6 APRIL 1889, page 14

" Toujours De L'al7dace !"

I TO THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."1 SIR,—It is highly improbable that Danton ever read or heard of Bacon's essay, " Of Boldness." However, it should be observed that though......

Gore Hence, Alas, Is One Whom None Will Know

In the new England of these coming years, A hero true, devoid of human fears,— A man whose speech was lit by truth's warm glow, Whose soul's large purpose was to aid below, And......

Art.

ROYAL SOCIETY OF PAINTER-ETCHERS. IN these times, when the art of photography has been carried to such a pitch, and its effects are to be traced in much of our pictorial art—not......

Poetry.

JOHN BRIGHT. LOVED at the last ! The great Tribune, the fighter, The name once in England chief discord, chief fear! Now a spell breathing peace, now a link to unite her, From......

Cressy's Young Conqueror Bore The Words " I Serve "

With his device ; through him the lands made moan :. Thou who to other countries and thine own Wouldst bring peace in abundance dost deserve The motto. Englishman of sturdy......

A Dog Story.

[To THE EDITOB OT THE " SPECTATOR:1 SIR,—Knowing your interest in dogs, I venture to send you the following story. A week or two ago, the porter of the Bristol Royal Infirmary......