3 NOVEMBER 1888, page 14

Competitive E X A Attnations.

[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR. "] SIR.; —As the subject of competitive examination is now attracting considerable attention, perhaps you will allow me, as one who has had......

" Medicari."

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR. "] SIR,— World you kindly allow me to correct a misstate- ment of fact in your last week's notice of my edition of " Phormio "? Your reviewer......

The "higher Development" Theory.

[TO THE EDITOR OF TEE "45mccrems."] SIR,— In the Spectator of October 27th, among many sensible• remarks concerning women and their critics, 'I regret to find that you afford......

The Royal Commission On Elementary Education.

[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR:'] you allow me to say a few words in answer to the letter of my friend Mr. Acland, in the Spectator of October 27th ? I quite agree with him......

" Speak Up."

[TO THE EDITOR. OF THE " SPECTATOR."] SIR, — Your reference in the article on "Lord 'Westbury's Wit," to the " speak up" incident, reminds me of an occasion in which the late......