Eating the Leek; or, "Henry V." As Lately Played in the Commons

Eating the Leek; or, "Henry V." As Lately Played in the Commons

Image: Caption: Fluellan.- Mr. Mackenzie. Pilstol.- Dr. Tupper.; Speech Bubble: What right have you to call ~~~ ~~~ lousy knave (.) That language is ~~~ sir.

Shakespeare play: Henry V

The caricature was first published in Bengough's magazine 'Grip'. He states in the publication, "A Caricature History of Canadian Politics: Events from the Union of 1841": Mr. Mackenzie had been charged with nepotism in connection with the purchase of steel rails for the C.P.R.- the contract for the purchase having been awarded to a firm in which it was alleged the Premier's brother had an interest. This charge had been repeated frequently upon the hustings, although Mr. Mackenzie had demonstrated that it was unfounded. His explanation upon the floor of Parliament at this time gave the final death blow to the slander.

Bengough, John Wilson (Canadian Political Cartoonist, active 1873-1923)

Taken from: A Caricature History of Canadian Politics: Events from the Union of 1841. Ed. John Bengough. Vol. 1. Toronto: Grip Printing, 1886. 295. Print.

Cataloguer: Jean-Sébastien Grenier

Grip

April 8, 1876 (first publication in Grip)

caricatures

English

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