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diff --git a/23888.txt b/23888.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..291e59d --- /dev/null +++ b/23888.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-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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