Punch,  59 (1870), 157.

Schooling for the City

Anon

Genre:

News-Commentary, Drollery

Subjects:

Education, Nutrition


    Notes that a deputation recently waited on the Lord Mayor of London, Robert Besley, to secure his help in promoting 'Technical Education'. Suggests that, given the City of London's penchant for sumptuous banquets, 'Technical Education' refers to 'instruction in practical Gastronomy'.



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