28 AUGUST 1897, Page 16

AFTER A - MOND:TS.

L—ON THE PORTRAIT OF A CERTAIN PROFESSOR. 0 FAITHFUL picture, true beyond compare ! Speechless on canvas, speechless in his chair.

11.—ON A CERTAIN PHYSICIAN.

Wise Arruns, asked "How long will Caius live ? " Replied, "Three days the fatal sisters give;" And Arrnns knew the prophet's art. But lo ! Stronger than gods above or gods below, Easchemon comes ; his healing arts he tries, And in a single day poor Coins dies.

A. C.