1 AUGUST 1925, page 3

The Whole Will Is Characteristic Of The Man. It Assumes

an importance and dignity that cannot rightly be denied. As in his life's work he considered no duty well done, no responsibility fulfilled, unless he devoted his own attention......

We Received Lately For Review From The Publishers A Book

by a Mr. Peter Wright. Our recollections of a former book by the author disposed us to discard it promptly, and this determination was confirmed on finding that it contained......

The Dispersal Of Mr. Sargent's Pictures, Mainly His Own...

caused considerable sensation, and gave another proof of the commanding position he held among modern painters. The brilliant unfinished portrait of Mme. Gautreau will, by the......

Though Wills Are For Good Reason Public Documents, Their...

are generally regarded by people of good taste as private affairs. Lord Curzon's will, however, contains such generous devises and bequests to the nation that gratitude, not......

It Is A Pleasure To Welcome The First British Common-

wealth Labour Conference. The Conference opened in London on Monday. There were delegates from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and India. We read with satisfaction......

Mr. Bryan Owed His Fame Entirely To His Oratory Which.

was thoroughly to the liking of millions of his countrymen. He was not highly educated and he had none of the self-criticism which can save a man from absurdities. But as a son......

111r. Wright Has Aggravated His Offence By Misapplying,....

to abuse one dead man, the words of another. If Lord Milner were alive we would wager that Mr. Wright would never have quoted as supporting his vile insinuations some alleged......

Bank Rate, 5 Per Cent., Changed From 4 Per Cent.

on March 5th, 1925. War Loan (5 per cent.) was on Thursday 100}; on Thursday week 1001 ; a year ago 101 1 4. Funding Loan (4 per cent.) was on Thursday 881 ; on Thursday week......