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.