Now, is it that the men, as men-folk ought, do fail to say.
or is it that the women shrink from uttring I Obey2
The latter, one inclines to think, must really needs be so,
And that instead of saying yes, the ladies will say No!
Example is than precept better, it is said,
And thus our Royal Family doth think it right to wer.
For man's enjoyment in this world the fair creation came:
If failing then to act their part, they only are to blame.
our ancient sire in Edens bower, we read did lonely walk,
With goods and chattels for his use, but none wherewith to talk.
Though Lord of all that he surveyed - magnificent his lot-
contentinent did not fall to him till he an eve had got.
To double our joy and diminish our sorrow
is good for today, and as good for tomorrow;
And this, be it known is a true woman's part
Twards him unto whom she has plighted her heart.
The seeing of sights and partaking of treats,
suminations and boufires, and dances and feats,
and music and marcng, saluting and ringing
And coastgwards and firemen, and torches and singiig,
Are all very well in their joyous array
against which I surely have nothing to say,;
But still, I maintain that the most loyal plan
Is for each single lady to marry her man.
Hastings, March 4th.
The Royal Marriage General Notice
Regulations, &c for the 10th of March, drawn up under the command of General Notice. The whole public on the above mentioned day will enlist under geveral Enthusiasm, and General Plenty will select the pass-word General Business will be superseded by General Holiday, and the nation will march under the banner of General Harmony. Pretty girls must not be too timid if General Salute makes himself heard in thundering tones, but of course under the guide of General Decoram. General Care, whose namesake killed the cat, will be driven away from all ranks by General Gollity; and General Illumination, aided by Generals Bonfire and Fireworks, and also by General Dance, Gaiety and Good-humour will command all ranks on the evening of the 1oth of March.
Proclamation signed by General Notice
Countersigned by General Agreement.
Vivant Cupido Psyche et Hymen!
St. Leonards Gazette, March 7
