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+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."
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+Author: W. B.
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+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.                        |
+  |                                                                  |
+  +------------------------------------------------------------------+
+
+
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