Punch,  62 (1872), 260.

Programmes of Royal Societies. (Special of Course)

Anon

Genre:

Announcement, Spoof

Subjects:

Societies, Narcotics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Mathematics, Amusement


    Announces the presentation of several academic papers including Dr Tippler on the 'Use and Effect of Alchol', Dr Smuggins on the 'employment of the Star in (a) billiards, (b) in theatrical entertainments', Dr Terfytte on 'a mathematical enquiry into the state of the odds in connection with individual happiness', and Dr Squib on 'Two Ugly Persons waltzing illustrative of Two Revolving Planes''.



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