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Books.

PETER THE GREAT.* THESE two immense volumes, more than 1,300 pages octavo,. contain invaluable materials for the future biographer, but they hardly constitute a biography. Mr.......

The Proposed British School Of Classical Studies At Athens.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE " $PECTATOR."] Sin,—While thanking you for your kindly mention of the pro- posed English School of Classical Studies and Art at Athens,. I shall be glad of......

[to The Editor Of The " Sfectator."] Sir,—this Morning, When

the Spectator arrived, I was engaged in putting some thoughts together for the evening's sermon. On opening your journal, my eyes chanced to rest for the moment on "D. G.'s "......

The Minors' Protection Bill.

[To THE EDITOR OF TEE " SPECTILTOR.") SIR, — Will you let me state through your columns that those' who are able to take part in the endeavour to obtain better legal protection......

[to The Ed/tor Of The " Svectator."3

SIR,—Will you allow me to say a few words, partly in reply to "D. G.'s " letter of last week, partly, I am sorry to have to acknowledge, in corroboration of his indictment. Most......

The Association For Promoting The Reform Of Convocation.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR." j STE, — The discussion in the Upper House of Convocation on the 13th inst. on the creation of a House of Laymen, and in par. ticnlar the......