24 OCTOBER 1891, Page 15

ITO THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR. "" SIR, —Dogs, as well as

horses, can recognise tunes. Many years ago, a friend, during a short absence from our station on the Kurrumfooler, lent my sister a pet-dog. Cissie was constantly in the room while playing and singing went on, without taking any notice ; but whenever the temporary mistress began singing one favourite song of the absent mistress's, the dog would jump on a chair by her side with

evident pleasure.—I am, Sir, &c., 0. H. G.