19 MAY 1950, page 14

Fate The Magician

From the Persian of Nlshani, seal-cutter to the Emperor Akbar (1556-1605) THE old Enchanter, in his patchwork cloak, Sits weaving spells to bind us to his throne, While, seeing......

Art

THIS week Ham House, Richmond, and Kenwood House, Highgate, have opened and reopened their doors to the public under more or less official managements. The Iveagh Bequest at the......

Music

A CONCERT given on May 10th by that admirable musician, Carl Dolmetsch, and devoted to music for the recorder, either with harpsichord or strings, was interesting historically......