p. 10._] + +[Illustration: _"The Elephant stately majestic & tall." p. 11._] + + The Elephant, stately, majestic and tall, [p 11] + With Cousin Rhinoceros open'd the ball-- + With dignified mien the two partners advanc'd, + And the _De la Cour_ minuet gracefully danc'd. + The Lion and Unicorn, beasts of great fame, + With much admiration, accomplish'd the same. + The Tiger and Leopard, an active young pair, + Perform'd a brisk jig, with an excellent air. + Next Bruin[3] stood up with a good natur'd smile, } + And caper'd a horn-pipe, in singular style, } + With a staff in his paws, and erect all the while. } + The Fox, Wolf, and Panther, their humours to please, [p 12] + Danc'd three-handed reels with much spirit and ease. + A few tried cotillions, and such like French fancies, + But most of them join'd in John Bull's country dances. + Some beasts were not us'd to these violent motions, + And some were too old or too grave in their notions; + Of these a great many diverted their hours + With whist, lue, backgammon, quadrille or all-fours. + Much time being spent in these pleasing diversions, + A motion was made to remit their exertions: + For supper was waiting; which, on this occasion, + Was manag'd with skill, and exact regulation. + +[Illustration: _"Next Bruin stood up with a good natur'd smile." p. 11._] + + The bosom of earth a firm table supply'd-- [p 13] + The cloth was green grass, with gay flow'rets bedy'd; + The various utensils by nature were cast, + And suited completely this antique repast. + The generous host had provided great plenty, + To suit various palates, of every dainty. + Some scores of fat oxen were roasted entire, + For those whose keen stomachs plain beef might require. + Profusion of veal, nice lamb, and good mutton, + To tickle the taste of each more refin'd glutton-- + Abundance of fish, game and poultry, for those + Whose epicure palates such niceties chose. + Ripe fruits and rich sweet meats were serv'd, in great store, [p 14] + Of which much remain'd when the banquet was o'er; + For, as to mild foods of the vegetive kind, + Few guests at the table to these were inclin'd; + Rare hap for such persons as travell'd that way, + By chance or design, on the following day. + On wine and strong spirits few chose to regale, + As most were accustom'd to Adam's old ale. + When supper was ended, and each happy guest + Had freely partaken of what he lov'd best; + Of toasts and of sentiments various were giv'n; + As "Health to our Host, and the Land that we live in." + +[Illustration: _"Rule, Britannia, the Lion sung. &c." p. 15._] + + The former was drank with huzzas, three-times-three, [p 15] + Which echo repeated with rapturous glee. + Now mirth and good humour pervaded the throng, + And each was requested to furnish a song, + Which many comply'd with; but such as deny'd, + Some whimsical laughable story supply'd. + The Lion, "Britannia Rule," sung mighty well: + The Tiger, "in English Roast Beef," did excel. + While others made all the wide valley to ring, + With "Nile's Glorious Battle," and "God Save the King." + In such good amusements the evening they past, [p 16] + Till Aurora appear'd to the eastward at last: + When back to their homes, they return'd one and all, + Well pleas'd with the sports at the Elephant's Ball. + +W. B. + +[Illustration] + + + [1] Wild Beasts of that name. + [2] The Cat. + [3] The Bear. + + +_H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge Street, Blackfriars._ + + + + +------------------------------------------------------------------+ + | | + | OF | + | | + | J. HARRIS | + | | + | _May also be had_, | + | | + | THE PEACOCK "_AT HOME_:" | + | | + | a sequel to | + | THE BUTTERFLY'S BALL, | + | | + | Price One Shilling plain, and Eighteen-pence coloured; | + | | + | AND | + | | + | THE BUTTERFLY'S BALL, | + | AND THE | + | _GRASSHOPPER'S FEAST_, | + | | + | _Price One Shilling plain, and Eighteen-pence coloured._ | + | | + | | + | => _It is unnecessary for the Publisher to say any thing more of | + | the above little Productions, than that they have been purchased | + | with avidity, and read with satisfaction, by persons in all | + | ranks of life; he has only to hope that the present Production | + | will be equally acceptable._ | + | | + | | + | AT THE JUVENILE LIBRARY, | + | _Corner of St. Paul's_, | + | MANY SIMILAR PUBLICATIONS, | + | BOTH INNOCENT AND AMUSING, | + | ARE ALWAYS ON SALE. | + | | + +------------------------------------------------------------------+ + + + + +***END OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE ELEPHANT'S BALL, AND GRAND FETE +CHAMPETRE*** + + +******* This file should be named 23888.txt or 23888.zip ******* + + +This and all associated files of various formats will be found in: +https://www.gutenberg.org/dirs/2/3/8/8/23888 + + + +Updated editions will replace the previous one--the old editions +will be renamed. + +Creating the works from public domain print editions means that no +one owns a United States copyright in these works, so the Foundation +(and you!) can copy and distribute it in the United States without +permission and without paying copyright royalties. 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