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The machine is pictured at the Vintage Motor Cycle Club's 5th TT Rally

The scene takes place in front of Jonathan's Coffee House

The figure wears a flowing robe and is kneeling on a tasselled cushion with one hand on a open book

'Billingsgate eloquence'

He has a moustache and is shown almost in profile

Our Vigilance Committee mb-width 2923 The machine is pictured at'Our Vigilance Committee', 1883. Mr Punch prods the Public Prosecutor, who snoozes the day away under his handkerchief. Behind Mr Punch are representatives of the church and the general public. Each of them holds a document showing some of the current offences of the time, offences which the courts were not dealing with quickly enough. From Punch, or the London Charivari, February 3, 1883.