Genre:

Regular Feature, Proceedings, Drollery

Subjects:

Industry, Astronomy, Language, Charlatanry, Nutrition, Vaccination, Medical Treatment, Government, Politics

Institutions mentioned:

Houses of Parliament

    Describes the 'Gas Bill debate', during which John A Roebuck declared that all London gas companies are cheats. In relating the oyster debate wonders whether George B Airy would call 'little oysters oysteroids'. Later, describes a 'Vaccination Debate', and states the government's intention to carry a 'complete system of compulsory vaccination'. (164)