27 DECEMBER 1913, Page 15

"TOM BROWN'S SCHOOL DAYS."

[To TIM EDITOR OT THE "SPECTATOR."] SI31,—In view of the fact that your generous notice last week of my edition of Tom, Brown's School Days makes no reference to the illustrations, and in justice to the many Rugbeians, including Miss Arnold, of Fox How, who assisted me to secure valuable portraits and views, I venture to ask a few lines of your space. I feel that, without the silent comment which many of the illustrations afford, the edition would lack a great deal of its interest; and I wish with your permission to emphasize the gratitude all Rugbeians must feel, in common with myself, for the cordial co-operation so freely offered me in the task of finding authenticated illustrations.—I am, Sir,