1869 Drinking Cups and their Customs (Mixellany)

PRBIACE,

without the least jealous feeling being aroused

at the employment of a Muse whose labours

ought to be secured solely for humanity; but a

cup-drink, little and good, will, for its social and

moral qualities, ever hold the chief place in our

likings.

Lastly, although we know many of our friends

to be first-rate judges of pleasant beverages^ yet

we believe that but few of them are acquainted

with their composition or history in times past.

Should, therefore, any hints we may have thrown

out assist in adding to the conviviality of the

festive board, we feel we shall not have scribbled

in vain; and we beg especially to dedicate this

bagatelle to all those good souls who have been

taught by experience that a firm, adhesion to the

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pigskin," and a rattling galopade to the music

of the twanging horn and the melody of the

merry Pack, is the best incentive to the enjoy-

ment of all good things, especially good appetite,

good fellowship, and

GOOD HEALTH.

• . , . . . And, although, alone,

E drain one draught in

Memory* of many a joyous

Banquet

past.