28 JANUARY 1905, Page 31

[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."]

SIB,—An authorised biography of the late Canon Ainger, embodying a selection of his correspondence, has been in the course of active preparation for some months past. Friends of Canon Ainger who may be willing to assist in the collec- tion of materials by the loan of private correspondence are invited to send any letters suitable for the purpose to the publishers, Messrs. A. Constable and Co., 16 James Street, Haymarket, by whom they will be copied and returned to their owners with all possible care and despatch.—We are, Sir, &c., A. CONSTABLE AND CO.