12 MAY 1888, page 14

Victoria And The Royal Society.

[To THE Esrros OF THE "SPECTATOR."] SIR, — As you have given circulation to Miss Cobbe's state- ment that "the Victorian branch of the Royal Society of England" has come to......

Reform Of The House Of Lords.

[To THE _EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR. " ] Sin,—When legislation on this subject takes place, I hope that the great superiority of our House of Lords to the Second Chamber of every......

The Wine Duties.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."] Sin,—Mr. James Smith very properly reprehends my ffippant remark about French wines, which, however, I the less regret as it has drawn some......

Letters To The Editor.

COUNTY GOVERNMENT IN IRELAND. [To ma EDITOR Or ma" SPECTATOR:1 SIB,—Mr. Redington, in your number for May 5th, makes the best apology possible for the scandalous......