Title

The Excursionist'

Description

Belfast Telegraph 1914 - Sketch entitled 'The Excursionist', reproduced by special permission of Punch magazine. The image shows Tripper Wilhelm at a railway ticket office, attempting to make passage to Paris. The caption reads: 'Tripper Wilhelm - "First class to Paris". Clerk - " Line blocked". Wilhelm - "Then make it Warsaw". Clerk - "Line blocked". Wilhelm - "Well, what about Calais?". Clerk - "Line blocked". Wilhelm - "Hang it! I must go somewhere. I promised my people I would."'

Theme

War Art and Poetry