Astronomical Notice
Anon
Genre: | Announcement, Spoof |
Subjects: | Astronomy, Politics |
Notes that the moon will be eclipsed at the 'inauguration of the sheriff's dinner next year' and that 'Moon in perigee, going home therefrom'. The allusion is to the Sheriff of London and Middlesex, Francis G Moon. |
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