MR. PUNCH TO THE BETROTHED PAIR.
(The Duke of York and the Princess May of Teck.)
May 3, 1893.
'Mid the bird-chorus of the May,
From glade and garden madly ringing,
There sounds one welcome note to-day,
Round the glad world its way 'tis winging.
You hear—you hear the general cheer
That greets it! 'Twill suffice to show you
That all who love you joy to hear.
And all who love are all who know you!
Soft music of the marriage-bell
Seems woven 'midst the world's Spring Voices.
In truth, there's little need to tell
How in the prospect Punch rejoices.
His well-pleased eye has watched your way;
His loyal heart has shared your sadness;
Now on this bright Betrothal-Day
Your gladness he acclaims—with gladness!
How is Mr. F. Luke Fildes, R.A.?—In excellent health we sincerely hope, but from seeing daily, in the front sheet of the Times, an advertisement commencing "The Doctor after Luke Fildes, R.A." Many friends began to feel anxious. We are glad to be able to add, that, in answer to the numerous inquiries made at 39, Old Bond Street, a most satisfactory report has been obtained.
