17 JANUARY 1891, page 16

The Scotch Railway Strike.

[To TILE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR." ] SIR,—It is to be hoped that when Parliament reassembles within the next fortnight, some noble Lord may see his way to take up the mantle......

A Dog's Affection And Craftiness.. [po The Editor Of Tile

d ' SPEOTATOR."] SIR, —The insertion of the story of "A Wise Dog," in the- Spectator of January 10th, encourages me to relate an incident that happened to me in ,Cape Colony......

Charles Keene.

[TO THE EDITOR of THE "SPECTATOR."1 SIR, — Having read with much interest your note and article on Charles Keene, I should like to supplement the instance you adduce of his......

The Effacement Of St. Paul's.

[To TILE EDITOR, OF TIM "SPECL'ATOR, "1 SIR,—It must be matter of sincere regret to all who have owed much in times past to the sermons at St. Paul's Cathedral, to find that,......

The Schoolmaster Wanted.

[To THE EDITOR, OF THE "SrscTAron."1 SIR, — A short time since, a letter reached the Lincoln Post- Office addressed as follows : " sa Grandeur Monseigneur- l'Eveglie de......

William And Mary Howitt.

• [To THE EDI , OR OF THE " SFEOTAIOS.1 SIR, — A charming kdition of the poems of William and Mary Hewitt, in three small volumes (separate), illustrated by Giacomelli, is......

Mr. Bishop And Father Gasquet On Edward' Vi.'s Prayer-book.

[To THE EDITOR OF TES SrP.O1'*Yoii_"] SIR,—In the review you kindly gave of "Edward VI. and the Book of Common Prayer," the writer says " We do not know what share his (i.e.,......