Wednesday, April 30.—Mr. Punch rises early and appears everywhere. Whole holiday. General rejoicings. Grand Banquet in the evening as usual. Private Reception of Mr. Stanley, I presume. No one admitted without orders—on his uniform. Great reception of Mr. H. M. Stanley by his Hairdresser.
Thursday, May 1.—Headaches. Chimney Sweeper's Day. Sootable occasion for Sweeping Reform Meetings everywhere. N. B.—Edinburgh Exhibition. Scots wha' hae. Reception of Mr. H. M. Stanley by the eminent Explorer's tailor, bootmaker, and hosier.
Friday, May 2.—Strictly Private View of the Pictures at Burlington House. Admissions limited to not more than 100,000 patrons of Art. Quiet day. Everybody preparing speech for the Academy Banquet to-morrow. Deputation to Mr. H. M. Stanley from Aquarium, to ask if he will take Succi's place.
Saturday.—Great Cooking Match at the Café Royal, Lunch Time, Trial Steaks. Opening of the front door by Mr. H. M. Stanley. Snug little dinner at Burlington House. Sir Frederick, P. R. A., in the chair. Musical entertainment by Mr. Whistler. Fireworks by Mr. H-rry F-rn-ss.
Sunday.—Dies Non. No Day!! Curious effect. Gas lighted everywhere. Private Banquet to Mr. Stanley, who discovers the sauce of the lobster, and takes it with his salmon. Rejoicings.
Monday.—Ceremony of changing sentinels at Buckingham Palace. Every sentinel very much changed after the operation. Opening of a New Book by Mr. H. M. Stanley. Mrs. Snooks's first dance, if she has learnt it in time for to-night.
Tuesday.—Preparations for to-morrow. The Platelayers' annual festival, Robert, the Waiter, in the chair. Reception by Mr. H. M. Stanley, of a parcel from his tailor's. Usual banquets, dances, races, excursions, alarums.
Wednesday.—Mr. Punch comes out stronger than ever. Congratulatory telegrams from all parts of Europe. Banquet as usual.