22 MAY 1909, page 18

Books.

THE SPRINGS OF HELICON.* OXFORD Professors of Poetry have given to English literature in the past some of its best work in criticism. The occupant of the Chair is often a......

Poetry.

A FARMER IN SEARCH OF A WIFE. MY head's in a muddle, My heart's full of trouble, And little the wonder, as soon you may see. I want a wife badly, And marry I'd gladly, But......