[Mr. SANTLEY, who has been long absent in Australia,
reappeared at St. James's Hall on Jan. 19, and was received
with great enthusiasm.]
Back from your Australian trip!
_Punch_, my CHARLES, your fist must grip.
You have lighted on a time
When we're all chill, choke, and grime.
'Twere no marvel, O great baritone,
Did you find your voice had nary tone.
But there's none like you can sing
"_To Anthea_," "_The Erl-King_."
SCHUBERT, GOUNOD, English HATTON,
Equally your Fine Art's pat on.
_Punch_ can never praise _you_ scantly.
_À votre santé_, good CHARLES SANTLEY!
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[Illustration: "ROUGE ET NOIR!"]
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[Illustration: OUR SPORT AND ART EXHIBITION.
"ON THE SCENT."]
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