"Something must be done to bring about the return of the old
healthy conditions in the Irish Party."
It sees it at last! No doubt the Party was strong and vigorous
"_sub consule_ PARNELL"; but was it the strength of health, or of
inflammation, as Dr. GERALD BALFOUR and the Unionist doctors would
say? The leading Irish physicians, of course, hold that the patient
is now in a relapse, and must be roused at all costs, and to rouse him
they all quarrel at his bedside. _Not_ a "good bedside manner," this!
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Congratulations.
To whom? To Mr. STANHOPE FORBES, A.R.A., on his receiving a
first-class medal at the Munich Arts Exhibition. They should also have
bestowed on him the freedom of the city and made him a member of the
Munich-ipality. Likewise to HUBERT HERKOMER, R.A., decorated by the
Emperor of AUSTRIA. So far is good, very excellent good; but there may
be yet something in store for him, and _Mr. Punch_ says--
"HUBERT, I love thee.
Well, I'll not say what I intend for thee."
But all will come in good time, to our artistic Brother Brush and
Worshipful Worker in metals.
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"PLEASE TO REMEMBER THE NINTH OF NOVEMBER."
An esteemed and learned contributor, who wishes, for the moment, to
preserve his _incognito_, has sent to 85, Fleet Street, a suggestion
for the procession of the ninth inst., which may yet recommend itself
to the Lord Mayor Elect:--"As Sir WALTER is a barrister-at-law,"
writes our correspondent, "would it not be a graceful act if his
connection with the forensic profession were brought in prominence
by suitable accessories?" As the idea is worthy of consideration, the
proposed programme is herewith set forth:--
Constable clearing his throat.
Inns of Court Volunteers, with their bands.
Private Practice (alone).
Deputation of the Junior Bar, a thousand strong,
shirking their military responsibilities.
Master of the Revels of Gray's Inn, in wig and
Maske of Flowers, on horseback.
Deputation of the Junior Bar, with Bar-maids,
dancing.
Treasurer of the Middle Temple seated in a car representing
a Smoking Concert in Hall.
A Solicitor with briefs.
Deputation of the Junior Bar, two thousand strong,
in close attendance.
Hungry Members of the L. C. Sessions who have _not_
received "soup."
The Recorder of London seated in his chariot.
Banner with Recorder's motto, "Come one, come HALL!"
Full Members of the L. C. Sessions who _have_ received "soup,"
preceded by officer, in uniform of "Marshal TUREEN."
Sir GEORGE LEWIS in a big case, drawn by Irritating Magistrates.
Deputation of the Junior Bar, three thousand strong, prepared
for actions.
A car containing all the Judges, drawn by Mr. Ex-Solicitor-General
on a single sheet.
Sheriffs' officers dancing.
Trophy representing the Glories of the Past, including
Effigies of JOHN DOE and RICHARD ROE, and
other celebrities.
One-horse Fly of Mr. A. BRIEFLESS, Junior,
occupied by his Clerk.
The City Marshal alone, without SNELGROVE.
The Right Hon. the LORD MAYOR in full forensic
costume, consulting his Fee-book.
Deputations from various Bars--Potters Bar, Criterion
Bar, Old Turnpike Bars, and
Sir ARTHUR SULLIVAN representing Bar of Music.
[Illustration]
It is suggested by the proposer of the programme that it would be
useless to arrange for any large number of solicitors to be present.
The members of that branch of the profession are invariable well
employed during term time. But this consideration does not apply to
the younger members of the Bar. It is understood that gentlemen duly
qualified to take part in the procession can obtain full particulars
by applying to Pump-handle Court, and asking (in the first instance)
for Mr. PORTINGTON.
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