19 DECEMBER 1885, page 16

The Sultan's Treasury.

TO THE EDITOR OP THE " SPECTATOR.” J Sie,—Mr. Robinson's late inquiries at Constantinople are of extreme interest ; but I am not in the least surprised to hear that there is no......

The Muzzling Order For Dogs.

[To THE EDITOR OF TYE " SPECTATOR."] SIR,—There seems to be a rather general impression among persons who disapprove of the present order for muzzling dogs that it has not......

Poetry.

ON LAST LOOKING INTO SMILES' " SELF-HELP." Mimi musing have I read of strenuous men,— Of soldier, painter, craftsman, those who wrought And reaped success, and now in this......

Art.

THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF PAINTERS IN OIL- COLOURS. [SECOND NOTICE.] Ix this second notice of the Institute, we intend only to look quickly round the West Gallery, and try to give......